Maher Hakim

Maher Hakim, the Chief Advisor of Innovation and Enterprise at Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council, has a wealth of experience in the field of entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment. Maher also serves as a Partner at a venture capital firm, a Distinguished Career Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, and the Founder and Managing Partner of Innovation Foundry. Maher's commitment to fostering innovation is evident through their involvement as a Board Member in various organizations focused on corporate wellbeing, tech entrepreneurship education, and market-driven innovations. Maher's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Computer-Aided Engineering and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, further solidifying their expertise in the field.