Zain-Alabdin Tawfiq

Founder

Saudi Arabia11 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Achieved #1 App Store ranking in 30+ countries
Secured investment from top Silicon Valley VCs
Empowering young entrepreneurs to build startups

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C Social Networking entrepreneur with a focus on innovation and startup growth.

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Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipBusiness InnovationLeadershipBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningFinancial PlanningSap Abap

Other Skills

Business PlanningGrowth HackingInnovation ManagementPerformance ManagementRisk ManagementSME ConsultingSmall and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME)Strategic Human Resource PlanningTraining

About

Sarahah, one of the fastest-growing social networks ever was a crash course in bringing an idea to life, navigating rapid growth, and overcoming challenges while under significant constraints, contrasting with the usually unrealistic "quit your job/school" advice. My Sarahah journey was also a journey of personal growth... Today, I continue to build products, usually consumer social, and I aim to empower young individuals to build and grow their own startups, while balancing a job or studies.

Experience

Okoul

Founder & CEO

Nov 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos · Dhahran, Saudi Arabia · On-site

Product-focused Startup

Entrepreneurship

مركز الابتكار | innovation center

Managing Director

Nov 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr

The first emerging-tech SME innovation center in the region
Successfully managed A.I. in Sports 1M SAR hackathon with the Ministry of Sports.
Strengthened the center’s position as a cornerstone for Monshaat’s innovation efforts.
Contributed as a core partner in multiple innovation ecosystem initiatives including the Sharqiyah hackathon by Eastern Province Municipality.

Business InnovationSME ConsultingLeadershipInnovation ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSmall and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME)

Monshaatsa

Manager of Licensing, Top Entrepreneurs’ Liaison

Nov 2019 – Aug 2020 · 9 mos

Established and led a newly created role as the primary liaison for top startups.
Delivered critical support to the startup ecosystem during COVID-19, ensuring continuity and resilience.
Served as a key member of the organizing committee for the Biban Riyadh Exhibition, contributing to its successful planning and execution.

SME ConsultingSmall and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME)Business Development

Sarahah

Founder & CEO

Nov 2016 – Nov 2021 · 5 yrs

Achieved #1 App Store ranking in 30+ countries, with over 300 million registered accounts.
Received recognition from prominent figures, including France's Foreign Minister, at the Misk Global Forum.
Attracted investment interest from leading Silicon Valley VCs such as Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and DFJ.
Held talks with Google Corporate Development, who expressed interest in Sarahah's growth.
Engaged top legal firms as counsel on trademarking, privacy regulations, and investment.
Secured sponsorship offers from tech giants, such as Microsoft, Amazon AWS, IBM, Snap Inc., and Google.

LeadershipEntrepreneurshipBusiness InnovationBusiness DevelopmentSmall and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME)

Saudi aramco

Business Systems Analyst - Downstream Planning and Performance Mgt.

Sep 2015 – Sep 2019 · 4 yrs · On-site

Contributed to strategic planning in Downstream, including financial and manpower planning, business plans, performance tracking, and risk management.
Actively participated in the financial review and planning efforts to ensure IPO readiness.

Strategic PlanningFinancial PlanningStrategic Human Resource PlanningBusiness PlanningPerformance ManagementRisk Management