Sharif Sakr

CEO & Managing Partner

2019 - Current

BR Capital is a close-knit team of investor-builders dedicated to creating a fairer, wealthier and more resilient global economy through the technology of decentralization.

Product Management Specialist & Industry Advisor

2017

I'm in industry advisor at the business school, providing workshops and support to MBA students who are pursuing product management careers in technology.

Founder

2014

28 Knots Ltd is my own consultancy firm offering product strategy advice to startups and established companies that have the urge to create something new, with a focus on mobile, automation and blockchain technology. 28 Knots is proud to be affiliated with the Nexus International consultancy network.

Director of Research and Content

2014 - 2021

GameBench builds deep game tech that helps mobile builders to constantly monitor how apps, games and devices are performing outside in the real world.

UK and Europe strategy and communcations

2015 - 2017

Raising awareness of new and ongoing XPRIZEs on this side of the Atlantic, and encouraging more UK and European tech teams to get involved.

Contributing Writer

2013 - 2014

I covered the latest mobile and PC technology news, with my own particular twist.

Senior European Editor

2011 - 2014

I looked after Engadget in Europe, covering consumer tech through news, reviews and boisterous podcasts.

Technology of Business Reporter, BBC News

2010 - 2011

I shoot and report stories for BBC World TV and the BBC News website, focusing on how technology is changing the way people do business. If you have a story that is international, visual and about game-changing tech, please pitch it.

General News Reporter and Producer

2006 - 2011