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Ameer Sherif
VC | Entrepreneur | Wuzzuf | Forasna | YGL
Ameer Sherif is a prominent figure in the venture capital landscape, currently serving as a Venture Partner at Khwarizmi Ventures, a Saudi-based venture capital firm. He joined Khwarizmi Ventures in June 2022, bringing with him extensive experience from his previous role as the Co-founder and Chairman of BasharSoft, the company behind popular Egyptian online employment platforms, Wuzzuf and Forasna.15
Professional Background
- BasharSoft: As co-founder and chairman, Ameer Sherif played a pivotal role in developing Wuzzuf and Forasna, which are significant players in the Egyptian job market.
- Khwarizmi Ventures: In his role at Khwarizmi, he collaborates with existing partners and the investment team to identify and evaluate investment opportunities. His focus is on supporting portfolio companies beyond just financial investment, leveraging his entrepreneurial experience to enhance their growth.12
Education
Ameer holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering (2004-2007) and a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering (1999-2004) from Egyptian universities. He has also participated in the Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (MIT REAP) from 2021 to 2023.35
Contributions to the Ecosystem
Ameer is recognized for his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in the MENA region. He aims to strengthen connections between tech ecosystems in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, facilitating growth for startups across these markets. His insights as an entrepreneur are seen as invaluable to Khwarizmi Ventures' mission of supporting founders at various stages of their business journeys.14
In summary, Ameer Sherif's dual role as an entrepreneur and venture partner positions him as a key player in enhancing the startup ecosystem within the MENA region.
Highlights
John Oliver just did a historic episode about the West Bank. 30 minutes of truths in dark humor.
Burn yourself or withhold paying your taxes?
Just a few hours ago, a man 'in US Air Force uniform' set himself on fire in front of Israel's embassy in Washington DC.
Why did he do that?
Because he didn't feel heard.
He had to do something that drastic because he didn't approve of his country funding a genocide. The most well documented and "LIVE" genocide in history.
Recently I've been hearing more and more people (including US taxpayers) calling for alternative actions to stop the genocide than putting themselves on fire. Some of those actions are for people to send the message in a more organized way like withholding paying taxes to the government - if they insist on using this money to sponsor a genocide and mass killing of children - first with bombs and now with hunger.
There is in fact precedent of people withholding their taxes for similar causes even in America. One case is Henry Thoreau, whose words are attached below.
What do you think of such actions to stop governments from supporting genocide? Should more people burn themselves or should they withhold paying their taxes? Any other ideas? What would make such actions more effective?
Appreciate your thoughts and #share
