Ambassador

• Feb 2023 - Present

AfricaBerlin Network (ABN) forms a collective platform that brings together communities within the startup ecosystems across Africa and Berlin. We enable relationship-building among investors, startups, and bridge builders by organizing workshops, events and delegation trips to Berlin and Africa. We work together with policymakers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and others to build bridges and foster cross-continental partnerships. ABN is a project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), supported by the Berlin Senate Department for Economy, Energy and Public Enterprises and implemented by enpact and Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH. Show less

Venture Developer

• Jul 2022 - Present

FoundersLane was acquired by Creative Dock. Now all under one name. FoundersLane was acquired by Creative Dock. Now all under one name.

Startup mentor & Jury member

• Sep 2022 - Present

Global Shaper - Berlin Hub

• Jan 2022 - Present

Outgoing Curator- Global Shapers Riyadh hub

• Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

Global Shaper - Riyadh Hub

• Mar 2017 - Dec 2021

Curator - Global Shapers Riyadh Hub

• Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

Venture Developer

• Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

Innovation Strategy Senior Consultant

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

Innovation team is part of Strategy & Consulting practice of Accenture, a leading multinational professional services firm with $44.33B REV in 2020. Delivered transformative strategy and Innovation offerings to clients in a variety of industries. • Developed proposals for multi-million projects. • Designed innovation framework for major public and private sector clients. • Delivered strategy and innovation frameworks and activities during different projects. Innovation team is part of Strategy & Consulting practice of Accenture, a leading multinational professional services firm with $44.33B REV in 2020. Delivered transformative strategy and Innovation offerings to clients in a variety of industries. • Developed proposals for multi-million projects. • Designed innovation framework for major public and private sector clients. • Delivered strategy and innovation frameworks and activities during different projects.

Advisor

• Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

HP launched its first MENA-focused VC fund, Oryx Fund, investing in game-changing Tech Startups at late Seed and Series A. • Introduced the Fund to Potential investors including Family offices, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Institutional Investors and Sovereign Wealth Funds. • Assisted the team mapping different Startup Ecosystems particularly in North Africa, to increase the deal flow. HP launched its first MENA-focused VC fund, Oryx Fund, investing in game-changing Tech Startups at late Seed and Series A. • Introduced the Fund to Potential investors including Family offices, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Institutional Investors and Sovereign Wealth Funds. • Assisted the team mapping different Startup Ecosystems particularly in North Africa, to increase the deal flow.

Advisory Manager

• Feb 2020 - Sep 2020

Transformation Management Unit (TMU) is part of the Consulting practice of PWC, the second-largest professional services network in the world and considered one of the Big Four accounting firms. Delivered Project Management Consulting projects. • Developed proposals for multi-million projects. • Designed project management framework for major public sector clients • Assisted project management multiple activities during different projects Transformation Management Unit (TMU) is part of the Consulting practice of PWC, the second-largest professional services network in the world and considered one of the Big Four accounting firms. Delivered Project Management Consulting projects. • Developed proposals for multi-million projects. • Designed project management framework for major public sector clients • Assisted project management multiple activities during different projects

Project Manager

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

Fetchr is a growth stage Tech-Logistics startup (raised+70m USD funds in total), headquartered in Dubai and operating in 7 countries across MENA. Named the top startup in MENA in 2017, according to Forbes. • Defined new & optimal processes to meet client expectations. • Communicated Fetchr’s capabilities to the clients & bridged the gap between client’s process & Fetchr’s process. • Developed hands-on approach by working with operations team and staying updated with all the new developments.• Managed and ensured that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. • Engaged stakeholders and managed communication with them to get the detailed ordering briefs, and clarified specific requirements of each project. Show less

C2C Manager - KSA

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

• Launched & expanded the C2C service.• Arranged and attended meetings targeted SMEs to introduce the new C2C service to them.• Designed the C2C customer experience. • Managed fleet acquisitions and operations.

Entrepreneurship & Investment Consultant (Independent)

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

Designed, managed and delivered projects for multiple key players within the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in KSA. • Designed & developed selection and evaluation process for startups at Prince Mohamed Bin Salman Business Incubator • Assessed and developed mentorship programs for BIAC (The biggest public-sector business incubator). • Developed the existed organization structure, strategy and developed new services for the Saudi Business Incubators Network (SBIN), the one and only platform for incubators, accelerators and other entrepreneurship bodies. • Designed and developed an incubation program for the National Digitization Unit (Public Entity). • Developed mentorship programs, and selection processes for MIT Enterprise Business Forum – Pan Arab. • Developed the strategy of BIBAN (the biggest Entrepreneurship forum in KSA, attended by 5000 persons) for the Small and Medium Enterprises Authority (Monsha’at). • Developed Social-Impact projects for CSR departments in multiple banks and corporates. • Mentored and advised multiple early-stage startups in different domains. Show less

Business Development Manager

• Sep 2014 - Nov 2016

DEMO is a leading IT added-value Reseller and an official partner for most of the hardware and software global IT vendors (i.e., HP, DELL, IBM, MICROSOFT, VMWARE, etc.). DEMO manages projects and distribution business worth of 15m USD annually. • Managed vendor communication, partnerships and +600 key accounts from public & private sectors. • Managed a team of 12 account managers as well as hiring and training new team members. • Leveraged the vendors’ annual incentives to create a lead generation team to help building database, expanding the business pipeline and generating new sales leads. • Acted as a project manager for all mega projects with private and public sector clients. Show less

Co-Founder & CEO

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

The first E-Commerce platform to be based on a mobile app in Egypt. The Tech-Startup introduced a virtual reality shopping experience, for the first time as well, connecting the app to a printed magazine based on the QR Code technology. • Performed a market research and developed a business model canvas. • Developed a marketing, sales and business development strategy. • Developed a full Android & IOS application versions. • Raised a pre-seed angel fund. • Managed a team of 15 varied between Technology, Product, Business Development and Creative. • Managed the hiring process for all the team. Show less

Business Development Executive

• Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

A Digital Solutions Startup, offering full-stack web & app development as well as creative services. The Cairo-based Startup focused on supporting Startups a Tech partner, and develop in-house products that turned later into independent Startups as well. • Arranged and attended meetings, and built a wide portfolio of Startups and SMEs clients. • Developed existed Tech-products and developed new ones. • Managed projects & marketing activities and created a pipeline for new business opportunities. Show less

Marketing Intern

• Jul 2012 - Sep 2012

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