About Me
I'm Nizar — a tinker-er, wonder-er, and foster-er excited by anything that benefits the greater good. Based in Washington, D.C. with Sudanese roots, I spend most of my time at the intersection of faith, finance, and technology.
Values
01Integrity — say what you mean, do what you say
02Pay it forward — what you've been given isn't yours to keep
03Grow the pie — find ways to create more so everyone wins
04Stay curious — ask questions nobody thought to ask
05Build for people — start with real human needs
06Leave it better — add something before you go
Portfolio
Islamic Finance
Student and practitioner — facilitating riba-free transactions for communities and businesses
Advising
Helping teams navigate markets, find positioning, and bridge user needs with what gets built
0 to 1
Early prototypes, roadmaps, and organizational frameworks to get things off the ground
Skills
Product Strategy
Financial Modeling
Market Research
User Research
Prototyping
Web Development
Data Analysis
Writing
Drone Piloting
Photography
Beyond Work
Youth Mentorship
Drone Piloting
Vibecoding
Ice Baths
Walking & Thinking
Gardening
Chelsea FC
Into
Connect
I love meeting people building interesting things or thinking about hard problems. If you want to chat — reach out.
Drop me an email