About
Yaz is an Investor at Emergence Capital Partners. As a competitive boxer and mixed…
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August blew all expectations out of the water. Unify grew ARR +48% in August, and 3x’ed our single month record for new ARR 🤯 We’re feeling…
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Founder Mode applies to early stage startups too. Unify’s org structure is extremely flat - everyone on our close to 20 person team reports to…
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Turns out the Together AI team and I will be attending The AI Conference and Dreamforce over the next two weeks! If you’re planning to be there, I’d…
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Education
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University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Activities and Societies: University of Michigan Boxing, Captain & National Champion Greek Fight Night, Founder Kinesys Consulting, Managing Director Muslim Business Student Association, President Michigan Sport Business Conference, Partnerships Coordinator
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Volunteer Experience
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Head Boxing Coach
San Francisco State University
- 1 year 6 months
Health
Head boxing coach for the San Francisco State University Striking & BJJ Club. Working on building the club into a competitive, co-ed program under the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association (USIBA) @ www.collegeboxing.org
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Mentor
Norwayne Boxing Gym
- 2 years 9 months
Children
Assistant boxing coach and mentor for kids aged 6-18 at non-profit boxing gym and student excellence center.
Honors & Awards
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2014 Collegiate Boxing National Champion - 125 lbs
United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association
Competed at the 2014 Collegiate Boxing National Champion representing the University of Michigan as a freshman competitor, ultimately taking first place at the national event.
Additionally, the University of Michigan Boxing Team also won the team title at the same competition.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Arabic
Native or bilingual proficiency
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