Jamil Shinawi

Jamil Shinawi is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of The Founders' Circuit, a not-for-profit initiative that highlights underrepresented founders through virtual pitch events. As Chief Executive Officer of AHOY LLC, Jamil led the development of an innovative orchestration motion tech-stack and established the first GCC-backed deep tech company. In addition, Jamil is a founding partner at Actual VC, focusing on deep tech investments, and serves on the board of 24SIX9, advocating for early-stage ventures in deep tech. Advisory roles with startups such as Hydrexa, .dodocs ai, Teleporta inc., Kitchenara, and SupplAi demonstrate Jamil’s commitment to innovation and strategic guidance across various sectors. Jamil holds a Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Dammam.