A graduate of Sacre-Coeur College, Beirut, Lebanon, Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Sciences & MBA degree from Ecole Superieure des Affairs affiliated with ESCP-EAP France. Certified Board Director by the IFC (International Finance Corporation) in 2019. Zakie Karam is now the Owner / Managing partner at Don Telecom SAL-Offshore, a company specialized in assisting clients in matters of Telecom and IT. Contributed as an angel investor for 2 years in a row 2017 & 2018 with Seeders (part of IM Capital). Graduated as a Deal Leader and in topics covering Pipeline sourcing, Portfolio Investment Strategy, Due Diligence, Valuation, Financials, Legal documentation, managing deals & follow-on rounds, exits, etc. as well as being part of the Confideo mentoring team giving hands-on practical advice & set specific milestones/KPIs. Had previously held the following positions: 2011 – Present Don Telecom- Managing Partner 2013 – 2016 – ABS LTD. – Senior Sales Director Middle East & Africa 2012 – 2013 – Yahsat- Yah Carrier – Business Director 2007 – 2011 – IDM International SAL – General Manager 2001 – 2002 – IDM Inco Data Management SAL – Commercial Director