Ramadan Ameen is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background spanning asset management, startups, and military service. He successfully raised $1.3 billion in investor funds as a Relationship Manager at BlackRock, where he managed relationships with sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and national pension funds. At Panther Protocol, as the CFO/COO, he raised $32.5 million in a private and public sale of their token and played a pivotal role in developing institutional dark pools for trading crypto and facilitating digital ledger technology transactions with utmost privacy. With extensive experience in logistics and operations gained during his tenure in the U.S. Air Force, where he led multinational teams in complex cross-border projects, working with clients from various industries and regions, Ramadan's expertise in finance, fundraising, and team leadership makes him a valuable asset in any venture. He holds an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Columbia University, a Graduate Certificate in economics and consumer behavior from Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, with a concentration in Theology. Fluent in English and French, and proficient in Mandarin, Ramadan brings an international perspective and cross-cultural communication skills to his role as a dynamic speaker, thought leader, and venture partner.