Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Cryptomeria Capital, ex-COO at Cointelegraph. In his 25 years, he already has brilliant entrepreneurial, business development, and global expansion experience.

Launched ventures in 6 regions from scratch.

Made 2 M&A in LATAM and MENA.

6 years in asset management in traditional and cryptomarkets.

Got the 1st BTC in 2013.

Alex Scott leads Solana Superteam UAE. He runs hackathons, developer workshops and networking events on behalf of the Solana blockchain network. His goals are to grow Web3 talent, deal flow and new tech adoption in the Middle East.

Amit is General Partner at Borderless Capital, managing investments in early and growth stage blockchain startups. Prior to Borderless, Amit was Founding Principal at Unicorn India Ventures. He brings nuanced understanding of equity and token investments, token design, tokenomics, equity v/s token value capture and strong transactional experience in the entire investment cycle. A joint MBA from Duke University & London School of Economics, Amit has lived extensively across the Americas, Europe and Hong Kong.

Anthony Blackburn is a specialist in zero-to-one ecosystem building and Web3 go-to market strategy. He started his career in experiential marketing with large corporations for nearly a decade before entering the Web3 space to incubate startups. He spent a year at the Sui Foundation leading partnerships for NA/EMEA and represented Gunzilla Games as Growth Lead through H1 of 2024. He now represents 280 Capital as Chief of Staff and Venture Partner.

Daryl is the General Partner of TRIVE Digital, a Web3 investment division of a licensed venture capital firm in Singapore with a global mandate to invest in stage pre-seed and seed startups within the blockchain space focusing on infrastructure, entertainment and finance. Before TRIVE Digital, Daryl was the Co-founder and COO of Metapals (Kindred Labs), a blockchain startup on a journey to create your companion in the metaverse through digital entities with artificial intelligence.

Daryl has spent over eight years in management consultancy and enterprise technology, managing innovation projects and global partnerships through implementing digital transformation strategies such as startup scouting, including innovation challenges, accelerators, innovation labs, and tech hiring. Daryl holds an MSc in Innovation and Technopreneurship from the Nanyang Technological University.

Dr. Sameer Al Ansari is the Chief Executive Officer of RAK Digital Assets Oasis, the only common law free zone in the world solely dedicated to non-regulated digital and virtual asset companies. Under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi, The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and oversight of its Chairman Sheikh Mohammed Bin Humaid Al Qassimi, Dr Sameer has played a key role in the creation of RAK DAO, building the team and shaping its future strategy.

He is also the CEO of RAK ICC, one of the fastest-growing government-owned offshore corporate registries.

Dr. Al Ansari is a finance guru with over 35 years of senior corporate, operational, private equity, investing, board, and strategic advisory experience. He currently serves on several boards, including Marjan, TVM Healthcare Partners and Al Ramz Capital.

Dr. Al Ansari’s vast leadership experience includes roles such as Chairman & CEO of Dubai International Capital ($13B Assets Under Management) and numerous regional and international boards, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) from 2004–2016, Hawkamah Institute of Corporate Governance, Dubai Holding, and many others.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.

Gabriele Zennaro is an accomplished business developer specializing in Web3 and venture capital. As the Partnerships Lead at Outlier Ventures, Gabriele plays a keyrole in accelerating innovative Web3 startups and scaling Outlier’s flagship accelerator program, Base Camp. With a strong background in digital transformation and ecosystem development, Gabriele is passionate about building the next generation of decentralized infrastructure and empowering founders worldwide.

Previously, as Country Lead for Confluent,Gabriele spearheaded initiatives in the Italian market for amulti-billion-dollar company in the digital transformation space. He successfully launched new market opportunities and established strategic partnerships with some of the industry’s most prominent companies.

Gabriele holds a degree in Computer Science, graduating summa cum laude from Saint Peter’s University in New York on a full scholarship.

Hayden Hughes is the Head of Crypto Investments at EvergreenGrowth, a Singapore based family office. He was previously CIO at Intrinsic Ventures. He has also held senior roles at Crypto.com and Techemy Capital, and trained as a lawyer.

Hubertus is Chairman of Ghaf Capital and Ghaf Labs, the first UAE-home-grown venture capital firm and growth-accelerator focusing on the Web3 space. He is advisor or serves on the board of numerous brands in the blockchain-space, like SUI Foundation, BitPanda and was formerly heading the Tezos Foundation Board. 

Hubertus was Co-Founder of Babil Games, which became the leading mobile games publisher with Arabic content, acquired in 2017 by NASDAQ-listed Stillfront Group. From 2000 to 2010 he served as CEO of Casinos Austria International’s Swiss Holding, helping to build-up the regulated casino-industry in several European jurisdictions. 

Hubertus Thonhauser has been a resident in Dubai since 2012.

Juliet Su is the Managing Partner at NewTribe Capital, the leading UAE-based Web3 VC firm. After her 15-year legacy career in corporate investments, she ventured into the digital assets realm in 2017. Juliet's insightful outlook on future technologies and the evolving landscape of Web3 has been instrumental in elevating startups to global prominence, particularly in the Middle East.

Her proficiency in Mandarin, English, and Russian languages enhances her ability to foster international relationships. An acclaimed international speaker, Juliet has shared her expertise at over 100+ global conferences, focusing on the latest advancements in the Web3 space.

Juliet is passionate about supporting blockchain startups to gain traction in the Middle East, where only 14% of the population has access to banking services, serving a region of approximately 580 million people.

Kamran's journey started as a Bitcoin OTC trader in 2015, transacting over $100M+ in BTC, which he then transitioned to other liquid markets & Yield farming strategies during 2020.

His foray into DeFi led him to founding one of the leading crypto native media outlets, BSCN, which received a sizeable grant from Binance Labs & generated over 7M+ in revenue in the first year of trading. During this time, he also co-founded MH Ventures in 2021 to become one of the leading early stage investors in Web3.

Karine, also known as Kay, boasts an extensive 20-year tenure in Investment Banking. Her career highlights include leading Fixed Income sales teams at prestigious firms such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and RBS. Her expertise in this field is augmented by her diverse international exposure, having been based in key financial hubs like Paris, London, and Singapore.

In 2015, Kay embraced her entrepreneurial spirit, venturing into the Wellness industry by founding a successful business. This pivot marked a significant transition in her professional journey. Later, in 2018, she further expanded her horizons by joining IOV (Internet of Values), a pioneering blockchain-protocol start-up, as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of Investor Relations.

In 2020, Kay had the opportunity to join SGH Capital, a Paris-based Venture Capital firm, focusing on early-stage Tech companies in the US and in Europe, with a focus in Blockchain Infrastructure. This role allowed her to synergize her extensive experience in banking with her expertise in the blockchain sector.

Currently, at SGH, the team's investment strategy centers primarily on Machine Learning, AI, Humanoid Robotics and Blockchain technologies, not only within their investment thesis but also as tools to identify and monitor companies, representing a novel class of venture funds. SGH’s  strategy harnesses the power of a new generation of machine learning algorithms, with an approach uniquely underpinned by an extensive proprietary dataset.

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Mona is an investor at tokentus investment AG, a leading VC firm in the German blockchain ecosystem, where she invests in start-ups that leverage blockchain technology globally.

She has several years of experience in venture capital, and has been involved in pre-seed to Series A deals across Europe, the USA, the UAE and Asia.

With a background in strategy consulting, venture building/growth, and entrepreneurship, Mona has a passion for supporting founders and innovators who are building the decentralized future of the internet. She has co-founded and led companies in Fintech, Edtech, and Foodtech, and has an MBA from INSEAD. She mentors several start-ups at leading accelerators, such as Brinc's ZKAdvancer, the Consensys Fellowship, the Summ3r growth programme, and is part of the Oxford University entrepreneurship expert network.

Mona regularly educates and speaks at global conferences, events, podcasts, and online forums about blockchain, venture capital or entrepreneurship. She also writes a blog about the web3 space and is an active member at the investment DAO Hydra Ventures.

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Nikita Sachdev is an Indian-American entrepreneur. She studied Chemistry and Business at the University of Texas, Austin and James Cook University. Shortly after graduating, Nikita launched Luna Management in 2015, a talent management and production agency, based in Singapore. Her passion and drive to tap into the Crypto and Blockchain space in 2017, led her to work with crypto giant, Huobi, as the host of their talk show, interviewing and gaining exposure to some of today's renowned crypto pioneers.

She successfully exited Luna Management to launch Luna PR, a dynamic public relations agency with a keen focus on Web3 technologies. Since its founding, the self-funded agency has served more than 500 clients, spreading its influence to four countries worldwide, today, thriving with a dedicated team of over 75 creative professionals.

Nikita aims to implement web3 into mainstream media. She was the host and co-producer of CNBC Arabia’s first ever Web3 show “On the Chain”, which hit 50 million homes across the Middle East. She is an active contributor on the Forbes business council, and acquired the franchise for Cointelegraph Middle East in 2022.

Nikita is often invited to speak globally at universities and conferences, where she provides educational and valuable industry insight. Since 2017, she has launched and advised several web3 companies globally. Her growth in the industry has caught the attention of media and government officials worldwide. She has been recognized with several awards, including “Arabian Businesses 50 Inspiring Women Leaders”. She is passionate about the industry and aims to increase mass adoption by harnessing the power of media.

Omar is a seasoned cryptocurrency executive and entrepreneur, most recently responsible for leading Binance’s business across the MENA region. 

Prior to this, he ran his own companies in the trading and crypto space, leveraging his experience as a commodities and financial market strader.

He currently runs his own fund, Matcha Capital which invests in early stage crypto businesses.

Philipp is a Senior Associate at the Dubai Future District Fund, a $200m VC fund of funds and direct investment platform backed by the government of Dubai.

Entrepreneur. Investor. Involved.
With over two decades of experience in leading and building technology companies, Ralf Glabischnig is at the forefront of the leading Web3 ecosystems: Crypto Valley (Switzerland & Liechtenstein), Crypto Oasis (Middle East), and The Green Block (Global).

As a founder, partner, and major shareholder of more than 20 companies, and an investor in over 130 startups, he is actively shaping the future of Web3. He is the Managing Partner of Inacta Ventures, whose mission is to bridge the gap between B2B-focused Web3 companies and the corporate world. Inacta Ventures focuses on Ecosystem Development, Venture Building, and Investment Management. Key areas of the portfolios include tokenization (Tokengate.io), securitization (Gentwo), crypto payments (inapay), and provenance (Proofx).

Among his most notable co-founding efforts and initiatives are impactful organizations that contribute to the sustainable growth of blockchain ecosystems, including the Crypto Valley Association, Swiss Blockchain Federation, SHED Business Club, DMCC Crypto Center, D2A2, and CO Ventures in the UAE.

Rodney is a Partner at Hack.vc - a crypto venture capital fund with a focus on web3 infrastructure (e.g. Eigenlayer, Babylon, Berachain, ZeroGravity). In the past, Rodney was on the venture team at AngelList, and led operations Angle Health (YCW20). Rodney has been angel investing in crypto since 2017.

Roman J. Ma, General Partner at Ceras Ventures, is a recognized leader in the blockchain industry with over a decade of experience driving innovation in decentralized technologies. Roman holds an MBA in Business and Finance from the University of Manchester and was named to Forbes 30 Under 30. He actively advises and serves on the boards of prominent Web 3.0 & AI startups, helping to shape their strategic direction. At Ceras Ventures, he focuses on identifying and supporting high-potential blockchain projects, guiding the industry’s future with visionary leadership. The firm manages a diverse portfolio of over 70 companies and offers a comprehensive range of services through Ceras Labs, including venture investing, fund management, incubation programs, and consulting services.

Sarah Abuagela has been active in the blockchain space since 2018 as a private investor and joined Ceras Ventures in 2021 where she is currently Global Head of Investment. She is also actively supporting international hackathons and projects as Judge and Mentor as well as D+I initiatives such as Global Women in VC Community and more.

Sarah holds a MBA degree focusing on Fintech and Blockchain from University of Manchester and was involved in several research projects about potential mass adoption of cryptocurrencies and CBDCs as payment methods. She is also speaker in events focusing on Web3 investments trends, due diligence process for start-ups, blockchain adoption use cases as well as crypto market outlook.

Prior to Ceras Ventures, Sarah gained 10 years of experience at BASF in the field of Finance, Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management. She also held additional roles to promote and drive Diversity and Inclusion, Lean Six Sigma and Employee Engagement.

​Shaishavis a prominent investor in seed and early-stage startups who enjoys working with founders on their fundraising, GTM, and product development. Over the course of his distinguished career, Shaishav has demonstrated exceptional analytical, managerial and technical acumen within the investment realm. Shaishav graduated from RV College of Engineering Bangalore with a degree in Computer Science. A former entrepreneur in his own right, Shaishav brings extensive, cross-sectoral domain expertise to his role at Lemniscap. He is also a voracious reader and has an avid interest in emerging social formations around new economic models, with a particular focus on building openly accessible financial ecosystems.

Talal Tabbaa is the CEO and Co-Founder of CoinMENA, a cryptocurrency exchange platform licensed by Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority and the Central Bank of Bahrain. CoinMENA enables retail and institutional investors to buy, sell, send, receive, and store digital assets safely and securely.

Talal also serves on the advisory board of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and the Board of Middle East Payment Services (MEPS) in Amman, Jordan. Previously, he co-founded Jibrel Network, a blockchain development company based in Zug, Switzerland. Before entering the crypto industry, Talal worked in financial and supply chain consulting services at PwC, and managed a private investment fund in Saudi Arabia. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Economics from Purdue University, IN, USA.

Tess Hau, General Partner and Founder to Tess Ventures - A Silicon Valley Venture Capital fund investing globally across various sectors including AI, Web3 Blockchain-tech, Fintech, SAAS, enterprise, Gaming, market places, automation, ML, FemTech, longevity health tech, enterprise and more with multiple successful exits.

She’s also an AllStarsWomen DAO Ambassador, a sought-after speaker, and is honored as one of Thrive Global’s "Top Women to Watch 2019". Her impressive portfolio boasts a portfolio of over 200 successful companies like Animoca Brands, Shrapnel, Aptos, YugaLabs, EigenLayer, Aitomatic, Networky. With a background in various successful investments and exits, she has executed successful expansion for several portfolio companies into Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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Vineet is the CEO & Managing Partner at Cypher Capital, aleading Web3 Native VC based in UAE and has led 200+ Investments like MystenLabs, Sei Network, Casper Labs, Web3Auth, ZKLink among others. An entrepreneurfor 15 years before the Investment Role, Vineet has built 3 Web2 startups inthe past as well as worked at global corporations like Rocket Internet,Emirates, and TCS. He was highlighted as one of the Top 50 Indians in theMiddle East by Arabian Business and has extensively been featured across Media(The Times, Sun, etc.), Podcasts (Wolf of All Streets, Kisco News), andregularly speaks at Global Crypto Conferences.