VMS Experts & Mentors

Mohamed Sayed joined Algebra Ventures in 2023 as Head of Finance, bringing over a decade of experience across corporate and startup environments. He previously spent eight years at Contact Financial Holding, followed by finance leadership roles at MQR and Robusta Studio Group.

Mohamed specializes in financial modeling, valuation, and investment readiness. He actively mentors startups through various incubators and accelerator programs. He holds certifications in IFRS, FMVA, FPWMP, and Business Valuation (ACCA), along with executive education from AUC and Duke University. He is currently completing his MBA with a focus on Investment Management.

Investment Manager focused on tech-based opportunities, with over 8 years of experience in venture capital. Specializes in identifying, evaluating, and supporting high-potential startups across various technology sectors. Currently involved in managing a diverse portfolio of 40 early-stage companies, providing strategic guidance, investment support, and helping founders scale their businesses.

Over 25 years of experience in Sales Leadership, Business Development, and Entrepreneurship across startups and multinational tech companies, driving high-growth outcomes in both people and product performance. Currently leading Australia’s top migrant-led startup angel investment syndicate and pre-accelerator at Mentor Angel Australia, and serving as Chief Revenue Officer at SalesAi.au, Australia’s first AI-powered platform for sales and marketing.

Omar Alturki is a visionary CTO and tech leader with a strong track record in driving innovation, product development, and strategic growth across startups and established tech companies. With experience spanning e-commerce, mobile applications, and enterprise solutions, he has led high-performing teams, closed investment rounds, and deployed large-scale technologies in both the public and private sectors. As a startup founder and technical consultant, Omar blends deep technical expertise with business acumen to create impactful, scalable solutions.

With over 25 years of professional experience in organizational leadership, HR management, and business development, I bring a strategic and people-focused approach to driving growth and performance. I am a CIPD Associate and a Certified Experiential Trainer, with additional qualifications in multiple SHL assessment series. Holding an MBA with a specialization in Human Resources, I have successfully led HR initiatives across various sectors, supporting talent development, organizational transformation, and leadership training.

Sekayi has been actively angel investing, advising startups, and mentoring through accelerator programs since 2013. She currently serves as a Venture Partner at Republic and a Venture Scout for Brinc, LvlUp Ventures, and Flashpoint Ventures, leveraging her experience to support early-stage founders and identify high-potential investment opportunities.