Hakim Dyer

Founder | Executive Coach | Capital Strategist

Disrupting the Status Quo

Hakim Dyer isn’t your typical financial strategist or business coach. For over four decades, he’s been the go-to fixer for founders, executives, and institutions ready to break the mold and build something that actually matters. From billion-dollar buyouts to grassroots startups, Hakim has played every side of the capital game—and always with one goal in mind: to turn money into meaningful, lasting change.

From the Streets to the Boardroom

Hakim’s story starts in the heart of New York City, where the realities of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Manhattan’s West Side taught him early what grit and adaptability really look like. Classical music training and a spot in a renowned boys’ choir? That was just the warmup. When his family moved to Boston during the chaos of desegregation, Hakim learned to thrive in tough, unpredictable environments—skills that still drive his coaching and strategy today.

A Mind for Strategy, A Heart for Impact

Dartmouth. Middlebury. Paris. Hakim didn’t just collect degrees—he mastered the art of high-stakes learning, coaching, and performance. Whether teaching French with the Rassias Method or running bilingual radio shows in France, he learned how to help people perform under pressure and adapt in real-time. That edge is what he brings to every client conversation.

Banking on Change

Hakim cut his teeth in international banking, structuring deals for everyone from multinational giants to local entrepreneurs. But he wasn’t content to just move money—he wanted to change the game. So he launched loan centers in Boston’s toughest neighborhoods, built community funds in the wake of civil unrest, and created new financial models that made capital work for people, not just corporations.

Innovation, Not Imitation

Hakim’s fingerprints are all over some of the most innovative capital solutions in the country—from pioneering impact investing and green mortgages to designing the first OCC-approved Islamic home finance program in the U.S. He’s helped launch funds that now manage billions and structured deals that changed entire industries.

If you’re looking for someone who follows the rules, keep looking. If you want someone who rewrites them for your benefit, you’re in the right place.

Builder. Fixer. Closer.

Hakim has been the architect behind high-growth tech firms, urban real estate empires, and media companies breaking new ground. He’s led companies through explosive growth, complex sales, and industry-defining pivots—always with an eye on the bottom line and a finger on the pulse of what’s next.

Why Small and Mid-Market Business Owners Hire Hakim

Let’s be real: the business world doesn’t cut small and mid-market companies any slack. You’re expected to scale, compete, and innovate with fewer resources and less room for error than the big guys. That’s where Hakim comes in.

Hakim knows how to spot the opportunities others miss and turn your unique position into your biggest advantage. He’s not just another consultant with a playbook — he’s a strategist who’s been in the trenches, engineered turnarounds under pressure, and built capital structures that actually work in the real world.

If you’re tired of generic advice and ready for a coach who will push you to think bigger, act bolder, and execute smarter, Hakim’s the one you want in your corner. He’ll help you:

• Navigate growth and avoid the pitfalls that kill promising companies.

• Build capital strategies that fuel expansion—without losing control.

• Reinvent your business model when the market shifts.

• Transform challenges into launch pads for your next level.

Hakim’s approach is direct, creative, and unapologetically results-driven. If you’re ready to shake things up and leave your competitors wondering what just happened, it’s time to work with Hakim Dyer.

Coaching for the Brave

Hakim’s coaching isn’t for the faint of heart. He started by mentoring underrepresented students and quickly became a leader in transformative coaching, guiding people through high-pressure, high-stakes moments. Whether you’re a founder staring down your next big move or an executive ready to reinvent your business, Hakim’s approach is about unlocking your edge and making it work for you.

Voice. Vision. Velocity.

Hakim is a storyteller, a jazz guitarist, and a voice that cuts through the noise. He’s as comfortable behind a mic as he is in the boardroom or on a sailboat navigating uncharted waters. For leaders who want to go further, faster — and aren’t afraid to shake things up — Hakim Dyer is the partner you want in your corner.