Raghda Tarig
About Raghda Tarig
Raghda Tarig is a Program Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she manages the Misk Accelerator program. She is dedicated to fostering innovation and bridging the gap between Middle Eastern and US markets, while also empowering female entrepreneurs in the tech sector.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
Raghda Tarig currently holds the position of Program Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a role she has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, she manages the Misk Accelerator program, which is recognized as the oldest running accelerator program in Saudi Arabia. The program has successfully accelerated over 100 startups across five cohorts. Additionally, Raghda serves as a Found-HER ambassador at the same organization since 2021, where she focuses on empowering and mentoring female entrepreneurs and leaders in the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Raghda Tarig completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance at the University of Sharjah from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Logistics and Innovation Management from the University of Gävle in Sweden, studying from 2018 to 2019. Raghda has also been pursuing Financial Analysis at the CFA Institute since 2016, enhancing her expertise in finance and investment.
Background
Raghda Tarig has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different organizations. She began her career as a Promoter at Panasonic in 2012 and later took on internships at Emirates NBD and THE NATIONAL INVESTOR (TNI). From 2016 to 2018, she worked as a Technical Invoicing Controller at Etisalat in Abu Dhabi. Raghda also gained experience as an Operations Associate at Techstars and served as a Program and Operations Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center from 2021 to 2023.
Achievements
Raghda Tarig has made significant contributions to the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia through her role in the Misk Accelerator program. This program has played a crucial role in supporting over 100 startups, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. Additionally, as a Found-HER ambassador, she actively empowers and mentors female entrepreneurs in the tech industry, promoting gender diversity and inclusion.