Faisal A.

Senior HR & Operations Specialist @ Confidential Government

About

Strategic Advisor | Institutional Growth | High-Yield Tech InvestorWith over 14 years of dual expertise in Government Operations and High-Performance Investing, I bridge the gap between complex regulatory landscapes and the fast-paced world of venture capital📈 Investment Track RecordI specialize in the U.S. Public Markets and Silicon Valley Startups, focusing on disruptive technologies and scalable business models. Over the past 6 years, my portfolio has consistently outperformed market benchmarks:• Performance: Achieved a sustained 60% IRR® over a 6-year horizon.• Portfolio: Strategic positions in 40+ high-growth startups and tech giants• Strategy: Data-driven asset allocation with a focus on long-term value creation and risk mitigation.🏛️ Government & Economic StrategyBeyond the markets, I serve as a Strategic Advisor specializing in:• National-scale Operations: Enhancing efficiency in government frameworks• Human Capital Strategy: Aligning workforce development with economic goals (Vision 2030).• Economic Analysis: Providing actionable insights for institutional growth and policy-making.Core Competencies:• Venture Capital (VC) & Private Equity• Economic Policy & Institutional Reform• Strategic Financial Planning• Cross-Border Investment Strategy (KSA - USA)

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Human Resources

Skill

Microsoft Excel, Team Management, Oracle Applications, Recruiting, SAP, Technical Analysis, Teamwork, Decision-Making, Communication Skills

Experience

Senior HR & Operations Specialist

Confidential Government

2013-3 - Present · 13 yrs 7 mos

الرياض, السعودية

• Led strategic HR initiatives and operational excellence programs across ministry departments • Developed and implemented government procurement policies and procedures • Managed cross-functional teams and strategic planning initiatives • Specialized in organizational development and process optimization • Created frameworks for performance management and operational efficiency • Collaborated with government entities on policy development and implementation

Series A investor

San Francisco Compute Company

2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

SF Compute (San Francisco Compute Company) operates an AI compute marketplace that enables flexible access to high-performance GPU clusters for AI training and inference. By offering on-demand, short-term GPU capacity and a real-time compute trading platform, the company helps startups, labs, and enterprises scale without the burden of long-term contracts

Series A investor

micro1

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Micro1 is an AI data and human intelligence platform that sources, vets, and structures expert human data to power frontier AI development. The company’s technology combines human expertise with AI tools to generate high-quality training datasets and talent insights for enterprises, government, and major AI labs

Investor

Replit

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

a developer platform enabling anyone to build, run, and deploy software directly from the browser, powered by cloud infrastructure and AI-native coding tools

Seed Investor

Neurophos

2023-12 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

منطقة أوستن، تكساس الحضرية

Neurophos develops optical processing units (OPUs) designed to overcome the power and scalability limits of traditional GPUs. By integrating over one million photonic processing elements on a single chip, the company enables up to 100× gains in performance and energy efficiency, with a drop-in architecture for easy deployment in data centers

Seed Investor

Wispr Flow

2023-11 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

AI voice-to-text platform that turns natural speech into polished writing across apps, boosting productivity by streamlining dictation and intelligent editing

Series A investor

Impulse Space

2023-10 - Present · 3 yrs

Impulse Space builds in-space transportation vehicles for orbital mobility and logistics, led by Tom Mueller, SpaceX first engineer and founding propulsion architect

investor

Opal Electronics

2023-4 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

Opal is evolving into a multi-product consumer devices company, developing premium hardware platforms that blend industrial design, imaging, and software-led experiences, starting with the Opal C1 camera ( NOW backed by Openai )

Investment Banking Trainee

BSF Capital

2012-7 - 2012-10 · 4 mos

Riyadh Region

Completed comprehensive training in investment banking, portfolio management, and client advisory services Gained expertise in mutual fund operations, client account management, and regulatory compliance Performed market research and investment analysis for institutional clients

Education

King Saud University

Economics

2008 - 2012 · 4 yrs

• Specialized in economic analysis, policy development, and market dynamics • Strong foundation in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and economic planning • Relevant coursework in government economics and public policy