At our Virtual Business Summit, we have curated an exceptional lineup of the nation’s most influential Muslim business leaders, each sharing their inspiring journey to success and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Through their experiences and expertise, attendees will gain unparalleled insights and guidance, empowering them to navigate their own entrepreneurial paths with confidence and resilience.
Mokhtar
Alkhanshali
Mokhtar Alkhanshali is a Yemeni-American coffee entrepreneur and the founder of Port of Mokha, a specialty coffee company.
Melanie
Elturk
Melanie Elturk is a trailblazing entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Haute Hijab, a leading brand in the modest fashion industry.
Dr. Waleed
Kadous
Dr. Waleed Kadous is a distinguished artificial intelligence (AI) researcher and entrepreneur, known for his contributions to the field of machine learning and robotics.
Chris
Blauvelt
Chris Blauvelt is a social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of LaunchGood, a global crowdfunding platform for the Muslim community.
Sami
Hamdi
Sami Hamdi is a prominent journalist, political analyst, and the Editor-in-Chief of The International Interest, an online magazine covering Middle Eastern and global affairs.
Fauad
Hasan
Fauad Hasan has over 22 years of biopharmaceutical leadership experience and is currently an executive, board member, advisor, and investor in digital health, medical devices, and biopharmaceuticals.
Amany
Killawi
Amany Killawi is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder and COO of LaunchGood, a global crowdfunding platform focused on the Muslim community.
Ahmad
Elsaka
Ahmad Elsaka is the co-founder of The Halal Guys, a popular fast-casual restaurant chain known for its halal Middle Eastern cuisine which has expanded from a single food cart to a global franchise with numerous locations.
Dr. Mohamed
Abbasi
Dr. Mohamed Abbasi is a renowned entrepreneur and the founder of Keller Williams Realty NY Tri-State Region & has established a thriving real estate agency that serves clients across the New York Tri-State area.
Sumaiya
Hamdi
Sumaiya Hamdi is the founder of The Halal Travel Guide, a comprehensive resource for Muslim travelers seeking information on halal-friendly destinations, accommodations, & experiences around the world.
Faisal
Mushtaq
Faisal Mushtaq is an educational leader and entrepreneur, known for founding and leading The Millennium Education Group, one of Pakistan’s largest and most prestigious educational networks.
Mohsin
Siddiqui
Mohsin Siddiqui is the CEO of Wahed & is driving growth and expansion, excelling in strategy development and execution for tech scale-ups. Mohsin holds an MBA from Queen’s with a focus on strategy.
Monem
Salam
Monem Salam is the Executive Vice President of Saturna Capital and has been instrumental in promoting ethical and socially responsible investing within the Muslim community.
Addellatif
Abdelfattah
Abdelfattah is the founder of Usul.ai, he’s been working in the Islamic Tech ecosystem for a number of years. He Co-Founded Tarteel, and was previously a software engineer at Twitter.
Tareq
Purmul
Tareq Purmul founded the San Diego Muslim Chamber of Commerce in 2016 and then the Orange County Muslim Chamber of Commerce in 2019.
Sajad
Mahmood
Sajad Mahmood is the Co-Founder of Manza, a marketing agency, & has spent over 15 years developing global organizations and not-for-profits, driven by his faith and values
Umer
Suleman
Umer Suleman is serving as the Chief Risk Officer at Wahed Invest, and is a prominent figure in the finance and investment industry.