Teammates.ai Media Kit

Founder & CEO

20 years coding; ~10 years in generative AI. Built neuro-AI systems (dream reconstruction, silent speech). First published work globally linking brain signals with generative AI with patents cited by Sony and Meta. At Plug and Play ME, scaled the team from 2 to 13, invested in numerous startups and managed the portfolio supporting 60 founders, and designed and delivered innovation programs for corporations and governments including the Misk Accelerator, MCIT, and Dubai Police. Personal recognition: King Abdullah II Medal of Excellence, Forbes 30 Under 30, World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.

Co-Founder & CTO

Founded and ran DSGN ST., a custom software studio, for 8+ years, delivering 200+ projects across mobile, web, and AI for major brands and startups in MENA. Deeply experienced at taking ideas to production - whether for large enterprises or early-stage startups - and managing both internal teams and client relationships through delivery. Responsible for Teammates' execution speed and polish.

Co-Founder & COO

Multi-time entrepreneur, angel investor, and VC LP. Co-founded MENA-based ACM and scaled it from zero to $70M in revenue, in under four years. Spent the next decade shaping Canada's startup ecosystem, running 40+ accelerator cohorts at Communitech, DMZ, and Highline Beta, supporting 1,500+ founders. One of Teammates.ai's earliest and largest investors before joining full-time as a founding member. Faculty member on venture creation (part-time) at University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, where he founded Startup Rotman.