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Venture Builder & Interim Executive | 15 years experience | Ex-MD / Partner

I drive growth from Strategy to Commercial Execution. I have led 10+ end-to-end ventures and nationwide accelerators (GCC Govt-backed - Manufacturing & Family Business Innovation) and have worked with over 40 businesses on new venture ideas, innovation strategy, or commercialization opportunities.

Core Sectors: Mobility, Manufacturing, Retail, Real Estate, Construction & Govt.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
German
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Dubai (up to 50km)

Velrise Partners
Co-Founder & Partner
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
October 2025 - Today (8 months)
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
A next-generation advisory firm operating at the intersection of strategy and enterprise building.

Our approach unites tier-1 consulting DNA and the pragmatism of entrepreneurs. Focusing on business building & eco-system facilitation (Accelerators/Incubators/Venture Studios) as well as portfolio value enhancement & business model innovation.

Always working towards on one goal: Creating lasting value.
Innovation Business model Business analysis Commercial strategy Start-up
Thabat Ventures
Program Director
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
October 2022 - June 2025 (2 years and 8 months)
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Program Director of Thabat Ventures

THABAT is a initiative of the UAE Ministry of Economy to enable Family Businesses and their NxG to innovate and take the next step to a digital future of their enterprises with our proven corporate venture building methodology.
Business model Business development Corporate strategy
BridgeMaker GmbH
Partner - Gulf / GCC
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
January 2023 - July 2025 (2 years and 6 months)
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Headed the Bridgemaker expansion into the Middle East / GCC
Defined & Launched 2 Government-backed Innovation Hubs
Led 7 Venture Projects with prestigious UAE Family Businesses & Government Agencies
Collaborated with over 40 Family Businesses on Innovation & AI/Digital Transformation Knowledge Experiences
Established over 10 commercial Partnerships
Innovation Commercial strategy Business development Start-up

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Bachelor of Science - BS
Cologne University of Applied Sciences
2013
Bachelor of Science - BS

Oliver Dewar Kreusen

Sr. Expert-Innovation & Venture Commercialisation

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