👋🏼 I'm Abs. Yes, the nickname is ironic.
Previously based in London, I'm now in Amsterdam cycling aggressively down the 'wrong' side of the road.
I work at Keen Venture Partners, investing in European start ups by day and moonlighting as a chef 🧑🏼🍳 in my own living room at night. I like tech, hip hop and food.
You can find me on LinkedIn or Twitter or drop me an email.
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