"We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors.” Sun Tzu I have been getting to know Ziad Abdelnour for over a year and what I have learned of him during this time is that his focus is razor sharp. Ziad is a formidable opponent and displays an incredible ability to adapt to any situation, thereby earning his station, as Sun Tzu would put it, as a “heaven born captain”. I can count on one hand the number of men or women I would categorize as such, but Ziad, with his tenacity and unadorned successes makes no apology for his fearlessness, belief system or his sometimes-impersonal approach to investing, nor should he; after all, this is business, not a garden party. Ziad Abdelnour walks with kings, knows no stranger, is constantly prepared for whatever life throws at him; he is never surprised by people or circumstance and can therefore make quick and informed decisions that lead him to certain victory. If I ever had to go to war, I would want Ziad there to lead me into battle. Ziad Abdelnour will over promise and over deliver; in knowing that, I recommend my steadfast colleague and friend."