Karim R.

Evaluator
DISC Type : cds

Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Stealth Venture Fund

United States

Overview

Karim is a physician-scientist turned venture capitalist, leveraging his MD and an MEng from Johns Hopkins. With a background in neurotech research at Mayo Clinic and commercial strategy from roles at Johnson & Johnson and Abbott, he now co-founded and manages a stealth venture fund. People he has worked with describe him as brilliant, determined, and empathetic.

Outside of his primary role, Karim explores his interests by co-hosting the "Time, Fuel, & Money" podcast. He is passionate about creating new ways to learn, recently developing an engaging method to refresh core concepts in finance, venture, and strategy through realistic simulations, reflecting a deep interest in innovative educational tools.

Unique fact: Karim co-invented and holds a patent for a simulator for brain mapping, allowing surgical training outside of a live operating room.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

NeuroTech Innovation
His research at Johns Hopkins and Mayo Clinic focused on NeuroTech, Epilepsy, and Brain-Computer Interfaces. He also holds a patent for a brain mapping simulator.
Venture Capital
As the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of a venture fund, he is deeply involved in the investment world and certified in private equity.
Founder Communication
He recently posted about analyzing cold pitches from founders, indicating a keen interest in how founders think, communicate, and build initial relationships with investors.

Media Appearances

Karim has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Stealth Venture Fund
4-2025 - 8-2025
Principal at DigitalDx Ventures
3-2025
Expert at Nucleate Florida
1-2025
Co Host at Time, Fuel, & Money
9-2024 - 8-2025
Investment Associate at DigitalDx Ventures

Education

Master of Engineering - MEng from Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
Doctor of Medicine - MD from Ain Shams University

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Exp : 10 Location : United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Stealth Venture Fund
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Insights For Selling To Karim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karim is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karim

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karim move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Karim take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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