Kamel Al-Asmar

Ecosystem builder with 14 years of deep experience in the tech and social entrepreneurship landscape in MENA and adjacent growing markets. Driven by my obsession with data technology, community building, and creating opportunities. Currently working on Community Engagement & Data Management at Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem.

Formerly Director of Community & Data Management between Amman, Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh at Wamda, the leading enabling platform for entrepreneurs in the MENA region; Founder of Nakhwah, the first development & volunteering network for the Arab world; Founder of Ideation Box, which provided leading organizations in MENA with communication solutions focused on impact.

Active involvement in entrepreneurship, volunteerism & social entrepreneurship; working closely with youth to spread a culture of proactive citizenship, critical thinking & social responsibility.

2014

Takreem Young Entrepreneur

2012

Ashoka Fellowship

2014

Forbes 30 under 30 - Social Entrepreneur

2012

King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation & Achievement

Professional Experience

2023 - Present

Community Building Consultant

twofour54

twofour54 is a media free zone that provides world-class infrastructure and support services that enable the creative community to bring their ideas to life

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2022 - Present

Creator

From A to Startup

From A to Startup is a YouTube show that focuses on the journey of startup founders from the moment they come up with a business idea to the moment they launch they launch a product

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2021 - Present

Ecosystem Building Consultant

DisruptAD - An ADQ Initiative

A global tech ecosystem located in the heart of Abu Dhabi that brings together key enablers for startups to succeed

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2019 - 2021

Data & Community - Community & Startup Affairs -

Hub71

A global tech ecosystem located in the heart of Abu Dhabi that brings together key enablers for startups to succeed

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2014 - 2019

Director Community & Data Management

Wamda

Wamda accelerates entrepreneurship ecosystems throughout the MENA region

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2009 - 2016

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Nakhwah

Arab World's First Development & Volunteerism Network

2009 - 2016

Founder & Communication Strategist

Ideation Box

Helped organizations and companies in establishing and advancing their outreach and communication approaches

2007 - 2009

Full-stack Developer

Akhtaboot

An online career network

Class of 2007

B.Sc. Computer Science

Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Board Memberships

Honored to be working with change makers across the MENA region by mentoring, serving as an advisory board member, or a selection committee members with several organizations

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