Manar Zarroug, Managing Director

Twenty years of experience in venture equity investing in the US, India, the UK and UAE. Has grown and managed global investments totaling more than $100m. Founder of Omnia Ventures, where he has guided and managed investments in its portfolio companies. Investor and/or founder of ten other companies.

Previously was an investment banker with Credit Suisse First Boston and CEO of Valmar Group.

BS Tufts, MPP Harvard, MBA Stanford
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Lisa Barbot, Director

Founder and Corporate Counsel for numerous IT and services companies. Strategic planning background. A serial entrepreneur and business planning attorney, Lisa has advised and guided companies across all stages of development. Lisa was previously a member of Bechtel’s Corporate Strategy Group.

Lisa is a Member of both California and Massachusetts Bars, and holds a Bachelor's Degree, International Relations Specialization, from UCLA and a JD from Tulane University, European Legal Practice Certification.
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Nique Fajors, Venture Partner

Co-founder of two global consumer and entertainment companies. White House and US Department of Commerce Senior Advisor, President, Consumer Marketing, Snyder Communications, VP Sales at Atari, Brand Executive at Proctor & Gamble.

Digital Media expert with 15 years of Executive-level experience.
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