Sharif was previously the CEO of the Dubai Future District Fund, a venture capital fund of funds and direct investment vehicle launched by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum and anchored with AED 1bn by the DIFC and Dubai Future Foundation. In the mid-90s he started his career as an entrepreneur, having failed, acquired and exited several businesses which ultimately led him to Google where he spent nearly 7 years leading Google's North America performance ads strategy. Since 2016, he has been investing in tech startups across MENA and was the most active investor in the region between 2017-2020.

As a seasoned career expert with over 20 years of leadership experience, I have a rich history of accomplishments, including pioneering a people-centric culture at Careem that led to its unicorn status and a successful exit. Co-founding Hydro Wind Energy, I played a key role in a $55M funding round. I'm adept in OKR and performance system implementation, enhancing productivity and aligning team goals. My expertise also lies in guiding mid-level professionals through workplace challenges with practical solutions and advocating for agile tech culture, bringing a straightforward approach to complex organizational dynamics.

In 2014 I left a corporate marketing career at L'Oreal to join a random startup as their "Marketing Guy". That random startup, Careem, was recently acquired by Uber for $3.1B 🦄 Becoming the 1st Tech Unicorn of Middle East and Africa. Then I joined 2 friends to help them grow their laundry app. In 14 months, we grew Washmen by more than 5X and close a multi-million dollar fundraise. Facebook even created a case study about us. Since then I’ve been helping founders worldwide to crack growth.

Michael Bruck is a tech executive with experience in semiconductor design, marketing, and strategic planning. Career highlights include roles at Intel where he was Chief of Staff to Andy Grove, established the "Wintel" alliance, and expanded Intel in China. He also has advised numerous technology startups and scaleups, and guided SRI International's expansion in Asia.

CFO of ADX-listed ADNOC Drilling, largest energy solutions provider in EMEA. Experience includes being CFO of AIQ, AI JV between ADNOC and G42, CFO at Swvl, first mass transit marketplace to go public globally, Executive Director at Moelis with 13 years of IB experience, executing >$100bn of capital raises, financings, M&A, and restructurings across >60 transactions, Adjunct Professor of Practice at the American University in Cairo, Entrepreneur in Residence at Hub71. CFA Charterholder, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, youngest CFO on both Nasdaq and ADX and Forbes Middle East 30 under 30 .

Leading a lifestyle by design - Work - Lifestyle balance. Serial entrepreneur since the age of 21, in various geographies & sectors, ranging from Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Trading, Tech & Tech enabled businesses. Street smart with a simple mantra - achieve goals in the simplest, shortest and most economical way/s without compromising on Quality & Ethics! ALL FEES GOES TO CHARITY - Education - Health - General Emergencies.

Mohammed Al Rasbi's 35-year journey in tech and startups reflects a sincere dedication to growth and learning. With humble beginnings coding on an Apple IIc, he's become a supportive force in Oman's startup scene. Leading the Oman Technology Fund's Preseed portfolio investments and acceleration and R&D Capital & Labs, Mohammed focuses on collaboration and empowerment, quietly shaping the future of entrepreneurship in the MENA region.

Co-Founder & former CPO of Bosta, I'm now in London launching my second startup, TradeHub, to help manufacturers from emerging markets sell their products internationally. My expertise lies in developing B2B startups and products, and scaling them into multimillion-dollar businesses. I was recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 as one of the youngest successful entrepreneurs in the Middle East. Feel free to ask me anything about building startups, developing tech and product teams, and scaling products.

Partner at Series A MENA focused fund. Venture builder, founder, operator, ex-CFO, ex- growth capital specialist: over $80m in SME financing in MENA.

Engineer, turned Management Consultant, turned serial-Entrepreneur, turned Venture Capitalist. Fundraised for and (co)founded 4 companies: 1 (modest) exit | 3 belly-ups...so chances are "I've been there, done that". Oh, and I'm not afraid to call it as it is!

Co-founded Dubai's largest edtech platform, SecureMyScholarship, at 25, which today accounts for approx. 10% of all private university enrolments in Dubai. Previously founded the UAE's largest student lifestyle platform, Lock&Stock, at 21, which at its peak connected over 80,000 students with over 1200 brands across UAE. Some other accomplishments - 1. Won Forbes 30 Under 30 award and Arabian Business Future Star award 2. Featured by CNN, Entrepreneur, and over 40 other publications 3. Raised over $1.2 million in capital

With over 15 years of experience in business development, fund raising and strategy, I've somehow survived the wild world of startups. This industry, filled with risk-takers, visionaries, and geniuses, has a way of sucking you in, and I’ve loved every minute of it. I’ve successfully fund raised over $300m, most notably at ICONIQ Motors in China and W Motors in the UAE. As the Head of Partnerships at Brinc, a global venture accelerator and platform, I oversee multiple accelerator programs in the Middle East. I work with incredible founders every day building the amazing businesses of the future. I'm also a Partner and shareholder in Callmi, the Middle East's Number 1 Mentor Platform. I absolutely love ice cream which naturally led me to investing and co-creating a delicious Arabic Ice Cream brand called Mama Booza. Probably my favourite industry so far!

I'm a venture capitalist who cares a lot about the ecosystem. I used to be an entrepreneur in the past and didn't do it very well. I'm just here and I'm happy to help however I can. All proceeds to go Palestine Red Crescent Society

Serial entrepreneur, hacker, angel, 9-exits, 4 unicorns, deep-tech investor. Expert in spatial intelligence, GIS, 🛰️ Satellite remote sensing, material science and discovery, Energy & ESG, Life sciences, Urban technologies, Construction material science, biotech, Cement and Concrete, Nanotechnology, Graphene Carbon based materials, Nanotechnology, Decentralized EDGE AI, Smart cities, Urban planning, People and culture, Software assisted Material Sciences, Thermoplastics, Hydrocarbons, Agritech, Biofuels, IaaS and PaaS, Licensing and business model, IP strategy, Structuring, M&A, Exits, MBOs

an avid investment professional and a startup enthusiast with 15 years of diversified business experience in Energy, Building Materials, Real Estate and of course Ventures. Currently heading one of Egypt’s leading early stage VCs and startup accelerators; Falak Startups, investing in startups and working closely with them on product, go to market and of course funding.

Former Middle East CEO of Groupon, Delivery Hero, Rocket Internet Founder of AgTech startup Greener Crop - launched in 2020 and expanded from the UAE to Saudi, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, and the U.S.A. Mentor & advisor for Gener8tor, Brinc, NEOM, and Green Group. Expert in sales force development and growth strategy.

70+ VC investment all across the globe with over 10 exits. supporting the right founders to change the world. most recently looking at fixing cap tables that have gone wrong.... and buying out secondaries.

• Hands-on Project Management with progressive experience in identifying innovation opportunities, introducing digital initiatives to enhance customer experience and increase customer satisfaction. • Product management progressive experience, that includes building business plans, designing and executing product roadmaps, identifying, developing, implementing, and launching new initiatives and products • Strong knowledge of launching new products.

I spent half of my career in corporate roles, advancing to the extended management team level of very large corporations, focusing on innovation. I founded three start-ups in the field of AI and AI infrastructure and have helped tens of start-ups through various programs (e.g., imec.istart and bring.io), as an entrepreneur in residence (e.g., in universities), or as a director and advisor.

I am an experienced HR professional with 20+ years of global experience across Retail, Hospitality, Real Estate, e-commerce and fintech in the GCC, North America, the UK, EU I have an extensive experience in scale ups and am passionate about seeing start-ups and leaders succeed. Throughout my career I held a number of senior HR roles in a number of well known organizations in the region I am a Chartered CIPD member. I also hold MBA from University College London and other HR Strategy courses from London Business School, Stanford University and The Wharton Business School.

MD / CEO: A visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in strategic leadership and innovation. Started at FedEx and became CEO of PostaPlus, driving threefold growth. Now, as Managing Director of Green Dome Investments and CEO of Elite Co., Hisham has doubled Elite Co.'s value in three years and positioned Green Dome for long-term success. He fosters collaboration and accountability, inspiring teams to excel. Hisham is involved in community initiatives and mentorship programs like Techstars and Oxagon NEOM. He holds an MBA from London Business School, specializing in Strategy, Finance..

I help with Operations, Hiring and stages of the Founder’s Journey. Over the last 9 years, the Washmen team has scaled the organization from 3 people to > 350, building 3 facilities, fundraising around $11 million, generating more than $15m in 2023, and becoming very profitable.

She is the founder and CEO of Alkhebrat Company for Accounting Services and Tax Consultations since 2013. She has accounting and tax experience and has gained her long experience working with high-level companies in Jordan. And she is currently working with many entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small companies to manage their business accounting and financially through the tax and financial advisory services that it provides. Which enables them to achieve successes and guide them in the direction financially correct, which helps them to proceed with their work officially and legally and in a w

I'm the founder of Callmi, a platform that lets you book MENA's most in-demand startup experts over a 1:1 video call. I previously founded two other startups: a blockchain B2B InsurTech called Addenda, and a B2C InsurTech called Hala Insurance. Happy to talk about: - Pivoting - Fundraising / Exiting - People & Hiring - Product Marketing

A serial entrepreneur and visionary in the blockchain space, with a proven track record across 23 countries. He spearheaded the development of the world's largest blockchain ecosystem, and his work has influenced policy in 3 countries. He has fostered innovation by incubating over 70 companies and investing in more than 100. Currently, he guides international operations at TradeDog, building on his experience as a pioneer in the field.