Murtaza Akbar

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chairman at OneFootball

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Murtaza Akbar is the Managing Partner and Co-founder of Liberty City Ventures, a venture capital firm with a strong focus on blockchain technology and Web3. He holds a Bachelors Degree from the University of Chicago and also serves as the Chairman of the digital football platform, OneFootball.

Beyond his work in technology and finance, Murtaza is deeply involved in creating consumer experiences. He co-founded the global luxury hospitality brand Bagatelle International and also established an immersive theatrical production company, Variety Worldwide, demonstrating a unique blend of business and creative interests.

His theatrical production, "Queen of the Night, " won a prestigious Drama Desk Award, highlighting his success in the competitive New York arts scene.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Full Of Energy

Believer

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Blockchain Investing
As Managing Partner of Liberty City Ventures, he leads investments in foundational blockchain and Web3 companies, shaping the future of digital assets.
Immersive Entertainment
He co-founded the theatrical production company that created the Drama Desk Award-winning immersive show, "Queen of the Night. "
Luxury Hospitality
He is a co-founder of the globally recognized Bagatelle Group, showing a deep interest and expertise in the high-end hospitality and restaurant industry.

Media Appearances

Liberty City Ventures – Investor Profile. Featured in TeaserClub

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Work History

8-2021
Chairman at OneFootball
8-2020 - 8-2022
Advisor at ONE
1-2017
Managing Partner and Cofounder at Liberty City Ventures
3-2011 - 12-2017
Co-Founder at Monaco Global & Variety Worldwide LLC
1-2011 - 12-2017
Co-Founder at GHAM

Education

Bachelor's Degree from University of Chicago

More Information

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Exp : 24 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chairman at OneFootball

Interested in

Sports

Varsity Wrestling

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Insights For Selling To Murtaza

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Murtaza is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Murtaza

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Murtaza move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Murtaza take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Murtaza

Personality Compatibility


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