h.e. nasser hassan al shaikh is a seasoned financial strategist and respected public figure, currently serving as chairman of eshraq investments pjsc and al shaikh holdings. his past roles include director general of dubai’s department of finance, where he played a key role in shaping the emirate’s economic strategy as a member of the executive council and the supreme fiscal committee.

he has held leadership positions across sectors including real estate, islamic finance, and education—chairing amlak finance, deyaar development, and taaleem, and serving as vice chairman of national bonds. his board experience includes dubai islamic bank, dubai aerospace enterprise, and wasl.

with deep expertise in fiscal governance and capital markets, h.e. nasser brings independent oversight and strategic direction to myqubator capital fund i.

ulrich schwark is a global entrepreneur and investor with a multi-decade track record across investment banking, real estate, venture building, and emerging technologies. after starting his career at commerzbank and becoming one of wall street’s youngest bankers by 23, ulrich went on to develop award-winning real estate projects in europe worth over €200 million.

he later founded and scaled several ventures in panama—including panama blue—and became the country’s largest german employer at the time. a recognized voice in fintech and blockchain, ulrich launched the erc token pex and continues to advise early-stage startups worldwide.

ulrich brings capital markets insight, international reach, and hands-on venture experience to myqubator’s leadership team.

Representative – myqubator Investment Committee James Bruce is the Managing Director of Capricorn Fund Managers (DIFC) Limited, where he leads the firm’s expansion across Dubai and the wider Middle East, building strategic relationships and driving new investment opportunities.

With over 15 years in global financial markets, James has held leadership roles across asset management, investment banking, and capital markets. Prior to joining Capricorn, he served as CEO of both Altus Investment Management Limited and SGCM LLP, and earlier as Director of Marketing at CZ Capital. His career also includes senior positions at Morgan Stanley, Oakley Capital, and RBS, where he specialised in equities sales trading and institutional client coverage.

James brings to the myqubator Investment Committee a wealth of experience in fund distribution, investor relations, and strategic business development, coupled with a deep understanding of both developed and emerging markets. His insight into regional investor behaviour and his network across institutional and private capital channels strengthen the Fund’s ability to attract and deploy capital effectively.

marios tryfonides is a veteran of the global financial services industry with over 25 years of experience across london, zurich, and dubai. he has structured and launched more than 30 regulated funds spanning venture capital, private equity, real estate, and digital assets.

at myqubator, marios ensures regulatory alignment and operational integrity, drawing on deep expertise in fund governance, dfsa compliance, and investment committee frameworks. he has held senior roles at goldman sachs, efg-hermes, apex, and serves on the boards of several difc and adgm- regulated firms.

as founder of integritas cfs, marios also advises fund managers and family offices across the mena region. he has been recognized with the “innovation in fund services” award and was ranked in the mena fund manager power 30.

jameel qeblawi is a serial entrepreneur and investor with over a decade of experience building and backing early-stage ventures. as the founder of myqubator, he brings a sharp eye for opportunity, operational rigor, and a people-first approach to venture creation.

with a background spanning executive roles as ceo, chairman, and board director, jameel is known for assembling high-performance teams and scaling ventures with clarity and purpose. his leadership blends strategic vision with execution, combining emotional intelligence with data-driven decision-making.

jameel leads myqubator with a deep belief in investing in people, creating value with integrity, and building businesses that endure. his experience and foresight are instrumental in shaping the fund’s long-term strategy and investment selection.

Gordon henderson is a serial entrepreneur with 30+ years in scaling consumer tech and health-tech ventures, Gordon has led billion-dollar growth stories including buy.com and JohnLewis.com, and chaired AXA’s European Health-Tech Innovation Program. At myqubator, he drives founder-first, data-driven investment strategies, leveraging a global network to scale startups from Dubai to global markets.