Alkarim has been involved in technology investment banking, venture capital and venture debt for over 20 years, during which period he has advised or invested in over 200 companies. Prior to joining Espresso, he was the Founder and Managing Partner of Intrepid Business Acceleration Fund, a venture capital fund, and also Managing Director of. Intrepid Equity Finance, an advisory firm. Alkarim started his finance career at Yorkton Securities, a boutique investment banking firm, eventually leading its information technology investment banking practice and co-managing two investment funds. Alkarim sits on the Board of SCI Marketview.