Nuha Hashem
About Nuha Hashem
Nuha Hashem is a Co-Founder of Zywa, a neobank aimed at providing digital financial solutions for Gen Z in the MENA region. She has a diverse academic background, holding degrees in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Business Administration, and has experience in teaching and research at various universities.
Work at Zywa
Nuha Hashem serves as Co-Founder of Zywa, a neobank tailored for Gen Z in the MENA region. Since its inception in 2021, Zywa has focused on providing digital financial solutions aimed at teenagers. The platform enables users to earn rewards and interact socially while managing their finances. Under her leadership, Zywa has positioned itself as an innovative player in the financial technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Nuha Hashem holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration and Management from Louisiana State University, where she has been a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant since 2019. She also earned a Master's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Marmara University. Her academic background is complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Ain Shams University.
Background
Nuha Hashem has a diverse professional background that includes internships at Telecom Egypt and Cisco in 2011 and 2012, respectively. She also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at İstanbul Şehir University from 2017 to 2019. Her experience spans multiple countries, including Egypt, Turkey, and the United States, providing her with a broad perspective in both education and industry.
Achievements
Nuha Hashem was recognized as part of the PMI Future 50, which highlights emerging leaders in project management. This acknowledgment reflects her contributions to the field and her role in advancing innovative financial solutions through Zywa. Additionally, she completed the Y Combinator program in Winter 2022, further enhancing her entrepreneurial skills.