Audrey Nakad is the co-founder and CEO of Ostaz, the MENA region's largest online learning platform, serving over 100,000 students with 12,000 qualified teachers. With 12 years of entrepreneurial and education experience, she launched her first business at age 19, achieving profitability within six months. Since founding Ostaz at 23, Audrey has driven the company’s strategic growth, expanded into multiple regions, and overseen over 90,000 completed sessions. Recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Audrey’s expertise lies in strategic planning, team leadership, operations, and securing financing, all geared towards making personalized education accessible globally.
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