Amr Talaat has been appointed the Minister of Communications and Information

Technology since June 2018, to the Cabinet of the Prime Minister Dr. MostafaMadbouly.

Talaat possesses over 30 years of solid experience in communications and information technology areas, with a wide experience in developing and implementing strategies across a vast spectrum of activities in Egypt.

Talaat joined IBM-Egypt in August 1988 and held various managerial positions. On May 23 rd , 2010, Amr Talaat held the position of the Country General Manager of IBM, and also served as IBM Egypt Territory Manager since 2005.

He held various managerial positions within IBM Egypt including Business Partner Organization (BPO) Manager as well as Systems and Technology Group Manager.

During his tenure, his scope transcended financial goals to strategic and operational elements such as building human capital, fortifying customer loyalty, corporate social responsibility and employees’ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

He also sought to establish relationships with key officials and executives of various sectors, both at the national and international levels, to attract major investments, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) deals.

In addition, Talaat was an adjunct professor at Cairo University; teaching marketing and & sales strategies and tactics, organizational behavior and strategic management. He was, also, an honorary member at the ICT Board at Cairo University and member of the ICT Board of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) and the Chairman of ICT Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham).

Talaat graduated in 1983 from the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, completing his undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering at Cairo University.

He earned his PhD or doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Paris - Paris School of Business (PSB) and Masters of Science in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), in addition to an MBA from Paris ESLSCA Business School, France.

Magnus brings more than 15 years of experience in the sustainability field, having coached over 50 startups. He launched Stockholm Cleantech Venture Day, held from 2007 to 2012 and initiated Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day in 2019 still active. With over 25 years of prior business experience, Magnus has served in various roles including co-founder and CEO of TagMaster AB, a global company specializing in RFID technology. His previous expertise spans across marketing, sales, and CEO positions in industries such as banking technology, telecom, smart manufacturing, technology trading, security, and software solutions. With extensive international exposure in Europe, North America, and Asia, particularly in China, India, and Japan, Magnus is an active investor and currently holds the chairmanship positions at Reliefed AB, iPercept AB, Biorestore AB and Building Global Innovators SA, Portugal as well as being a board member of Ignitia AB with operations in Africa and Latin America.

Craig Mullett is President of Branison Group (M&A advisory firm based near New York City) and also an active angel investor with Angel Investor Forum (member of the Angel Capital Association - ACA). 

Craig is a founder of AngelHub, Africa's first angel group and helped in establishing SA Business Angels Network as well as Trident Angels, the first Caribbean angel group. He is a founding limited partner of Launch Africa and also has many direct active seed stage investments that include artificial intelligence, agritech, insurtech, cloud computing software and medical devices. Craig has been interviewed on startup investing by the New York Times, Forbes, Financial Mail, Authority and Inc. Craig was previously Director of Corporate Development for Amphenol Corporation (at the time a KKR portfolio company) and following this he was a non-executive director of Volex Group. In South Africa, Craig founded and sold HomeWorths and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte. 

He is a Venture Mentor at Yale University and has an MBA from Nyenrode (Netherlands), a BCom(Honors) from the University of Cape Town (South Africa) and is a graduate of the International Leadership Academy of the United Nations (Jordan).

Eng. Ahmed Tarek Khalil (ATK) stands as a visionary investor and serial entrepreneur, renowned for his innovative pursuits in various sectors. He is the mastermind behind Allianz Middle East Ship Management LLC, where he serves as Founder and General Manager, as well as the esteemed Chairman of Swiss Co and Allianz Logistics & Services Holding, an ADGM entity.

Demonstrating strategic acumen, ATK has orchestrated several acquisitions, such as Arab Developers and assumed the chairmanship of Kaumeya Language Schools S & El Rowad Language Schools, fostering a student body of 5,000 and cementing his footprint in the education realm.

Recognized as a disruptive force, ATK thrives on challenges and is presently at the forefront of pioneering endeavors. One standout project includes a revolutionary healthcare platform harnessing artificial intelligence. This initiative is poised to revolutionize healthcare accessibility for over 10 million patients in Egypt and the Middle East, underscoring his dedication to innovation and societal progress.

Ahmed Tarek Khalil epitomizes unwavering dedication, boundless innovation, and an unyielding commitment to excellence in all his ventures. His transformative leadership continues to redefine the landscape of business, education, and healthcare throughout the region.

Dave Parker – Author, Entrepreneur, & Investor

Dave is a five-time founder and has been part of >15 transactions, as founder, operator, board member, and advisor. His primary time is spent helping founders scale their companies from growth and exit through his work at NextPath Advisors. His “20%” time (that can sometimes be 80% time) is as a community builder, and speaker he works with accelerators and startup programs worldwide.

The author of “Trajectory: Startup – Ideation to Product/Market Fit“.  The book helps early-stage founders understand what they can test and know about their startup idea before they take the leap and leave their day job. The book also includes research on 2,564 funded companies and the 14 revenue models that made them successful. A free excerpt here. Many of Dave’s talks are available on his YouTube Channel. A partial list of programs can be found here.

Rafeh is an experienced executive, founder, management consultant, and venture capital professional.  He is the founder of Cubit Ventures, a North Africa focused venture capital fund, and SNF Ventures, a sports-tech focused investment syndicate.

MBA Holder
17+ years of global experience in Financial Services Digital Transformation

A results-driven Product Portfolio Manager with a proven track record of translating organizational goals into actionable plans at Edventures & Nahdet Misr Group. Excels in innovative thinking and customer-centric strategies, achieving remarkable business growth. Expertise in product management and strategic partnerships showcases a blend of exceptional leadership and data-driven decision-making skills.

Magdy Shehata is a serial entrepreneur, a board member, and an angel investor. He founded Söderhub, a Swedish boutique consultancy that connects fast-growing Nordic companies with business opportunities in the MENA region. Magdy is also the CEO and Co-founder of FunRock, a Swedish mobile gaming company, and the Vice President and Co-founder of Fragbite Group, a publicly traded company since 2021 focusing on M&A in gaming and e-sports.

Magdy is an active angel investor and a mentor to several startups in Europe and the MENA region, serving on the boards of companies including Recoma, a company innovating in circular construction solutions, and advising various companies and VC funds. He is a member of the Swedish Institute Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) and the Alexandria Angels Network.

He is a Ph.D. candidate in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm. He holds an MSc degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management from KTH and a BSc degree in Computer Engineering.