Meet Our Leadership Team
Our experienced partners bring decades of expertise in AI technology investments, machine learning ventures, fintech innovations, and emerging tech markets.
Hideaki Kuo
Areas of Expertise
• Machine Learning Ventures
• Tech Startup Funding
• Innovation Management
Background
Hideaki obtained a marketing degree from the University of Southern California and has since nurtured his entrepreneurial passions by establishing various AI and technology ventures. Presently, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Vanity Fair Media Inc, where he specializes in AI-driven marketing strategy, digital innovation, and advanced tech advertising solutions powered by machine learning algorithms.
Experience
In addition to his successful stint in the tech marketing arena, Hideaki has also made significant forays into the AI and technology investment sector. He comprehends the critical importance of funding requirements for emerging technology companies that require specialized financing and investment structures. To cater to this need, he established Avanta Global, which provides a comprehensive financing platform for various sectors, including AI startups, machine learning companies, fintech innovations, blockchain ventures, and the broader tech venture capital ecosystem.
Expertise
Hideaki and his venture partners possess extensive knowledge and expertise in AI technology investment and acquisition across global markets. With his exceptional project management skills, cutting-edge technology integration proficiency, and client relationship enhancement ability, he is known for delivering remarkable outcomes in the tech investment space. Hideaki boasts over a decade of tech marketing and AI investment experience and has established vast networks with leading tech incubators, AI research institutions, and institutional investors across Asia, the Middle East, and Silicon Valley.
Alexander Hartmann
Areas of Expertise
• International Technology Ventures
• Digital Innovation Management
• Real Estate Investment
Background
Alexander is a highly experienced AI and technology investment professional with over 15 years in the industry. He holds a German Diploma in Business Administration from the University of the Federal State Baden-Wuerttemberg, Mannheim, and a Bachelor of Arts in Technology Economics from the Open University, London, with specialized focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
Experience
Alexander began his career at Deutsche Bank Group, Frankfurt/Main, Germany, where he joined their pioneering technology investment training program in 2002, focusing on emerging AI technologies. He later moved to a leading tech advisory firm to develop their AI Investment and Technology Advisory department, providing strategic advice on tech acquisitions, AI venture investments, and machine learning startups to corporate and UHNW clients seeking exposure to the AI revolution.
Expertise
In 2009, Alexander relocated to Doha, Qatar, to lead international AI and technology investment initiatives across the MENA region. Over the past decade, he has served as Managing Director of several tech investment firms and became a partner in Austrian AI Development Firm Riegler & Partner, specializing in deep learning and neural network technologies. His expertise in AI technology markets, blockchain innovations, and outstanding track record in identifying breakthrough technologies make him a trusted advisor in the rapidly evolving AI investment landscape.
James Abbassi
Areas of Expertise
• AI Investment Advisory
• International Tech Ventures
• Project Management
Background
Originally from the UK, James has lived in The Gulf for over 30 years, bringing extensive regional and cultural knowledge to AI and technology investments across the MENA region. He graduated in 2009 with a BA in Business Studies, specializing in technology ventures and artificial intelligence applications in emerging markets.
Experience
James has extensive experience in AI project management, having attained his PMP certification and served as Managing Partner of his own tech investment company for over 6 years in Dubai, focusing on AI startups and machine learning ventures. His expertise in commercial and contractual negotiations, combined with deep understanding of AI technologies, enables him to secure optimal deals for cutting-edge technology investment clients.
Expertise
James specializes in both regional and international AI technology markets, covering startup investments in machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics ventures. His attention to detail and client-focused approach ensures each investment strategy is tailored to meet specific technological innovation goals and financial objectives in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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