Haroon Chohan is a technology-driven leader, entrepreneur, and strategist with over two decades of experience driving growth, operational efficiency, and digital evolution. Positioned at the intersection of deep technical architecture and strategic finance, Haroon has built a career transforming complex legacy systems into agile, high-performing digital enterprises. Throughout his career, Haroon has spearheaded major digital transformations, AI-driven automation initiatives, and cloud migrations for global businesses. His hands-on leadership style is defined by his ability to build world-class engineering teams, design robust solutions, and secure enterprise infrastructures. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner at ARC Capital Management, Haroon bridges investment strategy with rigorous technical due diligence. He specializes in evaluating early-stage ventures through the lens of architectural scalability, auditing AI and cloud infrastructures, and mitigating systematic technical risk before capital allocation. By assessing product viability at a systems-engineering level, he provides hands-on guidance to help portfolio companies optimize their tech stacks, refine product-market fit, and clear operational scaling bottlenecks. This unique edge allows him to seamlessly align complex engineering roadmaps with corporate growth objectives. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of enterprise technology, including scaled infrastructure, automated deployment architectures, and cutting-edge SaaS design, as well as venture capital execution, portfolio growth, and strategic partnership creation. This multidimensional approach is backed by rigorous academic foundations; Haroon holds an MBA from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University and a Master’s in Computer Information Systems from Boston University. Based in New York, he remains deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of innovators and driving the next wave of AI, cloud, and enterprise evolution.

Jacky Xie is a finance professional with deep expertise in structured finance, credit analysis, and risk management, possessing a proven track record in portfolio management, deal structuring, and underwriting innovation. As a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at ARC Capital Management, he specializes in optimizing capital allocation, mitigating risk exposure, and driving financial efficiency for early-stage ventures. Prior to launching ARC Capital Management, Jacky spent over a decade across global financial institutions. His institutional background includes roles in corporate banking and credit underwriting at Citi and Morgan Stanley. Throughout his career, Jacky has managed $4 billion in credit exposure, implementing risk-optimized investment strategies and navigating complex financial structures. He has structured $1 billion in debt financings for fintech and insurance firms, playing a key role in capital structuring, risk assessment, and growth financing. Jacky is particularly interested in the intersection of finance and technology, exploring how AI, blockchain, and alternative lending models are reshaping capital markets. In addition to his institutional experience, he is committed to helping early-stage fintech startups navigate funding challenges, structure capital efficiently, and build sustainable financial models that drive long-term success. Jacky holds an MBA from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management and a B.A. in Economics from SUNY Buffalo. He possesses a strong foundation in quantitative analysis, macroeconomic trends, and financial modeling, and actively serves on the board of Entrepreneurship at Cornell. Based in the New York metropolitan area, Jacky is passionate about advancing financial innovation, optimizing capital efficiency, and supporting the next generation of fintech entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses.

Abdul is a seasoned investment professional with deep experience spanning early-stage venture investing and private equity across renewable and conventional energy, cleantech, circular economy, and AI infrastructure. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in deploying more than $1.3 billion of capital across private investments and strategic transactions. Abdul earned his MBA from Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management, along with a Master's degree in Accounting and a BBA from Stephen F. Austin State University. He began his career in investment banking at TD Securities, where he advised clients on equity and debt capital markets transactions as well as M&A. This foundation provided extensive expertise in transaction structuring, financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and the development of strategic transaction materials. With more than a decade of combined experience in investment banking and private investing, Abdul has built a strong track record of identifying attractive investment opportunities, executing complex transactions, and creating long term value for investors. His investment approach combines rigorous due diligence with strategic execution to generate alpha and deliver superior risk adjusted returns. Passionate about partnering with innovative founders, Abdul actively supports early-stage companies by working closely with management teams to develop thoughtful capital strategies, build scalable business models, and accelerate long term growth. As an investor and advisor, he is committed to helping companies evolve from promising early-stage ventures into later-stage growth companies.

Eric is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in finance, operations, and strategic leadership. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Caymont Ventures and serves as President and Board Member of the Houston Angel Network, where he plays a key role in fostering early-stage investments. Eric holds a Master’s in International Relations from Harvard University and MBA from Texas A&M University. His expertise spans venture investing, financial strategy, and business growth, making him a trusted leader in the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem.

Jeremy is the Founder and Managing Partner of Textbook Ventures, bringing extensive experience in venture investing, digital strategy, and entrepreneurship. He previously served as Managing Director at the Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center at Columbia Business School, where he led innovation initiatives and supported emerging startups. Jeremy holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor’s degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. His expertise spans venture capital, growth strategy, and digital transformation.

Salman Patoli is a seasoned energy executive currently serving as Managing Director and Head of Business Development for North America at Shell Trading. In this leadership role, he is responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives, forging key partnerships, and expanding Shell’s trading and commercial footprint across the region. With a strong background in energy markets and commercial development, Patoli plays a pivotal role in shaping Shell’s trading strategy in North America. His work focuses on identifying new business opportunities, optimizing commercial operations, and aligning Shell’s trading activities with broader energy transition goals. Patoli is also an active participant in the broader energy industry dialogue. He has been featured as a speaker and thought leader at major events such as the Energy Council’s North America Assembly, where he engages with other top executives on topics ranging from market innovation to sustainable energy solutions. His leadership and insights continue to influence the evolving landscape of energy trading and development in North America.