Usman Gul

Usman Gul, serving as the founder and CEO of Metal, has carved a niche in the venture capital industry by focusing on the critical role of sector and geo specialists. He advocates for the integration of domain experts and specialists from developing countries into the fundraising pipelines of startups. Gul underscores the significance of technology-driven marketplaces that facilitate the creation of sector-focused venture capital firms. He highlights how geo specialists possess deep expertise and a strong belief in the potential of specific geographies, making them invaluable to founders in emerging markets. Gul advises these founders to actively seek out and consider geo specialists during their fundraising endeavors and recommends compiling a list of venture capital firms with significant investments in their specific sector or country.