Viaka NYC Mixer and Fireside Chat with Omar Darwazeh, Managing Director and General Partner at AAF Management Ltd.

🌆 Viaka City Mixers — New York City

Viaka is back in New York, and this time we're bringing together an exceptional gathering of founders, investors, and operators for an evening of meaningful dialogue and genuine connection — hosted at EY.

🔥 Fireside Chat: Omar Darwazeh

Managing Director & General Partner, AAF Management Ltd.

At the heart of the evening is a candid, in-depth conversation with Omar Darwazeh, a seasoned early-stage investor with deep expertise in portfolio construction and fund management. This isn't a polished keynote — it's a frank, experience-grounded discussion designed for those in the trenches of building and backing companies.

🧠 Topics we'll explore:

• 📊 How investors architect top-decile portfolios
• 🏆 Patterns shared by the highest-performing companies
• 💰 Where capital is flowing across global markets today
• 🌍 What founders consistently underestimate when scaling internationally
• 🚀 How emerging fund managers differentiate themselves and win deals

Succeeding in today's environment demands far more than access to capital — it requires sharp judgment, disciplined decision-making, and the resilience to navigate uncertainty across cycles and geographies.

🤝 The Viaka Mixer

Following the fireside chat, stick around for the Viaka Mixer — an open networking session to connect with fellow founders, investors, and operators in an informal and welcoming setting.

🏢 About Viaka

Viaka is a global platform dedicated to scouting, investing in, and accelerating the growth of outstanding MENA and diaspora founders. It convenes a trusted community of builders and backers across North America, Europe, and the MENA region.

🙏 Our Partners

A special thank you to EY for generously hosting this event.

⚠️ Capacity is strictly limited — RSVP now to secure your spot.

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