Sevdie Alshiqi Bekteshi is an Associate Professor at the University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina”, specializing in Management and Informatics within the Faculty of Economics. She holds dual Doctor of Science degrees in Entrepreneurship and SME Management from the Regional Joint Doctoral Programme in Entrepreneurship and SME Management for Western Balkan Countries (DOCSMES) at St. Climent University Bitola, and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Université Côte d’Azur in Nice, France.
With over 19 years of professional experience, Dr. Bekteshi serves as the co-owner and CEO of Business Kosova Center, focusing on teaching, economic development consultancy, and training in areas such as financial management, human resources, organizational development, and financial strategies for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). She is an accredited counselor and trainer under the Counseling and Training Scheme supported by Vaucher, an initiative of the Agency for Support of SMEs within the Ministry of Trade and Industry. In this capacity, she provides business consulting and training services for SMEs in Kosovo.

Since February 2019, Dr. Bekteshi has pursued professional development in higher education teaching. She completed the "Teaching in Higher Education" training module organized by the University of Prishtina, USAID, and World Learning, followed by the "Planning and Implementation of Teaching in Higher Education" module in May 2019, also supported by USAID and World Learning. Additionally, in May 2018, she participated in workshops on university teaching methodologies, including sessions on "How to Write and Publish a Scientific Manuscript" and "Mentoring Students and Strategies for Graduate Student Success," hosted by the University of Prishtina and the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bekteshi further enhanced her expertise with the "Course Sites: Technology in University Classrooms" module, and in June 2018, completed the "Grant Writing for Research Proposals and Fellowships" workshop, organized by the University of Prishtina and the University of Minnesota.

Between 2008 and 2011, Dr. Bekteshi served as Administrative Coordinator at the Faculty of Economics, University of Prishtina, where she played a pivotal role in the Tempus Project titled "Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development in Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia" (Project Number: 145061-Tempus-2008-UK-JPHES). She was also instrumental in organizing the 3rd International Conference of the Faculty of Economics, which focused on "Sustainable Development Goals and Economic Development: Perspectives from the Western Balkans," in November 2020. Dr. Bekteshi was honored with a Reviewer Certificate in September 2020 for her contributions to a study on the economic efficiency of poultry farmers in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Her research contributions are well-recognized, with numerous publications in prestigious journals indexed by Scopus and Web of Science, showcasing her expertise in entrepreneurship, international development, risk management, and SME export performance. She is also a dedicated trainer and consultant, conducting workshops on women's entrepreneurship, financial education, and business strategy for both for-profit and non-profit organizations, as FINCA, Women4Women. Her full research profile can be accessed on Scopus: Sevdie Alshiqi Bekteshi - Scopus.

Dr. Bekteshi has enriched her teaching experience through roles at Prishtina International Summer University "Hasan Prishtina," where she has taught courses on Financial Management, Quality Management Systems, and Project Management. She has also taught at various international institutions, including Radboud University, University College of Southeast Norway, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, University of Applied Sciences in Nysa, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, and Staffordshire University, between February 2011 and August 2017.

Luís Diniz is an experienced advisor specializing in startup strategy, SaaS growth, and international market expansion. With a background in technology, business development, and global operations, he has helped companies across Europe, Latin America scale efficiently and attract investors. Formerly with FIFA, Eastman Kodak and Aleyant, Luís brings a practical, execution-focused approach to guiding founders from concept to capital readiness. He is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and passionate about building globally scalable ventures.

Johnathan Landon Shuman is a strategic operator and advisor with experience building and scaling mission-driven consumer goods ventures. As co-founder of Harakati, he leads operations, product development, and team growth in international markets. With a background in leadership development, program design, and organizational strategy, Johnathan helps early-stage brands strengthen systems, improve team performance, and create sustainable growth pathways.

Iban Salaber is a Nicaragua-based entrepreneur with a portfolio spanning hospitality, wellness, and technology sectors. He currently serves as founder and principal of three distinct ventures that emphasize sustainability, community engagement, and innovation.
As founder of Casa Marimba, Iban established an eco-lodge, restaurant, and bar on the shores of Laguna de Apoyo, combining Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with locally sourced organic ingredients and sustainable hospitality practices. The property has become recognized for its curated guest experiences and commitment to environmental stewardship.
Iban also founded Nuve, Managua's health-focused café specializing in organic, plant-based, and allergen-friendly cuisine. The establishment has developed a reputation as a community hub offering nutritious dining options in a family-oriented environment.
In the technology sector, Iban serves as co-founder of Dooti.ai, an artificial intelligence company focused on developing enterprise solutions and intelligent automation platforms.
Iban balances his entrepreneurial endeavors with his commitments as a husband and father, drawing inspiration from both family life and the development of sustainable, community-centered businesses.

Mr. Koyfman is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with over a decade of experience working with Fortune 100 companies, public accounting firms, and a wide range of small to medium-sized businesses. He began his career in public accounting, earning his CPA designation before transitioning to consulting roles with leading Fortune 100 companies. Drawing on his extensive expertise, Mr. Koyfman now provides Financial Accounting Advisory services, supporting small and medium-sized businesses in achieving their financial and operational objectives.

Mr. Koyfman is highly skilled in reviewing financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and brings a deep understanding of accounting operating procedures to the team, ensuring precision and excellence in financial management.

Juan Castellanos is a capital advisor with a background in investment strategy, deal structuring, and client relationship management across U.S., European and Latin American markets.

At Drexel Morgan Advisors, Juan supports investor relations and capital advisory initiatives, helping connect private capital with high-growth opportunities. He works closely with founders to structure tailored financing solutions and streamline the fundraising process.

Before joining Drexel Morgan, Juan built a successful career in real estate investment and sales, managing multi-tenant rental assets and advising on creative financing strategies. With over seven years of hands-on experience in property acquisition, cash flow optimization, and portfolio growth, he brings a practical, investor-minded perspective to every engagement.

Roy Elie is an entrepreneur, capital strategist, and deal architect with a diverse background spanning real estate, venture growth, and institutional capital advisory.

He began his career in UK real estate - buying, selling, and structuring property deals - before expanding into land development, where he secured multiple sites including a 300-unit mixed-use project. Leveraging this experience, he built and scaled the UK’s first dedicated land coaching business, growing it from concept to a successful exit. The business continues to operate today.

From there, Roy transitioned into capital raising, working on complex financial transactions across multiple industries, including a $100M raise for a trading firm. His systems-driven approach has since helped founders and operators multiply revenue rapidly while aligning structure, strategy, and capital for scalable growth.

At Drexel Morgan Advisors, Roy focuses on structured capital advisory and investor architecture, working with institutional investors, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds across the EMEA region. His work involves designing capital frameworks, managing cross-border investor relationships, and developing structured investment vehicles that balance venture-style upside with private-equity-style protection.

Based in Zagreb, Croatia, Roman is a business strategist and capital advisor with a background that spans technology, e-commerce, biotech, energy, and marketing industries. Over the past years, he has helped businesses sharpen their financial foundations, attract investment, and scale revenues—often achieving up to fourfold monthly growth through focused financial strategy and operational alignment.

With roots as an account executive and startup founder, Roman developed a unique perspective that blends financial development with hands-on business execution. He understands the numbers behind growth but also the people and processes that drive it. This balance allows him to help companies refine their financial models, structure efficient capital strategies, and position themselves effectively in front of investors.

At Drexel Morgan, he leads efforts to connect ambitious ventures with smart capital—bridging the gap between potential and performance. His work focuses on building transparent, investor-ready frameworks that support long-term value creation, sustainable growth, and measurable returns.

Outside his advisory work, Roman has organized business and networking events that bring together founders, investors, and industry professionals across Europe, fostering collaboration and deal flow within the startup ecosystem.

Christopher M. Della Fave is a seasoned business leader, educator, and investor with a career that bridges finance, entrepreneurship, and education. He serves as Principal at Drexel Morgan Advisors, where he leads private capital-raising and strategic advisory initiatives for growth-stage companies. In this role, he works closely with business owners and investors to structure deals, attract capital, and build scalable frameworks that drive long-term value and operational excellence.

In addition to his advisory work, Christopher is the President and Managing Member of CMDF Enterprises LLC, a private equity firm that manages a diversified portfolio of cash-flowing businesses across e-commerce, consumer products, and services. Under his leadership, CMDF Enterprises focuses on low-volatility, high-impact investments that generate durable returns while supporting real-world economic growth.

A tenured public school teacher and adjunct professor, Christopher also brings his business acumen into the classroom, teaching courses in entrepreneurship, accounting, and finance. His commitment to education reflects his belief in developing the next generation of critical thinkers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders

With extensive experience in Global Wealth Management and Finance, Rick May brings deep expertise in Financial Accounting and holds an MBA in Financial Management. His broad understanding of international trade and world markets equips him with the insight needed to navigate and interpret the fundamentals of financial solutions across diverse environments. Having worked within major banking sectors in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Europe, and both North and South America, he offers a fresh, global perspective on the complexities of capital markets and financial operations.

Rick’s approachable nature and collaborative spirit drive him to uncover the most valuable aspects of every opportunity. He excels at transforming information into clear, effective presentations that highlight potential and create meaningful pathways forward.

Sunny Basra is a Principal at Drexel Morgan Advisors, where he advises founders of emerging and growth-stage companies on strategic capital formation across traditional and tokenised markets. He specialises in structuring innovative fundraising strategies that connect visionary teams with Family Offices, High-Net-Worth Individuals, and Venture Capital investors worldwide.

With a background spanning startup consulting, venture development, and digital asset finance, Sunny bridges institutional capital with next-generation innovation. His work focuses on helping companies scale intelligently, attract aligned investors, and unlock long-term value through thoughtful capital architecture and disciplined execution.

Greg Thaczuk is a Principal at Drexel Morgan Advisors, where he guides founders of emerging and growth-stage companies through strategic capital formation across both traditional and tokenised markets. He specialises in designing innovative fundraising strategies that align visionary teams with a global network of Family Offices, High-Net-Worth Individuals, and Venture Capital investors. Greg’s approach combines market insight, structural expertise, and a commitment to advancing founders’ long-term success.

Mehraj Ahmed is a Principal at Drexel Morgan Advisors, a boutique lower-middle-market capital raising and M&A advisory firm with offices in Houston, New York, Europe, and East Asia. He specializes in helping early-stage and growth-stage companies access capital from family offices, private investors, and institutional sources—bridging founder ambitions with strategic, long-term capital partners.

At Drexel Morgan, Mehraj leads founder discovery calls, investor engagement, and capital advisory processes across a range of industries including fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), aerospace and defense, consumer brands, and sustainability. His focus spans end-to-end transaction management—from initial investment positioning and competitive auction strategy to investor mapping, data room build-outs, and deal execution.

Prior to his current role, Mehraj advised a number of high-growth ventures on fundraising strategy, investor readiness, and narrative development, helping management teams articulate their vision in a way that resonates with sophisticated capital providers. He has built a reputation for combining clear communication with institutional-grade process discipline—ensuring founders are prepared, positioned, and professionally represented throughout each phase of their capital raise.

Driven by a global perspective and an entrepreneurial mindset, Mehraj continues to expand Drexel Morgan’s network of family offices and strategic investors while supporting founders in building enduring businesses that align purpose, performance, and long-term value creation.

David Kapetanovic is an experienced capital advisor and real estate investment professional specializing in equity raises and strategic capital structuring for development and growth-stage companies. Over the past decade, he has successfully helped real estate developers secure millions in private equity for commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects across North America.

At Drexel Morgan Advisors, he serves as Principal Advisor, leading capital-raising mandates for growth-oriented ventures and real estate operators. He focuses on connecting clients with venture capital, private equity, and family office investors, guiding them through the full capital advisory process — from due diligence and financial positioning to investor relations and deal execution. His deep background in structuring real estate equity partnerships provides a strong foundation for helping clients attract strategic funding and achieve scalable growth.

Before joining Drexel Morgan, he worked extensively in real estate development and investment sales, raising equity capital for multi-million-dollar projects and selling high-value development sites to institutional and private investors. At Bayshire Properties, he played a key role in financing and marketing commercial and mixed-use projects, building lasting investor relationships and delivering persuasive, data-driven investment presentations. Earlier in his career, he held sales and account management roles with Royal LePage and Realty Conversion, where he specialized in high-value property transactions and led client acquisition initiatives in competitive real estate markets.

Blending hands-on experience in real estate capital raising with institutional investment advisory expertise, he now helps founders and developers access sophisticated capital solutions through Drexel Morgan’s global investor network.

Oscar Pugh is a Principal at Drexel Morgan Advisors, where he advises and partners with founders of emerging and growth-stage companies on strategic capital-raising initiatives. The firm supports clients from pre-seed through Series B, crafting thoughtful funding strategies and connecting them with a curated network of Family Offices, High-Net-Worth Individuals, and Venture Capital firms.

Oscar leads client engagements focused on positioning businesses for successful investment—guiding founders through the complexities of fundraising and aligning capital solutions with their long-term growth objectives. Through a highly consultative and relationship-driven approach, he helps innovative companies secure investments ranging from $250K to $20M while fostering enduring partnerships with sophisticated global investors.

Jordan Cruden is an experienced sales professional with a proven track record in high-value client engagement and luxury brand representation. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, his career has been defined by a focus on consultative sales, relationship management, and delivering exceptional client experiences within the premium automotive sector.

At Drexel Morgan Advisors, Jordan is responsible for supporting capital advisory and investor relations initiatives, working closely with entrepreneurs, business owners, and family offices. He focuses on identifying strategic partnerships and facilitating growth opportunities through transparent communication and client-first advisory.

Prior to joining Drexel Morgan, Jordan built his career with Maserati Edinburgh, where he specialized in bespoke automotive sales and client management. In this role, he advised discerning clients on six-figure acquisitions, tailoring each engagement to align with individual preferences and the brand’s luxury experience. His background in the luxury sector has honed his ability to navigate complex, high-stakes transactions and build lasting relationships based on trust and performance.

Jordan’s experience brings a unique blend of commercial insight and relationship-driven sales expertise to the capital advisory space—bridging high-value dealmaking with a deep understanding of client psychology and long-term partnership development.

I am a capital advisor and high-ticket sales closer, specialising in raising pre-seed to Series B capital for promising startups and ventures. Currently, I’m building investor relationships and structuring deals as a Closer at Drexel Morgan Advisors, where my focus is on helping founders secure growth capital and navigate complex fundraising cycles. My monthly deal flow ranges between $35,000 and $40,000, and my target is to scale this system to $150,000 per month and beyond.

Alan is a strategic advisor and growth partner to personal brands, coaching companies, and education-based businesses. His work focuses on helping founders strengthen their positioning, structure high-value offers, and build scalable acquisition systems rooted in psychological insight and authentic communication.

With experience across the fitness, finance, and e-commerce sectors, he brings a refined understanding of how audiences think, decide, and commit to transformation. He specializes in diagnosing growth bottlenecks, refining messaging frameworks, and designing brand narratives that convert attention into meaningful business outcomes.

Known for his ability to create clarity in complex environments, he helps businesses elevate their market presence, deepen customer relationships, and drive consistent revenue growth without relying on hype or short-term tactics. His advisory approach blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring that ideas translate into results.

Devon Sullivan is an experienced Principal and capital advisory specialist at Drexel Morgan Advisors, a premier boutique investment firm helping high-growth startups and emerging companies secure institutional and private capital. At Drexel Morgan, Devon leads the consultative sales process for founders raising between $500K and $15M, guiding them through strategic discovery, investor readiness, and engagement with the firm’s global investor network. Before joining Drexel Morgan, Devon built his career as an Account Executive, working with performance education companies, including the Jordan Belfort Academy, where he advised on strategic transactions across the company. His work continues to be defined by an obsession with excellence, a calm confidence, and an unwavering standard for results.

Elijah is a highly skilled Executive Assistant with extensive experience supporting senior leadership and driving operational excellence across dynamic business environments. His career is defined by a focus on organizational efficiency, proactive problem-solving, and seamless executive support that enables leaders to focus on strategic priorities.

In his role as an Executive Assistant at Drexel Morgan Advisors, Elijah plays a pivotal part in capital advisory and investor relations initiatives. He works closely with entrepreneurs, business owners, and family offices, managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level communications, and facilitating key meetings and strategic partnerships. His ability to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and maintain discretion ensures that every executive engagement runs smoothly and efficiently.
Prior to joining Drexel Morgan, Elijah developed a strong foundation in client-facing roles within the luxury sector, where he honed his expertise in relationship management, personalized service, and high-stakes coordination. This experience has equipped him with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multifaceted projects with professionalism and precision.

Elijah brings a unique combination of operational insight, organizational expertise, and relationship-driven professionalism to his work—ensuring that executives are supported at every level and that organizational objectives are met with efficiency and excellence.