Hamza Qadir

Hamza Qadir is a seasoned entrepreneur and healthcare strategist with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. As the Founder and CEO of Momentum Venture Labs since July 2019, Hamza has driven innovation in the startup ecosystem. Currently serving as Managing Director of The Founders Arena and Director of Strategic Innovations and Operations at First National Bank of Scotia, Hamza also led fintech accelerator programs at The Venture Center. Prior roles include Manager of Strategic Innovations and Business Analyst at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, where Hamza contributed as a Population Health Strategist for major clients like Walmart and Tyson. Hamza's academic background includes a Master's degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Arkansas.