Muhammed Mekki

Muhammed Mekki is an accomplished entrepreneur and educator with extensive experience in business expansion, venture capital, and academic instruction. As a Founding Partner at AstroLabs since February 2013, Muhammed has facilitated the establishment of over 2,000 innovative businesses in the Gulf region. Currently, Muhammed serves as a Teaching Fellow at London Business School, specializing in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, and as an advisor for Khwarizmi Ventures, supporting early-stage startups in the MENA region. Additional roles include hosting the first season of "Money Moves" on MONIIFY and co-founding Namshi, a leading e-commerce platform in the Middle East. With a robust academic background, including a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from SOAS University of London, an MBA from Stanford University, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, Muhammed Mekki continues to influence and shape the entrepreneurial landscape.