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Resume:
PAUL HAMADEH
Alameda, CA *****
T: 415-***-****
E-Mail: *********@*****.***
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
****-******* ******* ******, ***., San Francisco, CA/Austin, TX Founder, Head of Real World Asset (RWA) Structured Products
Founder: Spearheaded the establishment of Quantum Street, positioning it as an initial mover in the nascent Quantum Finance Sector.
Visionary Leadership: Directed the development of the proprietary DeFi solution, the "Quantum Matrix," which tokenizes, collateralizes, and cross-collateralizes real property and other asset classes.
Innovation in RWAs: Enabled the creation, issuance, market making, and trading of Web 3.0 RWA structured products, including structured notes and asset-backed securities.
Fractional Asset Ownership: Achieved proof of concept in the fractionalization of real property, leveraging cryptocurrencies as underlying assets to generate multiples of proprietary capital.
Team Building: Assembled a high-caliber team of Wall Street, financial, and Ph.D.-level talent, combined with experienced DeFi and operational professionals
2018-Present Bentley Blockchain Capital, San Francisco, CA Venture Advisory/Private Company Venture Events
Partner Venture Advisory & Research
Blockchain Financial Modelling Advisory: Developed comprehensive financial models for blockchain startups and projects, forecasting token distribution, revenue streams, and project scalability. Provided in-depth financial analysis that informed funding rounds and investor pitch decks
Tokenomics & Valuation Specialist: Designed tokenomics frameworks for blockchain projects, optimizing token supply, utility, and governance mechanisms. Conducted detailed market and financial analysis to establish token valuation
Blockchain Financing Strategy Advisor: Advised blockchain startups on strategic financing, including venture capital, and ICOs (Initial Token Offerings). Developed customized funding strategies aligned with regulatory standards and market conditions
Luxury Property Leasing Specialist: Facilitated high-end apartment rentals in Austin, TX, and San Francisco, CA, achieving a 80% occupancy rate and exceeding revenue targets by 15% through strategic marketing, client relationship management, and personalized leasing experiences. Managed exclusive client portfolios, negotiated premium lease agreements, and provided concierge-level service to maintain tenant satisfaction and retention. 2012-2017 AO Venture Advisors, San Francisco, CA
Venture Advisory/Private Company Venture Events
Partner Venture Advisory & Research
Responsible for Origination and Execution assignments for Tech and Media Venture-Backed companies for Financial Advisory, Financings and Business Development
Structured and created the AlwaysOn Top Company list, the leading Venture Resource for the Premier Private Silicon Valley Company List with participation from Morgan Stanley and the 451 Group
Coordinated Business Development for Brand Partners & Services and Global Silicon Valley Events
Brand Partners: Technology Companies, Investment Firms, Service Firms, Fortune 1000, Governments &Universities
Services: Data & Analytics, Advanced Search/Filtering, Connection Reach, Content Distribution, Event Sponsorship, Global Branding, Company Reports
Global Silicon Valley Events: OnDemand, OnMedia NYC, Silicon Valley Innovation Summit, OnMobile, On Hollywood and Venture Summit Silicon Valley
2009-Present GULF CAPITAL PARTNERS, Beverly Hills, CA Investment Banking/Merchant Banking
Vice President Technology and Clean Tech
Responsible for Origination and Execution assignments for Tech and Clean Tech companies for a start-up Merchant Bank in Financial Advisory, Financings and Buyouts
Coordinated Business Development for the following clients:
Digital Media/Social Gaming, Semiconductors and Cloud Computing: Adapteva, Applied Materials, ET International, EMU Solutions and Playsino
Generation, Efficiency, Materials and Waste-to-Energy: Arcimoto, Axion International, Buckeye Silicon, EnerFuel, Flux Power, K2 Energy, Lumastream, Oorja Protonics, OriginOil, RavenBrick, Sierra Energy and Solexel
Spearheaded Transaction: Due Diligence. Financial Modeling, Valuation, Business Plan, NDA, Teasers, Investor Presentations, Investor Marketing, Site Visits and Management Presentations, Interacting with Investors and Management
K2 Energy Solutions, Inc. $15 million Convertible Preferred Financing
Playsino, Inc. $5 million Convertible Preferred Financing
Cyclone Power $5.5 million Convertible Preferred Financing
Advanced Internet Technologies $90 million bid for the Acquisition of Blockbuster Video’s Digital Media Assets
Expanded Global Investor Network
Growth Equity and Venture Capital: Braemer Energy Ventures, Climate Change Capita, Harris & Harris, Keytone Ventures, Khosla Ventures, M8 Capital and Technology Partners
Corporate Investors: BASF Ventures, Chevron Ventures, Energy Technology Ventures, and Comcast
Family Groups and Sovereign Funds: EDBI, Masdar Capital and Hinduja 2007-2009 INDEPENDENT ADVISOR, San Francisco, CA/Shanghai, China Investment Banking Technology and Clean Tech
Sourced Mandate with PPLive, China’s largest Internet TV Broadcaster and Video Streaming Platform to participate as Placement Agent for the Company’s $20 million Series D Round Financing
Structured and negotiated a $8 Million License Agreement with Brillouin Energy, a Low Energy Nuclear Reaction (LENR) Clean Tech Company for Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Turkey markets
Spearheaded Business Development efforts in Mainland China for Technology, Internet/Media, Tech and Clean Tech Companies for the Head of Investment Banking at Jesup & Lamont Securities
Coordinated Business Development in Mergers and Acquisitions and Financings for the following clients:
Digital Media/Entertainment: PPLive, Knightscove Media, China Youth Media, tyBit Search and CapBayer
Technology: ImageWare Systems, Nits Technology, Luculent Software and ETI Mulitcore
Clean Tech: Brillouin Energy, eSolar, Suntrough Energy, Shanshan Ulica Solar and LowCarbonEconomy.com
Performed Valuation Analysis and developed Financial Models, Business Plans, Confidential Information Memorandums, Company Presentations, Marketing Materials, Data Room Management and Capitalization Tables for Senior Management
Responsible for structuring and negotiating Buy-Side/Sell-Side Engagement Letters and Private Placement Agreements, Company Due-Diligence and Licensing Agreements
2006-2007 MERRILL LYNCH INTERNATIONAL, London, UK
Investment Banking
Senior Associate Technology Group
Coordinated Business Development in Mergers and Acquisitions, Buyouts and Financings for the following clients:
Semiconductors: ST Micro, Infineon, ARM Holdings, Pace Micro, Taiwan Semiconductor, Infineon, CSR, NemeriX
Communications Equipment: Nokia, Ericsson, Alcatel and Juniper Networks
IT-Services: LogicaCMG, Deutsche Telecom, TietoEnator, Northgate, British Telecom, Indra Sistemas an DiData.
Private Equity Blackstone Group, Silver Lake Partners, KKR and BC Partners
Execution:
LogicaCMG’s $1.6 billion acquisition of WM-data
BC Partners potential bid for Northgate Information Solutions
Performed Valuation Analysis for Technology companies including Pro-Forma Merger Analysis, DCF, Comparable Companies, Comparable Acquisitions and LBO Analysis
Awarded Securities & Investment Institute Level 3, Certificate in Investments (Securities & Financial Derivatives) 2003-2006 THE SHEMANO GROUP, INC., San Francisco, CA Investment Banking
Senior Associate Mergers & Acquisitions/Financing
Responsible for new Business Development and Execution for Technology & Growth Companies
Negotiated Engagement with John Daly’s Film Company, Film & Music Entertainment, Inc. (FLME) for a $10 Million Convertible Note Private Placement
Equity Hedge Fund Core Fund, L.P.
Research Analyst Long/Short Equity
Financial modeling for Equity Long/Short Strategy
Provide Fundamental Analysis for Technology, Biotech, and Emerging Growth Companies 2001-2003 LHS2, INC./AQUA ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C., Alameda, CA Private Equity & Advisory Services/ Entertainment Financing Principal
Engaged with ABR, LLC, a private Agricultural Biotech Company that develops Bio-pesticides
Provided ABR, LLC, Strategic Advisory, Valuation, and Capital Raising services
Structured Aqua Entertainment, LLC, an Entertainment Financing Vehicle for PLus Films and William Morris Independent, to fund “Pioneer Town” a $3.5 million Independent Film starring Julia Stiles and Philip Seymour Hoffman 1999-2001 ROBERTSON STEPHENS, INC., San Francisco, CA Investment Banking
Associate Technology Mergers & Acquisitions
Coordinated Business Development and Execution for Technology & Internet companies
Performed Valuation Analysis for Technology and Internet companies including Pro-Forma Merger Analysis, Discounted Cash Flow, Comparable Companies, Comparable Acquisitions, and Contribution Analysis
Responsible for Next-Generation Communications and Semiconductor sectors for Business Development and Valuation EDUCATION
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, M.B.A. Degree, London, UK
Concentration in Finance & Asset Pricing
Management Report on Credit Derivatives & Financial Innovation
Summer Associate: Hull Trading (Goldman Sachs), Equity Derivatives COLGATE UNIVERSITY, Hamilton, NY
B.A. Geography
Colgate Red Raider Football
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Financial Training
Merrill Lynch: Associate Training in Financial Modeling & Valuation
Deal Maven: Level II Financial Analysis in Advanced Financial Analysis & LBO Modeling top 3% ranking out of 18,655
Robertson Stephens: Associate M&A Training Program
Amsterdam Institute of Finance (INSEAD): Capital Markets/Derivative Products Training Program
Activities
Basketball, Boxing/MMA, Snowboarding, and Marathon Running LANGUAGES Spanish III Arabic I
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