Prof. Naeem Zafar

Advisor - Strategy

BASED IN

San Francisco

San Francisco

San Francisco

SPECIALITY

Applied AI

FOCUS

Deep Tech, Hardware, M&A

Deep Tech, Hardware, M&A

Deep Tech, Hardware, M&A

A startup is a series of experiments seeking clear proof-points.

Naeem Zafar is a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur who has led five companies as CEO and raised over $100M in venture capital. He has been an advisor, investor, and board member for numerous startups, teaching entrepreneurship and VC for several universities and non-profits. 

Since 2007, Naeem has taught at UC Berkeley, initially at the Haas School of Business and now at the College of Engineering and the Department of Sociology. He is a Professor of Practice at Northeastern University. He frequently speaks at conferences and advises entrepreneurs globally.

Personal Interests

Cultures, Cuisines, Golf

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