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NAMEK ZU'BI
Silicon Badia
United States
Namek is a Founder and a Managing Partner of Silicon Badia focusing on investments in the US
and the Middle East region. Having personally led investments in over 50 technology companies
globally, Namek started his career building technology platforms on Wall Street and then went on
to become the Founding Principal of CloveHitch Partners, an early stage venture capital fund based
in NYC. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors and distinction from Carnegie Mellon University.
FAWAZ ZU'BI
Silicon Badia
Jordan
Fawaz is a Founder and CEO of Silicon Badia. He has been at the forefront of the region's technology
development efforts over the past 15 years. Previously, Fawaz founded Accelerator Technology
Holdings, a venture capital group that has invested in over 50 technology companies globally. Fawaz
served as Jordan's Minister of Information and Communications Technology and currently serves as
the Chairman of the Crown Prince Foundation. Fawaz holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering
from Duke University, where he also earned his Bachelor and Masters degrees in Engineering.
