Ruzgar Barisik

Ruzgar is Managing Partner of Next Billion Capital Partners, a private equity investment firm focused on global emerging markets. Next Billion manages investment funds targeting high growth opportunities across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Previously, Ruzgar led IFC / World Bank's technology investments across EMEA and consumer internet investments. At IFC, Ruzgar launched Techemerge.org, a market-entry accelerator for global tech companies, and Startup Catalyst, a FoF program for early-stage funds. He received a BA from Cornell University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.