Edward Hamati
About Edward Hamati
Edward Hamati - President of Polarity
Edward Hamati has been serving as the President of Polarity since 2018. In this role, he collaborates closely with David Steward II to lead the firm's strategy and corporate development. With over 20 years of experience in company building, investing, and M&A in various industries, Hamati brings substantial expertise to his leadership position at Polarity.
Edward Hamati - Previous Roles and Industry Impact
Prior to joining Polarity, Edward Hamati served as Director at BioGenerator where he was part of the investment team, led capital formation efforts, and operated as a partner to support multiple portfolio companies within the technology, healthcare, and agriculture sectors. Hamati also contributed significantly at The Chi Rho Group, a private equity firm with focuses on consumer packaged goods, technology, and media & entertainment. Further, he has a background in consulting through his work with The Broadband Group, a management consulting firm where he consulted for various Fortune 500 clients and led the financial services platform.
Edward Hamati - Education and Academic Background
Edward Hamati holds a B.S. degree in Cellular Biology from the University of California, Davis. He furthered his education with an M.B.A. from California State University, Sacramento, specializing in Finance and Business Strategy. Additionally, he attended the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, focusing on business strategy, and the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy, where he enhanced his knowledge in due diligence, business plan development, and corporate startup models.
Edward Hamati - Experience in Medical Research
Edward Hamati also has experience in the field of medical research. He worked at the Center for Comparative Respiratory Biology and Medicine at UC Davis. This experience in medical research contributed to his broad understanding of the biotechnology and healthcare industries, which he later utilized in his roles at BioGenerator and other companies.