Dr. Husam M Yaghi

Dr. Husam Yaghi holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern University also in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Dr. Yaghi pioneered the digital transformation space in Saudi Arabia when he introduced Blockchain solutions in early 2016 through Ateon (www.ateon.net); which was recognized regionally and internationally. He preached Blockchain and FinTech solutions at conferences and meetups in KSA, Dubai, Jordan, Lebanon, and London.

He began his entrepreneurial journet back in 1986 when he co-founded GloboNet (the first Internet Service Provider in Louisiana). He coached his teenage boys into entrepreneurship at age 13 & 14. They built three companies - BlocMint, AidMaid, and Chillax, pitched and presented at regional conferences, and became stars in the region (www.aidmaid.net/gallery.html). He led his daughter into social entrepreneurship; who at age 10, created an the “Smiles Initiative” to bring some joy to the less fortunate. http://smiles.aidmaid.net/

 

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