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Managing Partners: Jacques Habra

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Jacques Habra began his professional career during his senior year at the University of Michigan. Although Habra was about to graduate with Honors in Philosophy and English, he launched a technology company focused on Web applications and on-line communications aptly named Web Elite, LLC.

Web Elite grew in the late 90's into a perennial leader in the Web development world being named one of Crain's top Web companies from 1998 through 2003. Habra's ability to connect the complex technical world, communications potential of the Internet, and business objectives of medium to large business led to steady growth and profits. Without any outside capital, Web Elite grew profitably each year into a multi-million business with a global client base including General Motors, Wells Fargo, Marsh McClennan, Sun Microsystems, and ESPN. A perennial media magnet, Web Elite was continually recognized for Habra quickly established himself as an expert in the field of Web applications, on-line marketing, and Web communications providing numerous articles to national publications and speaking at engagements `for a wide range of industries.

The company developed a national presence with offices in New York City and San Francisco. However, the most notable location remained the headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI. In 2000, Habra purchased and renovated the Ann Arbor 1 & 2 Theater building into one of the Midwest’s most stunning and visually engaging architectural offices. While the rest of the Web economy slowed, Web Elite experienced its best year in 2001 with revenues over $3.5 Million. In addition, Anderson Consulting named Habra Entrepreneur of the Year. 2001 also marked Habra's recognition by Ernst& Young for a third consecutive year as Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist in Information Technology.

In 2002, Habra sold Web Elite to a group of private members and Web Elite consolidated operations in the Pleasant Ridge, MI area.

Building on Habra’s success in the Information Technology and Business Consulting, Habra launched Habra Investment Properties, LLC and Habra Enterprises, LLC developing real estate investments in the residential and commercial markets respectively. Real estate investments have spanned the continental United States from San Francisco and Los Angeles to regional Midwest locations.

In 2004, Habra partnered with Amer Zahr in the launch of OZ, a multi-cultural night club in downtown Ann Arbor. OZ expansion plans include development opportunities in Los Angeles, New York City, and Philadelphia.

Habra continues to provide CEOs of $25MM+ companies business and IT consulting through Noospheric, LLC.

As an IndyMuse managing partner, Habra manages high level strategy and business development leveraging 10 years of successful business ventures. Please visit the growing list of media coverage on Jacques Habra’s companies, investments, and notable success stories.