Shakil co-founded SzVentures, an investment firm with over a dozen acquisitions across multiple eCommerce industries including prescription eyewear, metal promotional products, fitness gear, fashion accessories, custom apparel, and print media. He manages a domestic and outsourced team responsible for acquisitions, digital marketing, web development, product sourcing, operations, and financial analysis. Shakil was born in Austin and holds a BBA from University of Texas in Austin and an MBA from the Acton school of Business