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Mustafa Ammar

Mustafa Ammar

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven private equity professional with a robust background in banking and venture capital, specializing in high-quality deal origination, strategic investments, and capital raising. Over two decades of experience span diverse sectors, including energy, edTech, and healthcare, with a proven track record of identifying and executing innovative investment strategies. Extensive banking experience has developed the ability to build a strong deal flow pipeline, facilitating over $1.2 billion in financing, while venture capital expertise enables precise assessment of disruptive technologies and emerging markets.

Led successful investments in energy infrastructure (ex. Solar parks), transportation (ex. Light trains), rural sanitation and manufacturing. Cross-cultural negotiation expertise has been applied to complex transactions across Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the United States, resulting in commercial agreements that drive sustainable growth. A broad network with governments, sovereign wealth funds, development banks, and private equity firms consistently unlocks opportunities for investment and capital raising.

A deep understanding of evolving global markets and future trends fuels a passion for driving value creation in companies that shape tomorrow’s workforce and lead in disruptive industries.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages

Work History

Angel Investor & Startup Advisor

Angel 37 Network
04.2024 - Current

Angel Investor with a strong focus on investing in Edtech and the Future of Work. leveraging reskilling expertise, previous starup experience, certifications as a coach and reskilling expert, dedicated to:

  • Helping professionals prepare for the future of work through tailored coaching and strategic guidance, ensuring they acquire skills needed to thrive in evolving job market.
  • Advisory and Mentorship: Advising EdTech platforms & startups on navigating the evolving educational landscape, developing innovative solutions, and creating efficient resources to better serve their clients. My guidance focuses on enhancing user experiences and learning outcomes, positioning these platforms to thrive in competitive markets. Additionally, I speak at universities on the future of work, helping students and graduates prepare for the rapidly changing job landscape, equipping them with the tools and mindset needed to succeed.
  • Investing in companies focused on reskilling and upskilling, driving initiatives that empower individuals to adapt to technological advancements and changing workforce requirements.

Founder

The Passion MBA
01.2021 - Current
  • Helped over 500 professionals reinvent their careers, using "The Passion Blueprint" to align their passions with industry demands, leading to meaningful career transitions.
  • Developed personalized career strategies for 1,000+ individuals, empowering them to overcome limiting beliefs and make career shifts, with a 90% success rate in achieving their career goals within 6 months.
  • Led 150+ interactive workshops and coaching programs globally, guiding professionals to prepare for the future of work and successfully reskill in emerging industries.
  • Collaborated with major reskilling platforms to curate learning journeys for more than 800 professionals, ensuring they acquire in-demand skills to thrive in the evolving job market.
  • Featured in 200+ podcasts and media shows, speaking on the future of work, AI's impact on jobs, and strategies professionals can use to prevent AI from taking their roles.
  • Achieved a 95% success rate in helping clients achieve financial independence and career fulfillment through a structured coaching approach rooted in "The Passion Blueprint."

Investment Banker

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank- AIIB
10.2016 - 11.2020
  • Worked at the private equity team on sourcing and investing in several infrastructure-focused private equity funds across Asia, Latin America, and Africa, supporting AIIB's diversification in private sector infrastructure investments, including $450 million invested in three infrastructure funds.
  • Built and screened dozens of energy projects (solar farms, wind mills, energy storage, etc.) For the bank to invest in a couple of private equity funds in Asia as an anchor investor.
  • Led the bank 's business development efforts, helped to bring $1.2 billion of investments in infrastructure projects, in $4 billion worth of projects.
  • Strategic planning and business development across Latin America, Asia, Africa, and developing economies, driving AIIB's growth and market penetration in diverse regions.
  • Tapped into new markets for AIIB globally, facilitating the bank's entry into untapped territories in emerging markets (Peru, Chile, Argentina, India, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, etc).
  • Country mapping for both public and private sector financing, focusing on developing economies to identify key investment opportunities and stakeholders.
  • Engaged with government representatives, sovereign wealth funds, private developers, sponsors, commercial lenders, MDBs, FDIs, and other financiers across multiple regions to present AIIB’s mandate, strategy, and new project opportunities.
  • Led the initiation and preparation of new projects up to the concept stage approval, laying the groundwork for successful project development.
  • Monitored the progress of all regional projects, maintaining responsibility for updating the private sector consolidated pipeline, ensuring timely progress, and alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Organized seminars and events for private companies in developing markets, providing insights on how to access AIIB financing and presenting AIIB’s mandate and focus.
  • Developed a comprehensive database for “sponsor mapping”, categorizing private sponsors and developers across multiple regions to streamline project identification and financing.

Member & Representative

G20 Green Finance Group
01.2016 - 10.2016

- Played an active role in the G20 Green Finance Study Group, contributing to global efforts aimed at integrating environmental considerations into the financial system.
- Collaborated with international governments, financial institutions, and key stakeholders to develop frameworks and policies that promote sustainable finance, encouraging private capital flow towards green initiatives such as renewable energy and green infrastructure projects.
- Contributed to the 2016 agenda in Beijing, focusing on overcoming barriers to green investment through innovative financial tools and metrics. Supported efforts to establish the use of green bonds, providing companies with financing opportunities for environmentally sustainable projects while offering investors avenues for contributing to global sustainability.
- Worked on enhancing the role of multilateral development banks (MDBs) to mobilize private capital for green initiatives, particularly in developing economies. Supported initiatives for creating public-private partnerships, fostering transparency in green investments, and building capacity in financial markets to recognize and mitigate environmental risks.

Diplomat & Economic Officer

Egypt Foreign Affairs
04.2007 - 10.2016
  • Led high-stakes negotiations for commercial contracts worth hundreds of millions between Egypt and several other countries, securing investments and strategic partnerships in infraturcture projects in energy, transportation, and ports.
  • Strengthened bilateral and multilateral economic relations by engaging with financial institutions and governments to unlock funding for infrastructure projects benefiting Egypt through collaboration with the United States, China, and Malawi.
  • Participated in multilateral negotiations at the UN, representing Egypt in discussions involving other nations in agreements and strategic initiatives at the Third Committee of the General Assembly.
  • Organized business forums to promote trade and investment between Egypt and the United States, China, and Malawi, advancing partnerships in energy, telecommunications, and industrial sectors.

Pharmacist

Pharmaceutical Industry
04.2003 - 03.2007
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales, utilizing market research and customer insights.
  • Built and maintained a robust client portfolio, establishing strong relationships with healthcare professionals, pharmacies, and distributors to foster business growth.
  • Designed and executed product and distribution business plans, optimizing supply chain processes to ensure timely delivery and availability of pharmaceutical products.
  • Conducted training sessions and workshops for healthcare professionals, educating them about product benefits, usage, and competitive advantages to improve prescription rates.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitive landscape, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and identify new business opportunities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including sales, regulatory, and quality assurance, to ensure compliance with industry standards and enhance overall operational efficiency.
  • Monitored product performance and market feedback, implementing necessary adjustments to marketing strategies and business plans to maximize impact and profitability.

Education

Venture Capital

Columbia Business School
New York
05.2024 - 08.2024

MBA - Venture Capital & Private Equity

Alliance Manchester Business School
Manchester, The UK
01.2018 - 05.2020

Diploma - Chinese Studies & Language

China Foreign Affairs University
Beijing, China,
02.2011 - 01.2012

Master - Diplomatic Studies & Art of Negotiations

Diplomatic Institute of Egypt
Cairo, Egypt,
04.2007 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Faculty of Pharmacy
Cairo, Egypt
09.1998 - 05.2003

Skills

1- Strategic Negotiation: Proven ability to lead high-stakes negotiations for commercial contracts and partnerships, securing significant investments and agreements

  • Mastered cross-cultural negotiations by successfully navigating commercial deals across diverse regions, including Latin America, Asia, the United States, Africa, and the Middle East This understanding has been crucial in recognizing and respecting cultural nuances, communication styles, and negotiation tactics

  • Saved critical deals by leveraging this cultural intelligence to build trust and rapport with stakeholders, enabling smoother negotiations across dozens of debt and private equity deals

2- Business Development: Proven ability to build a strong and high-quality deal flow that translates into exceptional investment opportunities, leveraging extensive experience from my banking background My strategic approach to business development involves identifying and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders across various sectors, ensuring access to lucrative deals that translated to initiating several PE funds in Asia and several other infrastructure deals in Asia, Africa and Latin America

3- Investment Analysis: Skilled in screening and assessing investment opportunities, with a focus on companies demonstrating disruptive potential and innovative business models Experience as part of the investment committee at AIIB has strengthened expertise in the investment process, enabling effective navigation of approval processes, accurate evaluation of risks and returns, and ensuring alignment with long-term investment goals

4- Capital Raising: A seasoned capital raiser with a strong track record, having successfully facilitated $12 billion in financing during a banking career, honing capital raising skills in the process Expertise extends to sourcing and securing investments across various sectors, including the manufacturing space in the United States, leveraging a robust network and strategic insights to attract significant capital

5- Strong Communication Skills: Robust communication skills developed through years of experience in diplomacy, enabling effective engagement with a wide range of stakeholders An extensive network with governments, sovereign wealth funds, development banks, and investment banks facilitates strategic partnerships and consistently offers opportunities for deal flow and capital raising

6- Market Analysis: Expertise in conducting thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities across diverse industries Strong ability to analyze trends, consumer behavior, and economic indicators enables informed investment decisions, ensuring a strategic approach to targeting high-potential companies in blue ocean markets

7- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Extensive experience in collaborating with diverse teams, including finance, operations, and marketing, to align on strategic objectives and enhance operational efficiency Effective communication across departments ensures seamless execution of investment strategies and maximizes performance

8- Reskilling and Upskilling Expertise: Deep understanding of workforce trends and the future of work, enabling effective identification of companies that prioritize reskilling and upskilling Expertise positions to invest in businesses that contribute to workforce development, enhancing market competitiveness

9- Advisory and Mentorship: Experience advising startups and established companies, providing strategic insights to facilitate growth and innovation in competitive landscapes Advising a number of startup founders on navigating the startup journey and its ups and downs, mentorship fosters entrepreneurial success by helping companies navigate challenges and seize opportunities in rapidly changing markets

10- Innovative Thinking: Proficient in applying blue ocean strategies to create uncontested market spaces and drive value innovation Strong creative problem-solving skills enable identification of unique opportunities that differentiate investments and maximize returns in a crowded marketplace

Certification

The Canfield Trainer Certificate of The Success Principles

Timeline

Venture Capital

Columbia Business School
05.2024 - 08.2024

Angel Investor & Startup Advisor

Angel 37 Network
04.2024 - Current

The Canfield Trainer Certificate of The Success Principles

01-2023

Founder

The Passion MBA
01.2021 - Current

MBA - Venture Capital & Private Equity

Alliance Manchester Business School
01.2018 - 05.2020

Investment Banker

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank- AIIB
10.2016 - 11.2020

Member & Representative

G20 Green Finance Group
01.2016 - 10.2016

Diploma - Chinese Studies & Language

China Foreign Affairs University
02.2011 - 01.2012

Diplomat & Economic Officer

Egypt Foreign Affairs
04.2007 - 10.2016

Master - Diplomatic Studies & Art of Negotiations

Diplomatic Institute of Egypt
04.2007 - 05.2008

Pharmacist

Pharmaceutical Industry
04.2003 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Faculty of Pharmacy
09.1998 - 05.2003
Mustafa Ammar