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Ahmed Hassan

Venture Advisor | 9+ Years Building GTM Engines Across Early-Stage Startups | Digital Identity & Decentralized Systems

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

9+ years building GTM functions from scratch across digital identity, healthtech, and venture building. Built $3M+ in enterprise pipeline, closed partner channels that drove $4.5M in revenue, and supported two early-stage raises. Worked directly with founders day-to-day refining ICPs, GTM strategies, and value propositions. Venture ecosystem experience across Keiretsu Forum, Rockies Venture Club, Turn8, and PrimeHealth. Open to venture roles, portfolio operations, and GTM leadership.

Experience

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Venture Advisor

Turn8

Jan 2026 – Present

Part timeRemoteFound another way

<p>Advising early-stage portfolio founders on go-to-market strategy, ecosystem partnerships, and commercial infrastructure. Turn8 is the GCC's integrated innovation platform with 120+ ventures and $500M+ deployed since 2013.</p>

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Head of GTM

Nashid

Jan 2024 – Mar 2026

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFull timeRemoteFound another way

<ul class="tight" data-tight="true"><li><p>Built and led all commercial functions from zero, including sales, marketing, and partnerships, for a digital identity startup targeting GCC enterprise.</p></li><li><p>Sourced and structured ecosystem partnerships, owned contracting, compliance coordination, and entity setup to unblock enterprise procurement.</p></li><li><p>Developed $3M+ qualified enterprise pipeline. Secured 3 pilot agreements (~$90K ACV).</p></li><li><p>Produced investor materials supporting $800K rais</p></li></ul>

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Director of Business Development

Amaze Health

Aug 2019 – Aug 2023

Denver, Colorado, United StatesFull timeOn-siteFound another way

<ul class="tight" data-tight="true"><li><p>Founding team hire (#3, first commercial hire) at a healthtech startup.</p></li><li><p>Built the partnerships and customer engagement function from zero.</p></li><li><p>Sourced and closed a strategic health plan partnership that generated $4.5M in revenue over 2 years. </p></li><li><p>Shifted GTM from founder-led sales to a scalable broker and health plan channel. </p></li><li><p>Managed partner-sourced accounts from onboarding through renewals.</p></li></ul>

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Member Accounts Manager

Colorado Technology Association

Aug 2017 – Aug 2019

Denver, Colorado, United StatesFull timeOn-siteFound another way

<ul class="tight" data-tight="true"><li><p>Managed a 350+ company membership portfolio, engaging CIOs, CTOs, and IT Directors across Fortune 500 organizations. </p></li><li><p>Exceeded membership revenue targets for 6 consecutive quarters. </p></li><li><p>Generated $100K+ annual sponsorship revenue through partner packages and event-led programs</p></li></ul>

Education

Skills

Customer SuccessContract NegotiationCommercial StrategySales EnablementDemand GenerationChannel PartnershipsB2B SaaSHealthtechDigital IdentityPipeline DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentEcosystem DevelopmentStartup AdvisoryDue DiligenceDeal ScreeningStrategic PartnershipsGo-To-Market Strategy

Languages

English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Arabic
Professional working proficiency