Startlife Mentor
Mohamed Kharma is co-founder and managing director of Emkay Foods, a family owned and operated importer, distributor and manufacturer of food products based in Cairo, Egypt. In 2014 he co-founded Kayzon, which quickly became Egypt’s fastest-growing grocery store chain. In just a few years, Kayzon grew to become the largest Egyptian discount supermarket chain.
Mohamed is a graduate of the American University in Cairo, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. In 2011 he received a dual MBA degree from Columbia Business School and London Business School.
Skills and field of expertise
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- Starting up a business/opportunity
- Navigating Ambiguity
- Recruitment & team selection
- Business Coaching
Offer and interest (startups)
Offer:
My career revolved around startups, in various sectors, in emerging markets context. If you need assistance on understanding the associated landscape and what to typically expect in such markets, particularly Egypt, I would be happy to help.
Interest:
Any agrifood business, preferably in the protein & protein alternatives space, that is keen on building a sustainable business and to use it to make a difference for the coming generations.
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