Sami Abou Saab

Sami Abou Saab is an accomplished entrepreneur and advisor with extensive experience in startups and accelerator programs. As Founder and CEO of zigzag since March 2022, Sami focuses on investing in aspiring idea-stage founders. Additionally, Sami serves as a Strategic Advisor for Querio and PawPots, providing strategic insights to support their growth journeys. Sami's advisory role extends to NeuralSpace, while also holding significant positions with Techstars, including Selection Committee Member, Lead Mentor, and Contingent Managing Director for the Middle East, successfully launching programs in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Communications. Prior experience encompasses leadership at Seedstars and the Speed Accelerator, where insights in ecosystem building and founder development were pivotal. With a background in product management at Skype and Microsoft and a solid educational foundation with an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Sami combines technical expertise with a passion for fostering innovation.