Outliers VC

An operator-turned-investor with experience in venture capital, data products, and tech policy. She led the Middle East operations at Dataminr, a New York-based AI and real-time intelligence firm, and served as Head of Product at Wasphi, a MENA data startup. She holds a Master's in International Policy from Stanford University and is a Kauffman Fellow.

A technologist and investor with deep expertise in AI and natural language processing. He serves as Director of NLP at Cohere and is the founder of Qaym, one of MENA's first tech startups. He previously held investment roles at STV and Mobily Ventures, and serves on board roles at regional tech leaders. He has authored a recognized O'Reilly book on Large Language Models.

A finance and operations leader with over 16 years of experience in audit, FMCG, and industrial operations. He previously held senior finance roles at Deloitte, Lactalis International, and Naghi Group, managing financial operations across multi-billion-dollar portfolios. He holds a Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance and advanced certifications in management accounting and internal auditing.

An investment professional specializing in asset management and energy markets who supports portfolio companies and investment strategy. She previously co-led a multi-million-dollar regional energy fund at Kamco Invest and holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on energy technology and sustainability.

A finance and accounting professional with CMA certification who specializes in record-to-report processes, management accounting, and budgeting. He focuses on maintaining financial integrity, producing accurate accounting reports, and analyzing financial performance in accordance with GAAP principles.

An investor and designer focused on the intersection of technology, culture, and human experience, with particular emphasis on consumer and vertical AI products. She has worked in product and research roles at Netflix and adidas, bringing design expertise as a competitive advantage for emerging companies. She holds degrees in Product Design and Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.