bwtech@UMBC is thrilled to welcome Hakim Dyer as our newest Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR)! With over 35 years of experience in high-stakes finance, executive leadership, and strategic coaching, Hakim brings a laser-focused, no-nonsense approach to helping founders move from stuck to scaling.
A seasoned strategist, investor, and advisor, Hakim has worked with entrepreneurs, creatives, and executives who’ve built something real but feel stuck. Whether it’s slowed growth, team fatigue, or blurred vision, Hakim’s specialty is helping leaders cut through the noise, identify real roadblocks, and chart a clear, actionable path forward.
His work is grounded in a belief that most friction isn’t a hustle problem—it’s a strategy problem. At bwtech, Hakim is ready to work closely with companies to:
- Cut the noise and zero in on strategic, structural, or personal blockers
- Focus their fire by removing distractions and surface-level hacks
- Build bold, actionable strategies that leaders can execute confidently
- Drive real traction with aligned teams and a grounded plan
“We’re thrilled to have Hakim on the team,” said Marjie Cota, Director of Entrepreneurial Services at bwtech. “His coaching style is direct, strategic, and deeply empowering, which makes him a perfect fit for our community of ambitious innovators.”
Hakim is the Founder of Dyer & Company, where for over 13 years, he has served as an executive finance coach, facilitator, and fractional CFO. He is also currently serving as the Interim Executive Director of the Maryland Business Innovation Association (MBIA).
Hakim has held leadership roles as CFO at TexelTek, CEO of Petro Sep Global, CEO for North America at United Bank of Kuwait, and holds degrees from Dartmouth College (BA), Middlebury College (MA), and the Paris Chamber of Commerce & Industry, (Dip. Sup.) where he developed a strong foundation in critical thinking and leadership that continues to shape his work today.