Mohamed Aladdin
Principal at Global Ventures
Mohamed Aladdin
Principal at Global Ventures
Cairo
Overview
Work Experience
Principal
2021 - Current
Senior Associate
2020 - 2021
Associate - Venture Capital
2019 - 2019
Allianz X is the digital investment unit of the Allianz Group, We invest in growth-stage companies within five main ecosystems: Mobility, Connected Property, Connected Health, Wealth Management & Retirement (FinTech & InsurTech), and Data Intelligence & Cybersecurity. We identify and invest in the best digital frontrunners that are strategically relevant for the Allianz Group, providing an interface between portfolio companies and the digital ecosystem within Allianz as well as driving innovation across Allianz’s operating entities and global lines of business.
Visiting Analyst - Venture Capital
2018 - 2019
Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners is Deutsche Telekom's investment management group. With more than $2 billion under management, and a portfolio of over 80 companies, we provide early- and late-stage venture capital, private equity, and strategic advisory services to the technology, media and telecommunication sectors.
Strategy & Internationalization
2018 - 2018
solarisBank enables innovative digital businesses through our modular, API-accessible financial services. Fast, scalable, secure. We're a tech company with a banking license.
Online Country Management - MENA
2017 - 2018
Business Development - MENA
2017 - 2017
- Monitoring the regional growth strategy for the MENA region. - Analyzing the strategic KPI’s for optimum market penetration. - Developing and structuring product pricing. - Help in building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships. - Negotiating contracts and close deals to maximize profit. - Monitoring Sales and Marketing interns. - Exploring market trends and performing market analysis.
Business Development
2017 - 2017
- Formulated and developed the company’s business plan. - Investment hunting and fund acquisition. - Developed sales estimates and forecasts. - Explored market trends and performed market analysis. - Explored new geographic markets. - Structured and optimized business operations including BPO.
Mechanical / Planning Engineer
2014 - 2016
- Reviewed and evaluated commercial and technical tenders for power projects worth USD 300 million - Supervised contractors work-balance structure for progress measurement, scheduling and project control - Oversaw the MEP planning program of all executed projects - Undertook testing & commissioning activities including FAT & SAT for all related Electro-Mechanical systems - Undertook site supervision and day to day inspections for related Electro-Mechanical systems
COO
2014 - 2014
- Supervised & managed the daily operations of ElWafeyat.com, the first online platform for obituary and condolences in the Middle East - Formulated an operational plan for all the website's offline orders - Developed the website's overall sales strategy - Acquired considerable experience in programming and e-commerce - Led a research team responsible for developing a database of relevant service providers
Founder & CEO
2011 - 2013
- Managed the company's overall day-to-day operations - Led the company's sales department and improved sales by c.65% - Supervised the company's business development team - Managed the company's recruitment and talent acquisition team - Implemented Cairo's first corporate online travel portal, aimed at business travelers