Kareem Fahmy

Kareem Fahmy has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning multiple industries. Kareem currently serves as an Ecosystem Principal at TDK Ventures, where they build and develops partnerships with Global 2000 companies to benefit start-up portfolio companies. Kareem advises portfolio companies on business development and go-to-market strategies.

Prior to their current role, Fahmy worked as an Advisor and Mentor at the US Market Access Center and served as a Champion at Excelerate. Kareem also worked as an Independent Consultant, providing advice on partnerships and business development.

Fahmy has held significant leadership roles in their career, including serving as an Operating Partner and Head of Partnerships and Business Development at MS&AD Ventures, where they provided strategic direction and leadership to a team in establishing and growing strategic partnerships.

Before that, Fahmy worked as an Advisor and Head of Strategic Partnerships at MagicCube, Inc. and served as VP of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at National Grid Partners. In this role, they played a critical leadership role in building the global business development and strategic partnerships function.

Fahmy also had a long tenure at Intel Corporation, where they held various roles such as Senior Director of Global Partnerships and Business Development at Intel Capital. In this role, they led the global team in driving business development and strategic partnership-building programs.

Overall, Fahmy's work experience showcases their expertise in building partnerships, driving business growth, and providing strategic guidance to organizations.

Kareem Fahmy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Kareem also earned a Master's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from North Carolina State University. Furthermore, they completed their undergraduate studies at The American University in Cairo, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, Kareem has obtained certifications in AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Basic Cruising Certification from US Sailing, and Open Water Diver from PADI.