Georges is a seasoned business executive with 22+ years of experience in startups, SMEs, and the FinTech ecosystem in Qatar. At Qatar Development Bank, he launchedand managed major initiatives including the Qatar FinTech Hub and multiple accelerators. He has overseen $20M in pre-seed investments across 140+ startups, leading to $46M in follow-on funding and 550+ jobs created. Georges also contributed to shaping the Qatar National FinTech Strategy and regulatory reforms in digital finance.

Yuvvraj is the Founder of BharatFi, a FinTech platform pioneering Credit Advisory-as-a-Service (CAaS) for India’s MSMEs and growth enterprises. He previously worked with EY’s FinTech Consulting practice, advising banks, NBFCs, regulators, and startups on FinTech strategies. Over the past decade, Yuvvraj has led financial advisory engagements across India, MENA, and Southeast Asia. At LEVERA, he focuses on fundraising advisory, deal structuring, FinTech strategy, and cross-border partnerships.
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Omar is a finance leader with nearly two decades in corporate finance, M&A, equity capital markets, and IPO advisory. He co-founded Rasmal Ventures, Qatar’s first VC management firm, serving as its chief financial and governance officer. Omar has deep expertise in investor relations, helping companies craft equity stories, manage market disclosures, and build long-term shareholder value. He is a Certified Investor Relations Officer and a Global MBA candidate at Warwick Business School.

Walaa is a startup coach and entrepreneurship consultant with experience advising 350+ startups across MENA and beyond. A graduate of Silicon Valley’s VC Lab accelerator, she has worked with funds and programs such as Brinc, Oman Technology Fund, and Bridge for Billions. Walaa specializes in investment readiness, pitch preparation, and strategic planning. She has also designed and delivered accelerator programs globally, building pathways for founders to scale.

Remy is an architect and innovation strategist with 25+ years of experience creating landmark projects across the Gulf, Europe, and Africa. As CEO of RC Design, he has delivered 120+ iconic spaces while blending creativity, strategy, and market insight. His expertise spans F&B, technology, sustainability, and design innovation. A mentor to 3,000+ students, Remy combines artistic vision with business acumen to build scalable, future-ready solutions.

Nicole is a strategic communications and capital markets advisor with over 18 years of experience in public relations, brand positioning, and investor engagement across Europe and the GCC. She has led high-impact PR and IR mandates for growth-stage ventures, institutional platforms, and cross-border initiatives, shaping narratives that resonate with family offices, sovereign entities, and strategic investors. Nicole has structured investor communication frameworks, managed capital positioning during fundraising cycles, and built long-term stakeholder relationships across emerging and developed markets. At LEVERA, she leads PR & Investor Relations, driving strategic introductions, capital visibility, and institutional credibility for portfolio companies and advisory mandates.