by Asmaa Javed | Nov 3, 2025
Lydia has worked with more than 100 startups across all stages, bringing extensive experience in event management, marketing, acceleration programs, and banking. Her career reflects a well-rounded perspective on the startup ecosystem, enabling her to navigate its...
by Asmaa Javed | Nov 3, 2025
Ingy is a Political Science graduate from the American University in Cairo, specializing in international cooperation and diplomacy. She has gained diverse experience through her work with the United Nations, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and USAID....
by Asmaa Javed | Nov 3, 2025
Abdullah is an Egyptian entrepreneur and former UN specialist in youth mobilization. As co-founder of CairoRunners, he helped transform Egypt’s sports culture and has managed global events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games. He now leads Upnxt Experiences and...
by Asmaa Javed | Nov 3, 2025
Clara Sherwood is a Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of Energy and a foreign affairs specialist with experience across U.S. government agencies, think tanks, and international programs. She previously worked at the U.S. Department of State and is a 2025 CSIS...
by Asmaa Javed | Nov 3, 2025
Kristina is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at New York University. She is a long-time New Yorker who has worked for over a decade in the public and nonprofit sectors on immigration, social service, domestic violence, human trafficking, and labor...
