Ayman Ismail the Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship and Associate Professor at AUC School of Business and the founding director of AUC Venture Lab and AUC Innovation Hub. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Egypt Ventures and PayMob, and a co-founder, angel investor or board member in several fast-growing tech-startups and financial institutions. Previously, he was a research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, a consultant in McKinsey & Company’s New York office and the World Bank, a co-founder and managing partner at Enovio Consulting, and a Young Global Leader (YGL) at the World Economic Forum (WEF). He received his PhD in International Economic Development from MIT.

Amr Kawashti is an Egyptian Entrepreneur with an experience in areas within Fashion, Growth Hacking & Ecommerce. While earning his BSc. in Engineering at the German University in Cairo (GUC), Amr cofounded In Your Shoe in 2018 with Ezz his partner as a direct to consumer streetwear brand with a mission of allowing new generations to express themselves through fashion. Amr believes that the idea of being from the same generation & speaking the same language as their customers is the main reason why In Your Shoe is recognized as one of the top leading homegrown brands in the region. In Your Shoe was also recognized as The Fashion Brand of The Year in 2022 by Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards.

Fathi is a seasoned Business Development Manager with over 6 years of comprehensive experience across multiple industries. Specializing in business growth and strategic execution, he has a proven track record in B2B sales, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. As a Head of the Business Development Sector at EYouth - the Middle East’s learning powerhouse, Fathi leads the commercial arm of EYouth and plays a pivotal role in the company's ongoing success.

In addition to his commercial background, he is passionate about educating and empowering the new generations. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in the field of education, where he has had the privilege to design and conduct training sessions, mentorship activities, and workshops. Throughout this journey, he has successfully mentored and trained over 5,000 trainees from various backgrounds, including students, juniors, seniors, and managers. His training areas include business development, growth strategies, sales management, and commercial management, with over 8,000 training hours.

Mahmoud Taha is the Chief Marketing Officer at PaySky & Yalla Super App, the disruptive digital payments platform company founded in Egypt and operating in 18 countries.
Mahmoud is not only a seasoned marketer but also a talented content creator. He has recently established a TikTok and Instagram account called "Kol7agaMarketing," where he takes about everything marketing including marketing tutorials and case studies. His content has garnered millions of views.

Before Joining PaySky, Taha developed a long-term work experience in Telecommunications as Head of Marketing and Spokesperson at realme. Taha led the team in realme to launch several products in the Egypt market helping the brand market share to earn 13% market share and being chosen by the key publications as the best brand for Youth.
Taha's impressive track record also includes his role as MENA Regional Marketing Manager at Transsion Holding brands, where he was responsible for managing the launch of various products, including TECNO Mobile, Infinix, ITEL, Oraimo, and Syinix in several countries, including Egypt, Sudan, KSA, Dubai, Jordan, and Lebanon.

His strategic prowess and creative direction have earned him numerous international awards, including the Golden Effie Awards, Golden MENA Cristals, Golden Lorries Award, and Golden Lynx Awards.

Despite his academic background in Pharmacy, Mahmoud Taha has passionately pursued his interest in technology and marketing. He holds an MBA, a Marketing Diploma from Cambridge University, and is currently pursuing a PhD in marketing at Edinburgh Business School.

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