Sam Hamdy

Executed successful launch of Series A-2 capital raising round, facilitating investor outreach, pitch deck development, CRM & data room establishment & mgmt., and negotiating term sheets resulting in closing a 4.2 million round. Implemented a top-down OKRs framework to align strategic goals with KPIs, track progress and achieve 92% of annual OKRs, driving accountability and results within the orga

Established and exited Bona Invest by hiring a 14-person team across 5 teams, raising 250K in angel capital, and developing an advanced automated portfolio management platform for more than 10,000 users across 10 countries. Directed the growth of the user base, achieving a remarkable 30% Month-On-Month increase in paying users, while strategically reducing Customer Acquisition Cost (CCA) by 50% ov

Adopted a high-impact B2B SaaS Marketing strategy, driving sales revenue to 5 million Euros by building a robust CRM with 8000 contacts and 3000 companies to enhance client engagement and retention. Successfully raised a 3 million Euro Seed Round by crafting compelling pitching materials and executing strategic investor outreach, paving the way for accelerated company growth and development.

Conducted in-depth equity analysis for five tech and infrastructure investment proposals, prioritizing distressed assets and conducting thorough risk assessments to inform strategic investment decisions. Collaborated with the change management team to facilitate a seamless transition to a new ERP system organization-wide, achieving an impressive 95% employee adoption rate and satisfaction level, e

Developed and executed a comprehensive market expansion and entry strategy, resulting in the successful expansion into 2 key markets and the acquisition of approximately 3 million new users. Secured an $8 million Series A investment deal through the delivery of compelling investment proposals, pitch decks, and strategic investor communications.

Advised clients on strategic restructuring initiatives, optimizing organizational workflows and resource allocation to achieve a 15% increase in operational efficiency and cost savings. Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and competitive landscapes, informing strategic decision-making processes for clients.

Activities and societies: Deputy Chairperson Student Union; TEDx Lead Organizer; HSBC Business Case National Champion; Obama Foundation Africa Leader; Tony Elumelu Africa Entrepreneur; Youth AG Champion

Coursework included International Business Strategy, Operations Management, Financial Management, and Management of Innovation. Demonstrated leadership as Deputy Chairperson of the Student Union and Lead Organizer for TEDx.

Activities and societies: Selected as one of 150 Schwarzman Scholars (out of +4000 applicants): fully funded scholarship program designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders – acceptance rate <4%

Selected as one of 150 Schwarzman Scholars (out of +4000 applicants): fully funded scholarship program designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders – acceptance rate <4%.