EPISODE 13: OMAR SULTAN
From New Orleans to Abu Dhabi and Hawaii – Omar shares gems on his journey including his interest in the medical field, computers, and venture capital
Omar has been a tireless worker for entrepreneurs, technology, and innovation in Hawaii for nearly a decade.
In the interview, Omar gets into how he and his family launched Sultan Ventures, learn about his healthcare and technology background, things he looks for in an entrepreneur’s pitch, the importance of education in our startup ecosystem and much more. A quick teaser, you will find out how many different black belts Omar has, as well as his top three tips on what to do when visiting New Orleans. Lots of great stuff!
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Companies and Programs Mentioned
Notable People Mentioned
Books Mentioned
Living with a Seal by Jesse Itzler
TV Shows Mentioned
Things to do in New Orleans
SHOW NOTES
2:24 – Omar’s unorthodox college experience
6:00 – What to do in New Orleans
7:15 – Omar’s post college plan
11:37 – Owning a business vs. working for a corporation
14:10 – How Omar ended up in Hawaii
15:52 – The start of Sultan Ventures
20:58 – Becoming partners with the University of Hawaii
26:18 – The success of the past XLR8UH cohorts
28:00 – Why XLR8UH is a unique opportunity
33:06 – What is VilCap Community
36:13 – What Omar looks for in an investment opportunity
37:40 – Common mistakes that entrepreneurs make
38:42 – What a team could do to impress Omar during a pitch
42:06 – Omar’s experiences in the Hawaii startup scene
44:10 – The educational side of entrepreneurship
48:15 – Rapid Fire Q&A – What is your favorite thing about Hawaii, what is your favorite beach or place, favorite resources, best book you’ve read recently, last Netflix show you binge watched, best product purchased for under $100, startup founder or investor that inspires you, final tips or advice for entrepreneurs