JAKUB ŻURAWIŃSKI · DUBAI
I’m Jakub Żurawiński, Chief Business Development Officer at AmericanFortress, entrepreneur, and angel investor based in Dubai. I work at the intersection of company strategy, capital, and strategic partnerships, bringing the perspective of both an operator and an investor.
01 / HOW I THINK
Building a company and investing in one ask different questions. I bring both perspectives to the conversation.
As an operator, I understand the decisions and uncertainty involved in building. As an investor, I consider the team, incentives, and opportunity behind the ambition.
My focus is on connecting company strategy with the capital, relationships, and execution needed to move it forward. My background in law shapes how I assess complexity, structure decisions, and think about lasting partnerships.
I use AI and rapid prototyping to shorten the distance between a strategic question and something we can test.
Beyond business, my interests include macroeconomics, biohacking, and kitesurfing.
02 / COMPANIES & IMPACT
CURRENT LEADERSHIP
Chief Business Development Officer
At AmericanFortress, I lead business development across investor relations, commercial strategy, and strategic partnerships for privacy infrastructure serving digital wallets and custodians.
My work includes developing institutional relationships, partnerships including Brink’s Global, and the company’s presence in Dubai.
Cofounder
Helped grow the team from 3 to 30 and secured more than $5M from 70+ investors. Contributed to a $5M EU grant proposal for blockchain research and development.
Business development leadership
Led investor relations and projects supporting IPO preparation, alongside advising on acquisition strategy and recruiting key management for the crypto payments business.
Advisor
Advised on tokenomics, whitepaper development, and positioning for a wallet serving retail and institutional audiences.
03 / PERSPECTIVES & PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS
Bitcoin, access to finance, fundraising, and the companies building the next generation of financial infrastructure.
WIRED MIDDLE EAST
Commentary on Iran’s crypto economy and the role of digital assets in access to finance.
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CNBC ARABIA
A television conversation on Bitcoin and its growing place in the financial landscape.
View the appearance ↗Global conferences representing projects and speaking.
Sequire Investor Summit · Invest Web3 Forum Dubai · Cardano Summit · GITEX · Tokenize · ABC Conclave
BitAngels Dubai pitch winner, 2025 ↗LinkedIn audience of founders, investors, and industry peers.
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04 / SHARED EXPERIENCE
“Kuba enthusiastically presented the company at key industry events and meetings with investors, often gaining essential partnerships and contacts.”
“His interdisciplinary understanding allows him to identify and mitigate risks while simultaneously developing new business opportunities.”
05 / PERSONAL PICKS
A few tools and products that are part of my everyday life.
I’m proficient in vibe coding and use it to build prototypes, explore ideas, and automate repetitive work. It is part of how I stay close to what the technology can do.
Longevity & biohacking supplements.
Explore my personal recommendation.
Digital identity for sending crypto by name.
The infrastructure I work on every day.
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06 / CONNECT
I welcome conversations with founders, investors, and business leaders where there is a clear shared interest in building, investing, or working together.
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