Dina Gazayerli Email & Phone Number

United States

Chicago, Illinois, Us

CB Capital invests in entrepreneurs within the Booth student and alumni network, embodying our pay-it-forward culture. CB Capital would be one of the first checks in the startup. The goal is for CB Capital to be the most helpful and value add investor in the earliest stages of the company. CB Capital has a large platform team to help startups with pitches, hiring, prototyping, customer acquisition and sales.

I take a very hands-on approach, actively proving strategic advice and mentorship to a portfolio of early-stage startups in various industries including Climate, Energy, F&B, Tech (incl. AI + Gaming), leveraging my combined Founder and Investor experience to provide unique insights based on my 360 perspective.

VC Community focused on nurturing entrepreneurship and investment in Africa, to benefit both founders and investors. At the heart of our community lies the commitment to building bridges between entrepreneurs with visionary projects and investors looking for remarkable opportunities. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration to unlock the full potential of African innovation. By facilitating these vital interactions, we aim to support founders in scaling their businesses and to provide investors with access to groundbreaking ventures.Our Goals:- Foster a Collaborative Network: We provide a platform for founders to connect, share insights, and explore potential synergies, fostering a culture of mutual support and cooperation.- Bridge Founders and Investors: Our community serves as a crucial meeting point for dynamic startups and seasoned investors, enabling fruitful partnerships that drive progress and prosperity.- Empower Entrepreneurial Success: Through resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities, we empower entrepreneurs to navigate challenges, refine their strategies, and achieve their business objectives.- Promote Investment Opportunities: We spotlight the vast and diverse investment opportunities within Africa's burgeoning markets, attracting local and international investors eager to be part of the continent's success story.Whether you are a founder seeking support and collaboration or an investor in search of the next big opportunity, VC in Africa is your gateway to transformative connections and growth.

 Developed ‘Divine Coconut’ Brand, and introduced Coconut Oil to the local market, creating the need and local demand by educating consumers, and ensuring proper communication of identity and brand recognition Created and continually enhance sales and delivery system accommodating online orders, to ensure an exceptional customer experience with every interaction Generate original marketing concepts to increase sales volumes and inform the customers on best uses and benefits of the product, through our social media with over 54k of organic followers, while attracting new sales outlets that approach us expressing interest in selling our product, including all major local supermarket chains  Identify growth opportunities and analyze potential effect on company, while enhancing cost structure and profitability through effective modeling and projections to drive organizational growth while setting business and financial strategies and goals and exploring different avenues of growth potential Manage employees while offering constant coaching to team to promote personal and organizational growth Support in all aspects of operation from locating suppliers, importing, filling and packaging, sales, delivery etc.

Early stage R&D to produce a sustainable, compostable and eco-conscious alternative to traditional thin film plastics, creating a safe alternative to traditional plastic, contributing to the circular and regenerative economy, decreasing petroleum-based plastic pollution and microplastics which are a hazard to human health and biodiversity…

Mexico City, Mx

Deal Sourcing, Due Diligence and Execution, in addition to supporting Portfolio Companies (early-stage investments mainly in Africa and the MENA region, in a variety of industries, with a strong focus on Climate and Biodiversity).

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Giza, Eg

 Monitor clients’ daily operations and support to ensure smooth work flow while facilitating business needs Liaise with technical and legal advisors, as well as syndicate banks, clients, and other stakeholders on a daily basis to negotiate terms and conditions to be included in contracts and agreements under each transaction. Develop and review financial models based on client strategy and market conditions through realistic assumptions to project and analyze the financial health of a Company and assist in structuring debt  Worked on a range of different deals including, MTL and Working Capital Syndicated Facilities, Club Deals, Multi-Currency Facilities, and facilities with multiple co-borrowers, in Egypt and internationally Determine accuracy and relevancy of information, analyze information effectively to generate and evaluate alternatives and appropriate solutions, and pinpoint potential risks and areas of concern to assist client in adjusting financial strategy for transactions ranging in size from EGP 50M to USD 2.5Bn. Construct high-quality marketing materials including information memoranda and lender presentations to attract required funding for a specific project in line with the Company’s financial strategy and growth. Actively coach junior team members to ensure collective growth and development. Coordinate with and oversee various teams to ensure smooth and continuous operations in order to provide efficient support and effective solutions to our clients.

Giza, Eg

 Monitor clients’ daily operations and support to ensure smooth work flow while facilitating business needs Liaise with technical and legal advisors, as well as syndicate banks, clients, and other stakeholders on a daily basis to negotiate terms and conditions to be included in contracts and agreements under each transaction. Develop and review financial models based on client strategy and market conditions through realistic assumptions to project and analyze the financial health of a Company and assist in structuring debt  Worked on a range of different deals including, MTL and Working Capital Syndicated Facilities, Club Deals, Multi-Currency Facilities, and facilities with multiple co-borrowers, in Egypt and internationally Determine accuracy and relevancy of information, analyze information effectively to generate and evaluate alternatives and appropriate solutions, and pinpoint potential risks and areas of concern to assist client in adjusting financial strategy for transactions ranging in size from EGP 50M to USD 2.5Bn. Construct high-quality marketing materials including information memoranda and lender presentations to attract required funding for a specific project in line with the Company’s financial strategy and growth.

Giza, Eg

 1 of 38 individuals selected from over 600 applicants to attend the CIB Credit Course derived from JP Morgan  Worked with different teams in corporate banking to assess credit worthiness of companies in different industries, analyzing historical trends and industry trends to create realistic projections for each company Evaluated financial needs of businesses and suggested ways to support; restructuring the financial strategy with the bank and developing efficient ways to help minimize the negative impact of the local currency devaluation, to support our clients’ needs, despite significant challenges faced as a result of current economic conditions  Created reports and presentations highlighting analyses, presented to Credit Committee to advise on proposed credit strategies to minimize the risk and exposure on the Bank while supporting our clients’ growth

Giza, Eg

 Coordinate with other banks and clients regarding requirements, as well as negotiating terms to be included in contracts and agreements, reviewing legal documents and consolidating comments of all stakeholder’s  Assisting Director and Associate Director in preparing contracts and reviewing financial model and projections

 Introduce FP&A function to the company to support rapid growth and set corporate financial policies Analyze historical trends and industry trends to create achievable projections and targets for each department Construct company business plan to base budgets and projections for the Company’s financial strategy Build presentations highlighting analyses presented to senior management, board members and external entities Create management reports to assess the monetary effect of business decisions to determine strategy to follow Evaluate financial needs of company and devise ways to support by restructuring the financial strategy with CFO and discovering fresh creative means of securing medium and short-term funds to support requirements while diligently negotiating terms of each solution for greater flexibility and less strain on cash flow Secured the first loan for the company and undergoing several additional sizable debt facility negotiations Coach individuals within the finance team (senior and juniors) while introducing new concepts and enhancing modeling and analysis skills and techniques to them.

 Generated monthly and annual budgets, then analyzed performance against budgets and adjusted forecasts  Designed extremely flexible and very complex financial models and established assumptions to assess profitability of potential projects to decide which opportunities to invest in Determined monthly sales targets and acceptable payment plans and with CEO to be applied by Sales team Assisted in setting the company’s financial and sales strategies during the launch phase

 Create and analyze financial models and projections for projects in various subsidiary companies Partake in senior management meetings to discuss critical strategic plans for our subsidiaries and enterprises we represent locally; Foxboro, Johnson Controls, Tenaris, Air Products, Invensys, Schneider Electric among others Mentor current Business Analyst and manage all activities and responsibilities  Research, assess and procure potential business opportunities and investments  Oversee and Support implementation of new projects and business concepts Adapt day-to-day activities with flexibility to accommodate additional unexpected needs

 Analyzed monthly results of subsidiaries and prepare presentation for CEO and top-level management Prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports to appraise status of the group based on performance results Created and analyze cash flow projections for projects in several subsidiaries Researched various business-related topics and produce comprehensive reports with analysis Produced a daily report analyzing the status and utilization of company assets in oil and gas field

• Translated the clients' ideas and visions developing them into innovative implementable IT strategies and solutions. • Assisted in design and implementation for website and database / application development.

Assisted in preparing materials for an international workshop hosting 40 international experts and experienced researchers to discuss calls for research and project proposals to be launched soon after. Coordinated travel information and logistics between international experts and researchers and travel agent to ensure every expert received the proper travel itinerary and necessary documents required to prepare for the workshop.Assisted in preparing and submitting official documents for specific funds and projects the RDI programme has participated in or contributed to.Proofread and sent official documents including VISA invitation letters and documents related to the workshop to ensure experts had all required information and documentation prior to the workshop.

Cairo, Cairo, Eg

Teaching Assistant to American University of Cairo Professor Dr. Dilip Ghosh for several semesters; provide administrative support to the professor. Also assist in teaching class and solely hold several Review sessions for students to enhance understanding of concepts and theories and help further prepare them for exams.

Cairo, Cairo, Eg

Rotated around all sections within the department, including the Domestic Market Unit, Risk Management and External Asset Management, as well as Passive and Active areas in the Reserve Management Unit. Attended Meetings with international specialists and analysts from different foreign banks. Contributed in researching and presenting information on financial markets and activities with some analysis in meetings with the managers and colleagues within the department.

Provided administrative support to the department head and collaborated with other supervisors on the day to day financial responsibilities. Prepared informational reports for senior management to be presented in quarterly board meetings. Assisted in varies duties, including data entry, bank reconciliation, check recovery, cost recovery.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Strategy + Entrepreneurship + Behavioral Science

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Business Administration; Finance Concentration, Minor Economics

Gcse