Hazem James Abolrous is a seasoned professional with over 23 years of experience in the software industry and business. Currently serving as Managing Partner at RingStone since September 2020, Hazem partners with private equity investors and tech-enabled companies to enhance business value through various services. Prior roles include Managing Director at Crosslake Technologies and Department Head for Microsoft Innovation at Skype, where Hazem developed a global learning organization. With 18 years at Microsoft, Hazem directed innovative R&D projects and served as a key strategist for global intellectual property and consulting services. Additional roles include Board Member and Investor at Isabella's Clearly and Non-Executive Board Member at Technology International Inc of Virginia, along with founding a successful restaurant franchise, The Italian Pie.