Kwame Agyei is a seasoned founder and operator with over a decade of experience scaling businesses across media, technology, and outsourcing. He helped grow UNILAD from £300K to £10.4M in revenue, leading cross-functional data, finance, and operational initiatives. He is currently the CEO of Appoynt, a UK-based BPO with customers in the US, UK, and Canada, and operations in Ghana.

Abdullah is a Product Manager with a strong focus on supporting startups from the idea stage through to launch. He has worked with Drive7 on developing a technology system designed to streamline operations and reduce waste in time, effort, and materials. His experience also includes contributing to a project for Kaiser Permanente, the leading American healthcare organization, in collaboration with Udacity, as well as supporting early-stage ventures through the One Page incubator.

Samiya Abdulkadir Godu, is a strong, enthusiastic & visionary, young Ethiopian entrepreneur and passionate to add value for youth startups as a diplomat and advocate towards having enabling innovation, she holds BSC with Applied Chemistry and MBA (Masters in Business Administration) . Her focuses is on Education, Investment, Business Development, and Innovation as well as Entrepreneurship.

Enaam is an investment manager focusing on tech based opportunities with over 8 years of VC experience. Supporting in managing a portfolio of 40 early stage companies

 Shehab Salah is the Global Director of Finance at Noon, a social learning platform, and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed by the Guam Board of Accountancy (USA). He previously served as CFO of Jumia Egypt and Regional Finance Director at Majid Al Futtaim, with earlier roles at GE leading statutory and tax functions. With over seven years at Ernst & Young and KPMG, Shehab specialized in assurance across sectors including manufacturing, utilities, and logistics. He holds certifications in FinTech and Leading by Finance from Harvard Online Business School and is well-versed in IFRS.

Ahmed El Nabarawy is a seasoned business consultant and entrepreneur with extensive experience in international business development, and startup mentorship. Currently serving as the CCO of SIGMA EMEA and Managing Director of the KSA branch, Ahmed co-founded many startups, and startups incubation. With a strong focus on fostering growth and innovation, Ahmed is passionate about leveraging his expertise to empower emerging entrepreneurs across Europe and the GCC.

Ahmed Ali Rakha is the Founder and CEO of Kayank, helping businesses establish and operate successfully in Saudi Arabia through strategic financial and administrative support. With over 21 years of experience across diverse industries, he has led financial operations for major brands and secured investments for startups like DailyMealz. A certified financial expert and former CFO of VMS, Ahmed combines regulatory knowledge and strategic insight to drive sustainable business growth.

Moataz is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder of VMS. From selling beverages at age eight to leading a diverse portfolio of startups and high-growth companies, his journey reflects resilience, strategic thinking, and visionary leadership. With successful ventures in construction, healthcare, real estate, and consulting, Moataz is now focused on empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs through VMS

Mohamed Hashem is the Country Sales Lead at COFE App, driving its expansion in Egypt and shaping the coffee industry’s future. With 12+ years across multiple sectors, he excels in sales, business development, and client engagement. He’s also a seasoned sales trainer and active mentor in programs by ITIDA, TIEC, and other regional innovation hubs.

Ahmed Sleem is a renowned technologist and strategic startup mentor with 23 years of experience driving high-impact digital transformation. As a Quantum Ambassador, AI/GenAI Evangelist, Blockchain, and Hybrid Cloud Architect, he specializes in turning disruptive ideas into scalable, investor-ready businesses through cutting-edge technology adoption.

Adham is a seasoned finance and strategy leader with over 12 years of experience in financial management, corporate strategy, and startup advisory across the MENA region. He currently serves as Merak Capital’s Exel Accelerator and has previously led financial operations and growth strategy for CFO at Walaplus ,Steer Studios (Gaming), supporting technology-driven ventures at various stages of scale.

With over 25 years of professional experience in organizational leadership, HR management, and business development, I bring a strategic and people-focused approach to driving growth and performance. I am a CIPD Associate and a Certified Experiential Trainer, with additional qualifications in multiple SHL assessment series. Holding an MBA with a specialization in Human Resources, I have successfully led HR initiatives across various sectors, supporting talent development, organizational transformation, and leadership training.

With over 25 years of professional experience in organizational leadership, HR management, and business development, I bring a strategic and people-focused approach to driving growth and performance. I am a CIPD Associate and a Certified Experiential Trainer, with additional qualifications in multiple SHL assessment series. Holding an MBA with a specialization in Human Resources, I have successfully led HR initiatives across various sectors, supporting talent development, organizational transformation, and leadership training.

Omar Alturki is a visionary CTO and tech leader with a strong track record in driving innovation, product development, and strategic growth across startups and established tech companies. With experience spanning e-commerce, mobile applications, and enterprise solutions, he has led high-performing teams, closed investment rounds, and deployed large-scale technologies in both the public and private sectors. As a startup founder and technical consultant, Omar blends deep technical expertise with business acumen to create impactful, scalable solutions.

Over 25 years of experience in Sales Leadership, Business Development, and Entrepreneurship across startups and multinational tech companies, driving high-growth outcomes in both people and product performance. Currently leading Australia’s top migrant-led startup angel investment syndicate and pre-accelerator at Mentor Angel Australia, and serving as Chief Revenue Officer at SalesAi.au, Australia’s first AI-powered platform for sales and marketing.

I’m the founder of Flow Ventures, an indie venture builder based in Saudi Arabia, and a partner at CyberME Studios. For over 15 years, I’ve been navigating the intersections of design, strategy, startups, and human behavior. I've been driven by a mission "to craft digital experiences that actually touch people’s lives".

My journey began in the service industry, working with some of the largest enterprise and public sector clients in Saudi Arabia. I wore many hats — from digital strategist and UX principal to business developer, digital marketer, project manager, and talent acquisition and building. These roles helped shape my understanding of scale, systems, and what it takes to create meaningful digital impact.

I've shifted from big systems to early-stage ventures in the second half of my career. I found my spark in supporting startup founders — especially at the pre-seed and seed stages — as they figure out how to turn raw ideas into lean, working products. I’m deeply passionate about mentoring, bootstrapping, customer experience design, and gamification (the real kind — not the points-and-badges flavor, but the kind that builds actual engagement).

Between 2016 and 2018, I ran an internship program that graduated 30+ interns, many of whom went on to launch startups or contribute to major public digital initiatives. That chapter is still one of the most rewarding in my career.

Mohamed Sayed joined Algebra Ventures in 2023 as Head of Finance, bringing over a decade of experience across corporate and startup environments. He previously spent eight years at Contact Financial Holding, followed by finance leadership roles at MQR and Robusta Studio Group.

Mohamed specializes in financial modeling, valuation, and investment readiness. He actively mentors startups through various incubators and accelerator programs. He holds certifications in IFRS, FMVA, FPWMP, and Business Valuation (ACCA), along with executive education from AUC and Duke University. He is currently completing his MBA with a focus on Investment Management.