"Having worked with Ziad Abdelnour, CEO of Blackhawk Partners on investment opportunities, one thing is clear -- Ziad is an ACE financier! As a young professional in the PE/VC field, he is someone I look up to and aspire to emulate because of his exceptional business skills and personal qualities . When Ziad speaks, he speaks with clarity and purpose, cutting to the heart of an issue. His high level of professionalism, sincerity, and leadership are very rare. In this unprecedented economic environment when it seems that the titans of the finance industry are tumbling, he continues to shine. I would follow him anywhere..."