Omar Sultan
Omar S. Sultan, co-founder of Sultan Ventures, is an investor, inventor, and global innovation leader. For over 15 years, he has advanced early-stage startups and built internationally recognized innovation ecosystems. Through Sultan Ventures’ award-winning XLR8® brand - including XLR8UH® (ranked among the top accelerators in the U.S.), XLR8HI®, and XLR8YOUTH - hundreds of ventures and thousands of entrepreneurs have been supported, earning global recognition. In 2024, Omar led the acquisition of Acasia Group, a leading player in the Middle East and Africa’s startup ecosystem, expanding Sultan Ventures’ cross-border reach between the U.S. and MENA. His leadership in venture building and innovation has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hawaii Venture Capital Association. Omar continues to champion entrepreneurship as a catalyst for solving global challenges and empowering founders worldwide.