The Mission

Mr. Shahal Khan is a strategic investor in multiple sectors and is considered as a global economic leader in alternative global finance and New Economic theory per Digital Assets. He is a socially aware investor (for good impact) and has over 36 years of experience with investments encompassing Telecoms, Real Estate, Energy, Natural Resources, Technology (specific emphasis on Internet-related communications technologies and advanced cyber security solutions) as well as various agricultural food security sectors. He has been directly responsible for syndication of over $25b USD in equity for projects as a principal through Burkhan. 

He is the Founder of Burkhan World, a holding company with diversified investments focusing on reinvesting gains from portfolio investments into companies that have the potential to accelerate sustainability globally. His focus has been to create the first ever global economic system that focuses on equity of the individual and not debt. His patent pending design for Tempus Network is a culmination of that thought process. 

Shahal is currently the Chairman and CEO of Burtech, a NASDAQ listed investment company. Burtech as of December 2023 signed a deal to merge with AI Semiconductor company Blaize for a valuation of $954 million USD. 

Shahal is also a shareholder of Enercap, a innovative Graphene based battery company based out of the UAE that has patents for non-lithium Graphene carbon based energy storage, that company is planning to list on the public markets in Q1 of 2023. 

Shafi Khan is a visionary entrepreneur and leader with a distinguished track record in business development and strategic investments within the advanced technology sectors. In 2023, he founded The Ghazi Group (TGG), a strategic advisory firm that quickly became a critical player in the Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Industry. TGG, a division of the Burkhan Family Office where Shafi also serves as Chief Operating Officer, specializes in the evolution of GPU DataCenters, crucial for AI and high-performance computing. As a Platinum Channel Partner of SuperMicro Systems, TGG offers exclusive, tailored GPU solutions, setting it apart in a competitive industry.

In mid 2024,  Shahal and Shafi co-founded Tachyon9 with the purpose to be the leader in developing and managing full data centers with high-performance GPU clusters to compute the largest global data pools. His strategic leadership within the Burkhan Family Office has been instrumental in guiding technology companies and overseeing investments across industries such as Fintech, Blockchain, and Gaming.

Shafi’s expertise in diverse fields like FinTech, Blockchain, and Digital Media has driven innovative strategies and significant business outcomes, solidifying his position as a key figure in the technology and investment sectors, with a lasting impact on the organizations he leads.

Since February 2021, Mr. Livson has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Burkhan World, a prominent family office investment company. He is also the Managing Member of BurTech LP, LLC, the firm's sponsor. In addition to his current roles, Mr. Livson has been the Chief Compliance Officer at Katalyst Securities LLC, an investment banking firm, since July 2014. 

Mr. Livson began his career at PriceWaterhouseCoopers in London and Moscow, where he specialized in corporate finance within sectors such as real estate, energy, and telecommunications. He later joined Hagstromer and Qviberg, a leading Swedish brokerage, in their investment banking division. 

Upon relocating to the U.S. in 2000, Mr. Livson founded an investment banking advisory firm, focusing on helping European and BRIC companies go public in the U.S., secure capital, and navigate cross-border M&A transactions. He has raised over $100 million for companies in the oil & gas, technology, and biotechnology industries. Mr. Livson is a CFA charterholder and has held Series 7, 24, and 63 registrations with FINRA. He holds a Master’s in Mathematical Finance from Columbia University, a Master’s in Physics from Moscow State Institute of Electronics Technology, and a Finance degree from the London School of Economics.

Bill McEwen has a rich and diverse background, excelling in managing global operations and securing substantial capital for technology ventures. With over 35 years in the computer software, hardware, and internet services industries, he has played pivotal roles in sales, marketing, and product management, introducing innovative solutions to Fortune 100 companies.

Bill’s journey in the software industry began in 1987 when he contributed to the creation of the groundbreaking dBFast product line. He later became Director of Internet Related Businesses at Adonis Corporation, launching award-winning products and forging partnerships with tech giants like Microsoft, AOL and American Airlines.

In 1997, Bill joined Gateway's Amiga team, eventually becoming President and CEO of Amiga, Inc., where he led the development of AmigaAnywhere, a pioneering product for cross-platform application deployment. More recently, Bill brought his expertise to the Burkhan World Family Office as a business consultant. His exceptional contributions earned him a promotion to VP of Business Development, where he now oversees key subsidiaries, including The Ghazi Group (TGG) and Tachyon9.