Waleed AlZuhair

Head of Operations & Strategy at Solforge Network

2024 - Current

Unlocking Native Network Extensions on Solana. Find out more at www.Solforge.Network

Investment Principal

2022 - 2024

Investment Principal at Elixir Capital. Elixir Capital is a venture capital firm backing early-stage founders building the internet of tomorrow, today. We back founders pushing the boundaries of open-source software and decentralised technology from Pre-Seed to Series A. We partner closely with select protocols to facilitate building the right primitives, support scalability and promote network growth. We are value-add, long-term investors and are fully engaged with building out the next generation of digital economies and the open internet.

Investment Associate

2019 - 2022

Investment Analyst

2018 - 2019

- Prominent single family office based between Houston, USA and London, UK - VC Investing: Focus on Seed to Series B - Web3 Investing: Funds, Liquid token and early-stage VC investing in Seed to Series B equity and token deals.

Wealth Management

2016 - 2018

- Responsible for constructing investment proposals, reviewing portfolios and providing financial advice to clients. - Maintaining internal KPI reporting - Member of the UBS Dubai Community Affairs Committee

Private Equity Analyst

2017 - 2017

- Analyst on Private Equity Team in Zurich - Conducted portfolio management, maintaining investment databases for accurate monitoring and reporting, prepared reports for executive-level insights and conducted due diligence interviews and reference calls. - Forecasting potential returns analysis (CFs, Comps, DCF) - Efficiently performed quantitative & qualitative reviews of private equity fund investment opportunities, conducting in-depth analysis of promising opportunities

Strategy Analyst

2016 - 2016

Strengthened my research skills by providing detailed company analysis to my superiors to be used in acquiring new clients Improved my analytical skills by forming initial hypotheses on a Fortune 500 client's digital strategy and then setting out to re-evaluate, prove or dis-prove them via individual in-depth research, analysis and close team collaboration Further developed my presentation and research analysis skills by producing in-depth competitor analysis to the team to be used in current client meetings Enhanced my communication and interpersonal skills by consistently working closely with colleagues in small teams and presenting my work progress to the team often

Marketing and Business Development Analyst

2015 - 2015

Improved my ability to think analytically when I was tasked to cut costs; Identified new opportunities by conducting financial analysis of our suppliers resulting in 20% decrease in promotional material costs Developed my digital marketing skills by creating content used for marketing activities and conducted analytics to monitor results Improved my research and presentation skills by being solely in charge of preparing the materials the CEO used and presented at an annual Google event

Business Development Intern

2013 - 2013

A car enthusiastic company which organises, hosts and promotes various car events (track days, supercar launches, DJ supercar parties and advanced driving lessons) throughout the year for petrol enthusiastic motorers. Organised, set up and promoted various events and managed customer queries, customer payments and Co-hosted a track day race where I brought in 15 new clients for the event General administration and organisation of various elements improved my meticulous attention to detail skills

Global Investment Banking Program

2013 - 2013

- Cut my investment teeth here, learning about the intricacies of global investment banking - Solidified my quantitative and financial skills by conducting comprehensive valuation analysis - Bolstered my Microsoft Excel skills by building fully integrated financial statement 10-year projection and DCF models, A/D merger models, Integrated Cash Flow Modelling, M&A modelling and LBO transactions - Strengthened by presentation and communication skills by presenting my research and findings to my colleagues and superiors; including providing buy and sell side transaction pitches, teasers and CIM's

Social Media Intern

2012 - 2012

Created and implemented a social media strategy to further develop the company's e-commerce businesses

Global Investing Programme

2012 - 2012

Short intensive Investment Banking and Networking program Overview of the whole Private Wealth Management division and IBD divisions Undertook various networking program's and practices Prepared presentation in a group and presented it to the board of their Private Wealth Management division