25+ years of experience across business development and entrepreneurship. Spent 15 years driving growth for top franchise retailers in the Middle East, then co-founded and scaled Ostaz, an edtech startup, over 10 years as CMO.More...
Roussana Makhlouf
Civil engineer / online tutor / Drafter@Remotely
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Civil Engineer specializing in the restoration and conservation of monuments, with over 4 years of remote experience working for Swiss projects, alongside international experience in France, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. Proficient in structural drafting, renovation diagnostics, and tools like AutoCAD, ArmaCAD, and Revit, I have contributed to high-profile projects such as the "Red Sea" Project and the rehabilitation of historic buildings. My expertise includes preparing BOQs, reinforcement shop drawings, and scaffolding plans, with a strong commitment to preserving architectural heritage through innovative engineering solutions.More...
Audrey Nakad
Co-founder@Ostaz
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I am the co-founder and CEO of Ostaz the leading private tutoring company in the region.
I managed and inspired a team of 70 people in order to achieve our vision: become the largest e-learning platform in the region and make education accessible to all. As a team, we managed to on-board 90000 students, recruit 12,000 teachers and conduct more than 200k sessions.
I was listed on Forbes 30 under 30 in 2019.More...
Hiba Al-Zaim
Partner Manager@Odoo
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I am a Partner Manager with over three years of experience in program and partner management support within the technology and software ecosystem. I have a strong track record of coordinating with multiple stakeholders, supporting partner programs, and ensuring structured follow-up and execution.
Alongside my corporate experience, I bring a solid academic background, having tutored university students in Analytical and General Chemistry and mentored Pharmacy graduation projects. This combination of industry exposure and academic mentoring has strengthened my ability to communicate clearly, support growth, and drive outcomes in both professional and educational environments.More...
Jean Naim
Growth Consultant@The Pool Services
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Growth leader with 10+ years scaling B2C, B2B, Saas, and D2C brands across GCC.
Proven record of driving profitable market expansion in UAE, KSA, and Qatar, as well as building frameworks that deliver double-digit improvements in CAC, LTV, and ROAS.
Specialist in designing growth systems, lifecycle automation, and cross-functional strategies that sustain long-term impact. $2M+ yearly budget ownershipMore...