Serial entrepreneur, Investor,  and the Founder of the first investment funds for early- stage start-ups in Azerbaijan, Khazar Ventures. The current portfolio covers start-ups from a number of countries including Ireland, Turkey, Jordan and Belgium. He is also leading an accelerator program for local startups, helping them to grow in Azerbaijan and expand to international markets. Besides his current investments Mr Karimov launched two online media channels and Digital Marketing Institute in Azerbaijan.

She has more than 9 years of experience in marketing and communications in the US and international organizations. Her skills range from digital marketing, brand building and market analysis to event management and social media marketing. She has worked with technology companies and startups in the SF bay area such as Sales Force, Tom Sawyer Software, Lendsnap, as well as non-profit organizations in New York City and Washington, D.C.