May 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

May 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Raised seed funding from Antler VC to drive growth through data-driven strategies, user acquisition, and targeted marketing campaigns. Scaled a niche social network to over thousands of engaged members by leveraging influencer partnerships and go-to-market tactics. Led a team of ten people, focusing on retention, market penetration, and performance optimization. The company was successfully acquihired, with the team and technology transitioning to a private client.

Feb 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos · Stockholm County, Sweden · On-site

• At Antler, a global early-stage VC, collaborated with founders to tackle meaningful challenges and drive innovation. Led ideation, market analysis, and MVP validation based on user insights. Secured pre-seed funding through financial modeling and compelling pitches highlighting growth potential and strategic milestones. Built a multidisciplinary founding team, aligning on a scalable vision and establishing a foundation for sustainable growth in the TravelTech sector.

Jan 2022 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · MENA Region · Hybrid

• ● Data-Driven Strategy & Venture Building: Contributed to Momentum Labs' data-driven consultancy and
• startup studio, completing 60 projects with a total value of $1.2 million, developing strategies that
• integrate data insights to drive transformative results across private, public, and social sectors in the
• Middle East.
• ● Innovation & Sustainable Solutions: Harness expertise in technology, business, and social impact to
• launch and support ventures in music tech, agri-tech, data analytics, and innovation, addressing
• regional challenges with actionable insights and sustainable practices.
• ● Managed relationships with key donors and facilitated projects in the region by building and maintaining strategic partnerships locally and internationally to drive impactful initiatives, foster entrepreneurship, and ensure alignment with real-world needs and opportunities.

Jan 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Founded a pioneering healthy lifestyle startup, securing angel funding and assembling a team to deliver premium juice cleanses and health products. Led opportunity assessments, investment structuring, and go-to-market strategies while managing supply chain operations and supplier negotiations. Strengthened stakeholder relationships and refined marketing based on trends, resulting in acquisition by a major supermarket chain within two years.

Jan 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

Nov 2014 – Jan 2021 · 6 yrs 2 mos · Middle East and North Africa · Hybrid

• ● Drove digital transformation initiatives across the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors in the MENA region, partnering with hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations to modernize operations and eliminate administrative burdens.
• ● Led a $12 million health information systems project that digitized hospital workflows and transformed manual processes into streamlined digital operations, enabling medical professionals to focus on patient care rather than paperwork.
• ● Developed strategic partnerships with healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and technology vendors to deliver tailored ERP, CRM, and Business Intelligence solutions that bridge clinical operations with cutting-edge technology.

Jun 2013 – Jan 2022 · 8 yrs 7 mos · Middle East and North Africa

• Led over $20 million in development programs across emerging markets and conflict-affected regions, building sustainable innovation ecosystems that connected 1,000+ MSMEs to global markets and fostered entrepreneurial resilience.
• Established business development centers and startup support infrastructure in challenging environments, providing comprehensive capacity building in commercialization, finance access, branding, and market entry strategies. Partnered with the World Bank, USAID, and the EU to design and implement impact-driven reforms that strengthened private sector development and governmental frameworks for innovation.
• Championed entrepreneurship in underserved communities by creating collaborative networks between startups, corporations, and international stakeholders, enabling economic growth and sustainable development in regions where traditional business infrastructure was limited or disrupted by conflict.