In addition to his role as CEO of the non-bank financial institute, Walid Hassouna is also a non-executive board member of Tanmeyah microenterprises and EFG Hermes Leasing, both subsidiaries of EFG Hermes Finance. Vice-Chairman of EFG-EV fintech accelerator, board member of Karm solar, and Kazyon hard discount stores.
Prior to joining EFG Hermes in 2016, Walid Hassouna was General Manager and Head of Structured Finance and Investment Banking at Bank Audi, where he closed structured and project finance transactions in excess of USD 15 billion over a seventeen-year banking career that began at Misr International Bank. He also structured and executed several award-winning deals, in project finance and M&A within Egypt and GCC, in addition to several investment banking transactions. He has also been the Head of structured finance and syndication in Banque Misr where he successfully managed to top the league table of the MENA region in syndicated loans.
Walid is a Cairo-University B.B.A holder, where he graduated with the highest honors. He also holds an MBA from J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University as well as Islamic Finance Qualification from CISI- UK.
Tarek El-Kady is a leading entrepreneur and angel investor in his native Alexandria, Egypt. Born and raised in Alexandria, Tarek is the Executive Chairman of KD Group, a group of marketing and advertising agencies serving various clients in the Middle East and North Africa. Tarek is the founder and CEO of Techne Inc. and also the founder and chairman of Alexandria Business Angel Network (Alex Angels) & and; founder and chairman of The Mediterranean Business Angel Investment Network.
Tarek is passionate about helping young people start their businesses. As Founding Curator of the Global Shapers Community Alexandria hub, he spends part of his time giving to the next generation of business owners in the region. Tarek was awarded by the American University in Cairo’s Venture Lab in recognition to his efforts as one of the prominent contributors to the entrepreneurial ecosystem for their outstanding support.
He has been recently appointed as Senator at the Grand Assembly of the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) Senator Elkady will represent Egypt in the Global Startup Committee of the Grand Assembly in 2020
Rafeh launched Cubit Ventures and Founder Institute Egypt, sits on Falak Startups board, is an advisor to Egypt Ventures and Loyal VC, and led one of the largest consulting firms in Egypt.
He is an experienced triple-digit track record executive, entrepreneur, and management consultant where he advised numerous companies of all sizes on growth, turnaround, and business restructuring strategies.
Serial Entrepreneur specializing in the Edtech industry.
Founder/CBO of Armstrong.
Owner of Engineering for kids franchise in Egypt.
Hani W. Naguib is an avid Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship advocate and expert based in Cairo, Egypt. With a career spanning over a decade, Hani has collaborated significantly with influential organizations like IFC, the Global Entrepreneurship Network, EIT Climate-KIC, and Plug'n'Play.
Recognized as the African Ecosystem Hero of the Year in 2023 at the Global Startup Awards, Hani's commitment to nurturing startups shines through his contribution of over 10,000 mentoring hours, emphasizing his passion for fostering entrepreneurial talent worldwide.
His dedication extends beyond mentoring emerging entrepreneurs, having served as a lecturer on Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship at ESLSCA Business School, as a frequent guest speaker at The American University in Cairo, and as a contributor to the EU MC2 Project think tank. Hani also shares his insights as a keynote speaker at events like TEDx, Lean Startup Night, Startup Grind, and GEN Week.
A Senior management with 10+ years of experience across commercial sales leadership - 8 years in Proptech .
I am fortunate to have an experience withstart-ups, brands, and teams that shaped my leadership qualities, skills, drives, motives, and performance.
Building teams, working on data, business development, create and implementing strategies are a part of me, my passion for leading and learning drove me to put my hands on AI, I'm a technology, business, people, and data-driven entrepreneur.
Vijay is a serial entrepreneur, a seasoned CEO, and a technology investor.
He is the Managing Director and Head of MENA at Techstars; the world’s most active pre-seed technology investor; with a portfolio of 3,800+ companies with a combined market capitalization at USD $90Bn.
As a seasoned CEO and a serial entrepreneur, he has 40 years of hands-on experience in founding and growing several companies spread over 7 different industries in Southeast Asia; including Fashion Retail, Clothing Manufacturing, Hi-Tech Safety Helmets, Association Management, Events Production, Property Development and Corporate Venture Capital.
Prior to Techstars, he was the former Global CEO and Chairman of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) based in Washington D.C. He is an Advisor to Scholar of Finance and a Trustee at Richmond University, in addition to holding several board roles in early stage tech companies.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Richmond University (UK) and furthered his executive education at Stanford University. He was the recipient of the Global Entrepreneur Person of the Year by GOPIO and EO.
EX-Marvel – EX-Festival Judge Berlin - Marketing & Products director Paragon developments
Transmedia nominated award (Cologne Film festival)
91 Brands – 11 industries – 9 cities around the world – 10 Billion+ Projects
PHD Re. ,M.Sc ,DIP ,CIB, CISTRAF, CISTA,CISCAM,CZA
Shariah auditor & Zakat accountant
Shariah audit podcast
Margreet is a powerhouse in the world of entrepreneurship and startup development. As Co-founder and Board Member of the Youth Entrepreneurs Network, she nurtures young talent and fosters a thriving ecosystem. Her role as Head of Partnerships at Exits MENA allows her to build strategic relationships that bolster the region's investment landscape.
With over 13 years of experience, Margreet has worked with countless organizations, guiding aspiring entrepreneurs towards their goals. Her commitment to their success has made her a trusted mentor; she's personally engaged with over 5000 entrepreneurs and 70+ startups across diverse sectors. Passionate about championing women, Margreet is a certified Egyptian Equity Seal Auditor.
Based in Egypt, Margreet's impact extends far beyond borders. She collaborates seamlessly with regional organizations, remotely engaging stakeholders to drive positive change. Her leadership has been crucial in managing EU-funded projects worth a staggering €40 million.
Driven by a mission to build sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems, Margreet dedicates herself to round tables, conferences, and projects that create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs. She's spearheaded capacity-building programs, boot camps, hackathons, and matchmaking events – initiatives that empower entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge to achieve their full potential.
Business Transformation Consultant | Marketing & Business Development Instructor| Serial Entrepreneur | Personal Branding Mentor | Driving Brands Growth & Sales | 28 Years Experience | Business Bulletso
CEO at Mori International group.
Over 28 years of strategic expertise in marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship, I am a results-driven professional dedicated to driving brand growth and sales. As a seasoned Business transformation consultant and mentor, I've partnered with over 400 brands, leveraging my insights to formulate effective expansion strategies and boost sales growth.
My journey began with Fortune 500 giants like IBM and P&G, honing my skills in brand building and marketing.
I've spearheaded regional marketing efforts for Burger King across the MENA region, achieving a remarkable 22% increase in profitability.
Entrepreneurship, Business Transformation, Business acumen, and business turnaround are my passions, having founded and led successful ventures in various industries, including tech and hospitality.
Notably, I pioneered the concept of Buy One Get One, serving over 1.25 million consumers and attracting investor interest leading to a successful acquisition. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, I initiated a non-profit endeavor supporting startups and SMEs, reaching over 1000 entities and personally mentoring 60 enterprises.
A certified business mentor and consultant, recognized by global organizations like EU-GIMED and EBRD, I'm committed to fostering a collaborative business ecosystem through initiatives like Cairo Business Community.
My expertise spans from strategic planning and brand development to innovative marketing campaigns, consistently exceeding expectations and delivering tangible results.
📩Let's connect and explore opportunities to elevate your business to new heights with a well-established business development, business transformation, and business acumen background.
Ahmed Mokhtar is an Innovation Consultant, connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem with the corporate world. He focuses on strategic business development, start-up mentorship, and corporate innovation.
He currently manages the corporate innovation program at SODIC. He designs and runs company-wide hackathons to brainstorm and implement ideas that generate revenue and streamline workflows. He also spearheads SODIC’s startup collaboration initiative, nurturing partnerships with accelerators and venture capitalists and implementing startup pilot projects.
As a Startup Mentor and Training Facilitator across EMEA, he also empowers entrepreneurs and collaborates with industry leaders like Microsoft and Falak. He managed Unplugged, the renowned web and app development house, and in 2016, he co-founded Chameleon Coworking, the first coworking space in New Cairo.
He backed up his experience with a Masters degree in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from MIP Politecnico Di Milano (in Italy) and Solvay School of Management and Economics (in Belgium).
Amr Shalan, CEO of TileGreen, embodies a multidisciplinary and goal-oriented approach, fostering business growth through innovative solutions. Forbes has recognized his Startup TileGreen as one of the top 10 Sustainability startups in the Middle East.
A continuous learner and visionary leader, he strives to grow businesses by discovering & and creating new values for businesses and customers.
Equipped with 25+years’ extensive experience in venture building and growth hacking
in multiple sectors, Rasha is motivated to accelerate smart growth, empower women
entrepreneurs and enhance digital innovation strategies for companies. Passionate
about creating impact through technology, policies
● Established executive, proficient in development of data-driven, solution-oriented,
smart and sustainable business growth strategies and innovative business models.
● Entrepreneurial leader with demonstrated capacity for leading a cross-functional
team possessing a strong background in partnership building and business
development with key stakeholders in major organizations, governments,
multinationals, and NGOs in MENA.
● Affluent communicator, and negotiator in deal closing. ● Member in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation committee at AMCHAM, Global
Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), European Business Network (EBN), co-founder and
member at the Women Entrepreneurship Network (WEN)
● Rasha holds a DBA from the Swiss Management Center University focused on “The
entrepreneurial Intentions of Egyptian Youth to startup”. She also holds a Master of
Management of Technology, a Master of Engineering, and a BSc. in civil engineering.
Serial entrepreneur, 11 years of experience in business development,
CEO & Co-founder of Elmawkaa Company LLC one of the best-growing startups in the construction industry in Egypt.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Diploma in Programming from ITI, "6 times founding team member, 5 times I participated in an accelerator and a business incubator, Mentor in three business incubators, Mentored over 100 startups, Twice the head of student activity",
I worked with several businesses as a Product and Growth Manager, providing training and consultation to support their growth.
A Saudi Unicorn(s) builder, a winner of self-made entrepreneur of the year 2021 in Saudi Arabia, with more than 22 years of experience in information technology, research and innovation, and digital transformation. Built himself a unicorn that's the MENA region's leading e-commerce platform "Salla", and an Angel Investor in 5 more MENA Unicorn(s).
Karima El Hakim is the Country Director for Plug & Play in Egypt, the global leader in corporate innovation and one of the top early-stage Venture Capital investors in the world.
Karima's work revolves around ecosystem building, VC investment and startup acceleration/incubation which was duly recognized throughout her previous work at Fawry, Falak Startups and Orascom Development Holding.
She holds a BSc. in Business Administration from the American University in Cairo and a MSc in Market Intelligence and Research from Sciences-Po Paris (IEP).
Significant 20 years’ experience in Investment and Business Development with strong background in Media and Real Estate industries through investment recommendation, business opportunities, sales forecasting and statistical analytics. Developing strategies in addition to involvement in project management and consulting, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate development.
Dr. Nour El-Deen Reda El-Serougy is widely known as the “Eagle of Real Estate” for his active role in Egypt’s and GCC 2030 real estate vision as well as his international efforts in building the bridges of collaboration and trust.
He is Associate Professor of digital transformation, with track of 18 years of entrepreneurship he is the CEO and Founding Partner of Harbor Real Estate ( HRE ) Properties Egypt, and he is one of the leading influential Proptech consultants in the MENA region and managing partner in BB Labs UAE/UK/MENA a fully-fledged digital marketing consultancy specialized in real estate digital transformation.
VP UAE Proptech Council, Member of the FIABCI Emirates Chapter, member of the American Marketing Association, and the Arab Marketing Association, and Member of the Global Ambassadors of Sustainability GAoS.
Moreover he is a faculty member of the renowned authorized real estate institute " Innovation Real Estate Institute Experts " Dubai as well as faculty member of the authorized real estate institute in AbuDhabi by DMT " ThinkProp "
His influence on the real estate market has enabled him to be recognized as an internationally influential real estate marketing consultant in North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Moreover, he is an international Real Estate Events Judge, Speaker, Emcee and roundtables moderator with Invest-Gate Digital round table Egypt, Invest-Gate real estate Talks Egypt - Awards International Emcee UAE – Cityscape Egypt speaker 2020 - Cityscape Egypt speaker 2021 – Cityscape Dubai Speaker 2022 – IPS Dubai speaker 2023 - AIM Abu Dhabi 2023 - Ambassador ACRES 2024 - Ambassador IPS 2024 - AIM Abu Dhabi 2024
Mr. Hossam Heiba is an experienced investment banker and direct investment professional with more than 32 years of experience of which 25 years management experience in setting up, managing, negotiating and enhancing direct investments in more than 15 different sectors and industries with international practice standards that involved undertaking different tasks that varied between managing investment companies and assuming operating roles, restructuring activities and companies, developing and executing workable business plans, initiating and developing start up projects and companies in the various sectors and countries
Mr. Heiba assumed several roles in various high profile companies and institutions such as Banking in Misr Iran Investment Bank, Management consultation in Coopers & Lybrand Management Consulting (currently PwC), Government Agencies in the Public Enterprise Office (PEO) - The Privatization Agency of Egypt, Direct investments & Asset Management in Al Ahly for Development & Investment (ADI), Venture Capital as CEO of Investia Venture Capital, Private Equity as Vice President of Egypt Kuwait Holding Co. (Al Kharafi Group) for Energy, Family Office as CIO in Energya Holding (DIFC), Advisory services as Managing Partner of Orbis Capital and Investment, Private Equity as Senior Partner in Beltone Private Equity as well as the Chief Investment Officer of ADI and the Fund Manager of both Bedaya SME Fund & Papyrus Tourism Fund, Non-banking Financial services as the CEO of Basata for SME & Microfinance.
Mr. Heiba was represented as a director/Chairman in several boards of companies such as Post for Investment (PFI) as Vice Chairman & Head of Investment Committee, Holdi Pharma as member in board investment committee, Chairman of El Nasr for Chemical Pharmaceutical Industries, Egyptian Pharma Distribution & Trading Co, EMRC.
Chiara is the co-founder and partner of AGCC. She is a seasoned entrepreneur, advisor, and investor, launching her first tech company in 2008. She is engaged in various
mentorship programs, accelerators, and network organizations (e.g. Aspen Institute, Rotary International).
My name is Mohamed Hesham , CEO Founder of Galaxy Gaming Club , Cosmic Esports , 3BL Esports , working for Gamecentric.io as operation manager , been working for gamershub.me for 2 years as consultant for Esports.
My name is Maram Mohamed, and I am a passionate leader in the business and gaming world. Originally from Cairo, I am currently the CEO of Ladies Arena, a successful company dedicated to empowering women in the esports scene. Additionally, I serve as the Operations Lead at Virtual Quest, a cutting-edge gaming company that constantly pushes boundaries and creates innovative experiences for gamers.
At Ladies Arena, we believe that diversity and empowerment are key components for success, and I am proud to lead a team that embodies these values. As for Virtual Quest, I am constantly inspired by the endless possibilities in the gaming world.
Outside of work, you can find me exploring new places or spending quality time with my loved ones. I believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Passionate and driven gaming enthusiast. With 10+ years of experience in the gaming industry, I seized upon the huge gap in the market and co-founded Gamers Lounge what became one of the leading esports organizations in MENA.
I am the founder of the Board Games Community in Egypt.
Participated in many events including but not limited to the Maker Faire and currently partnering with Arabian Dice.
I was a co-founder of Geek Station, a gaming hub to increase the Tabletop and RPG community.
After the project ended I continued as the board games community builder and supporter.
My main job is Content Manager in a digital Marketing Agency.
Also I am a podcast creator and have an Egyptian podcast named "Turtle and Dragon"
My vision is to increase the board game community, open new opportunities for startups, and advance to global partnerships to build this growing community.
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