Hi, I'm Ahmed Sobhy - Startups & Developers Ecosystem Builder | AI & IoT | Smart cities | Hardware Investor | Learner! ❤️🩹 🍉 👼 🤲
I'm driven by building bridges between innovative startups and developers, fostering growth in AI, IoT, and smart cities. I thrive on transforming cutting-edge technologies into real-world solutions and empowering founders to reach their highest potential.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed Google for Startups Ecosystem, supporting numerous ventures.
An Entrepreneur in Residence at Dubai Future Foundation, focusing on AI, IoT, and smart cities.
Can provide strategic guidance for early-stage tech startups.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational MakerSpace
Co-founded a MakerSpace, fostering hands-on innovation and digital fabrication.
✦ MakerSpace
✦ 3D Printing
✦ Digital Fabrication
Scaling Startup Ecosystems at Google
Managed programs for Google for Startups, accelerating growth for entrepreneurs.
✦ Program Management
✦ Google for Startups
✦ Startup Acceleration
Driving Future Innovation
Currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at Dubai Future Foundation, focusing on AI, IoT, and smart cities.
✦ AI
✦ IoT
✦ Smart Cities
✦ Dubai Future Foundation
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Founded XIOT, building and leading ventures in the technology space.
✦ Founder
✦ CEO
✦ XIOT
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup Ecosystem Architect
Proven ability to scale and nurture tech innovation hubs.
✦ Managed Google for Startups Ecosystem, supporting numerous ventures.
✦ Fostered AI, IoT, and smart city startup growth.
✦ Connected founders with resources for elevated success.
Hardware & AI Investor
Strategic investor focused on emerging technologies.
✦ Identifies and supports promising hardware startups.
✦ Invests in ventures leveraging AI and IoT advancements.
✦ Drives adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
Community Catalyst
Passionate about empowering and connecting tech communities.
✦ Skilled in community building and outreach.
✦ Experienced public speaker and mentor for founders.
✦ Drives engagement through impactful initiatives.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering impactful AI and IoT startups for potential investment.
✦ Connecting with fellow innovators and thought leaders in smart city development.
✦ Exploring collaborations on next-generation hardware projects.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance for early-stage tech startups.
✦ Connect founders with ecosystem resources and potential investors.
✦ Share insights on building and scaling developer communities.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying novel applications of AI in urban environments.
✦ Finding strategic partners for hardware development ventures.
✦ Connecting with experts in decentralized technology for smart cities.
