Dina H. Sherif's Story Across Egypt, MIT & the World / EP.36

Just in time for back to school season, this all-new, compelling episode hosted by Ibrahim Sagna of IN THE VALLEY, will unpack the many facets of Dina H. Sherif, Executive Director of the MIT Kuo-Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, formerly named The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship.

Dina's career spans over two decades at the intersection of economic inclusion, social entrepreneurship, and impact investing. From her academic roots at the American University in Cairo, Harvard and ‪MIT in Boston, she shares how her journey from the U.S. and Egypt shaped her mission to redefine global development and challenge traditional narratives.

As a pioneer in promoting conscious capitalism, Dina reveals what it truly means in practice, especially within African economies. She reflects on launching Entrepreneurship with Impact Ventures (EwIV), building inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems in Egypt, and supporting over 600 global innovators through MIT.

Under her leadership, the Kuo-Sharper Center, has raised over $40M to advance its mission and, in its first 15 years, provided more than $10M in tuition support for 326 fellows from 57 countries. Collectively, fellows have launched 286 ventures, creating 17,000+ direct jobs, raising $932M+ in capital, and generating over $660M in annual revenue.

In this conversation, Dina delves into the importance of words choices, the edge of impact investing and sustainable business models and explores how innovation and technology can drive inclusive economic growth across Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

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This episode is brought to you in partnership with Soil Spaces and the Saudi Africa Society (SAS), supporting the voices and stories shaping culture and business across the region.

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