Tarek A. El Kady
About Tarek A. El Kady
Tarek A. El Kady serves as the Founding Curator and has held various leadership roles, including Founder & Chairman of Alex Angels and Techne Summit. He has extensive experience in entrepreneurship development and has been influential in establishing business angel networks in the Mediterranean region.
Work at Global Shapers Community
Tarek A. El Kady serves as the Founding Curator at the Global Shapers Community, a network focused on empowering young leaders to drive social change. He has been involved with the Alexandria Hub since 2013. The organization emphasizes dialogue and action among youth to address local and global challenges.
Education and Expertise
Tarek A. El Kady studied at Alexandria University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the Architecture Department between 1997 and 2001. He also attended KLS from 1986 to 1996. His educational background supports his extensive experience in entrepreneurship and business development.
Background
Tarek A. El Kady has a diverse professional background, having held various leadership roles in multiple organizations. He is the Founder and Chairman of Alex Angels and has been instrumental in establishing the Alexandria Angel Network, which aids startups in Egypt. His career includes positions at WebArchitect, MED ANGELS, and the World Business Angels Investment Forum.
Achievements
Tarek A. El Kady founded the Techne Summit, a significant event in the MENA region that focuses on technology and entrepreneurship. He has played a vital role in fostering entrepreneurship development through organizing numerous events and building business angel networks across the Mediterranean region.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Tarek A. El Kady currently holds multiple positions, including Founder and Chairman of Techne Summit and Alex Angels, Vice Chairman at Markade (L.L.C), and Executive Chairman at KD Group. He also serves as a Board Member at ABAN and has been active in various initiatives aimed at supporting startups and entrepreneurship.