OUR TEAM
Ameen HakimIanpour
Ameen serves as a founding member of Sweetzer Capital.
In Ameen’s prior experience as President of KFMS Inc., he oversaw over 20 Burger King locations, with a focus on driving operational efficiency and leading portfolio growth.
Ameen’s prior experience driving operational excellence at KFMS Inc. serves as the underpinning for Sweetzer’s approach to operational improvements with partner brands.
He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
James serves as a founding member of Sweetzer Capital.
In James’ prior experience working on the Investments team at CIM Group, he sourced, evaluated, and executed over $1 billion in real estate transactions — including the $255 million acquisition of a 1,012-unit community in Phoenix, the largest market-rate multifamily deal in the city’s history.
Outside of work, he is a member of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, the US Green Building Council, and a board member for United Hatzalah.
He graduated with a degree in Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California.
james marzouk
Shawn serves as a Strategic Advisor to Sweetzer Capital.
He has experience as a Private Equity Investor at Blackstone and Ares Management, where he has spent time evaluating consumer brands, including leading restaurant chains, fitness concepts, and wellness brands.
He graduated with a degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University.