Ahmed Nasser Al Nowais is the Founder and CEO of Annex Investments, a leading hybrid venture single family office that supports transformative startups in the MENA region. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he combines the legacy of a traditional family office with the agility and innovation-driven approach of venture capital, offering early-stage funding, strategic guidance, and network access to his portfolio companies and stakeholders. Ahmed is also a visionary and a catalyst for the next generation of family business leaders and entrepreneurs. He is a founding board member of the Emirates Family Offices Association and the Emirates Angels Investors Association, and an active member of the Family Business Council Gulf. Through these roles, he leverages his skills in business decision making, problem solving, and strategy to enhance collaboration, education, and networking opportunities among family offices, angel investors, and startups in the UAE and beyond. He is passionate about fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and social impact, and inspiring others to pursue their dreams and aspirations.