Paul Abrahimzadeh, Partner at 1789 Capital | Investing in America's Future: AI, Defense, and Beyond
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode of Searching for Mana - ON LOCATION, guest host Malak Alba speaks with Paul Abrahimzadeh, Partner at 1789 Capital.
Paul discusses his transition from Citigroup to 1789 Capital and shares insights into the firm's investment philosophy of 'patriotic capitalism,' which focuses on bolstering American competitiveness. The conversation covers Paul's methods for identifying high-growth companies, the economic impact of tech investments in the US, and his views on the burgeoning fields of AI, data infrastructure, and defence tech.
Paul emphasises the importance of sustainable growth and the potential risks of over-leverage in the US economy.
Recorded at FII Institute in Riyadh, this insightful conversation is not to be missed for anyone interested in venture capital and tech innovation. Tune in to learn more about the future of tech investments and the role of venture capital in shaping it.
Paul Abrahimzadeh
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-abrahimzadeh-618b93345/
Malak Alba
X (Twitter): https://x.com/Malakincrypto
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-albaw/
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In this episode of Searching for Mana - ON LOCATION, guest host Malak Alba speaks with Paul Abrahimzadeh, Partner at 1789 Capital. Paul discusses his transition from Citigroup to 1789 Capital and shares insights into the firm's investment philosophy of 'patriotic capitalism,' which focuses on bolstering American competitiveness. The conversation covers Paul's methods for identifying high-growth companies, the economic impact of tech investments in the US, and his views on the burgeoning fields of AI, data infrastructure, and defence tech. Paul emphasises the importance of sustainable growth and the potential risks of over-leverage in the US economy. Recorded at FII Institute in Riyadh, this insightful conversation is not to be missed for anyone interested in venture capital and tech innovation. Tune in to learn more about the future of tech investments and the role of venture capital in shaping it. Paul Abrahimzadeh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-abrahimzadeh-618b93345/ Malak Alba X (Twitter): https://x.com/Malakincrypto LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-albaw/ Enjoyed this episode? Give it a thumbs up & subscribe for more inspiring conversations!