Experienced with an insightful understanding of innovation, Sheraz Ahmed has advised hundreds of startups on the implementation of modern practices to further their business objectives.

He is a Global Shaper of the Geneva Hub, an initiative of the World Economic Forum driving dialogue, action and change.

Sheraz is the Managing Partner of STORM Partners, the leading professional services firm for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. The organisation brings together the brightest minds across the fields of marketing, legal, finance, and strategy to provide an all-in-one solution led by industry experts.

Recently, as part of his mission to provide the tools to spark ideas to life, Sheraz founded Decentral House, an innovation centre in the heart of Geneva. The local hub with a global mindset is ready to bring forth a solution to allow entrepreneurs to ideate, validate, and enable their wildest dreams in a prosperous environment.

He additionally drives growth, collaboration, and integrity across the global blockchain ecosystem through his role as Head of Business Development at the Crypto Valley Association. Sheraz truly believes that through digitalisation and increased interconnectivity, the world will become a brighter place and is delighted to be able to do his part in pushing it forward!

Dual Bachelor of Business Administration Graduate of Lancaster University and Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICADE, Sheraz was born in England and has spent much of his life in Switzerland. He is a multicultural individual with a diverse background and heritage tracing back to India, Pakistan, and Kenya.