Hashem Alqudah

Tech-Focused Business Development | Product | Opportunity Qualification | Global Client Engagement | Digital Innovation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

A highly motivated and skilled digital business professional pursuing a Master's degree in Digital Business and Innovation from IE University. Seeking to transition expertise in executive search into a dynamic product role that blends technology and business. Possessing a solid foundation in data science, machine learning, and emerging technologies. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, exceeding expectations while hiring C-level tech leadership across EMEA and APAC. Eager to contribute to a company fostering a mentorship and professional development culture where technical skills and strategic thinking can be applied to innovative projects and diverse business challenges

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Stealth Startup
    Mar 2025 - Aug 2025 · 6 mos

    Early-stage edtech startup focused on personalized learning for children. Our solution utilizes conversational AI powered tutors to help children with their learning journeys. Transformed a university capstone project into a startup with a focus on commercialisation and product development for an AI-powered EdTech platform. Led the end-to-end ideation and delivery of MVP, including scoping features, prioritising roadmap, and building a viable prototype using no-code/low-code tools. Served as Product Manager and Technical Lead, creating PRDs, coordinating sprints, and ensuring alignment among stakeholders on feature specifications and release criteria. Designed and presented a go-to-market strategy to IE Venture Lab judges, reaching the semi-finals.

  • Masters in Digital Business and Innovation at IE University
    Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr

  • Associate at True Search
    Jul 2021 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    True Search creates value for the global economy by placing outstanding board members, c-suite executives, VPs, directors, and other strategic talent. Our clients include tech-focused brands - private and public - and established organizations. With 21 offices worldwide, our team of commercial and functional experts leverage their deep networks to connect companies with leading talent. True's approach to search blends relationships and experience with data-driven analytics to produce consistently better hiring decisions. True Search is part of the True platform, a global suite of products and services centered on talent.

  • Research Analyst at Boyden
    Mar 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Boyden is a global pioneer and leader in the executive search industry with more than 65 offices in 40 countries. Founded in 1946, Boyden specialises in high level executive search, interim management and human capital consulting. Boyden Middle East & Africa has been present in the region since 1999 with offices in Dubai, Cairo and Nairobi.

  • Research Analyst at Metin Mitchell & Company
    May 2019 - Dec 2019 · 8 mos

    Metin Mitchell & Company (MM&Co.) is a Dubai-based boutique executive search and management advisory firm that specialises in recruiting Board Members, Chief Executives and other senior members of a company’s management team. Responsibilities: • Worked closely with senior partners identifying potential candidates and conducting market research and analysis. • Prepared proposals, position specifications and candidate reports. • Conducted initial calls with potential candidates. • Carried out business development research and outreach to pitch the company’s services. • Conducted direct calls with client representatives on multiple occasions to ensure information is relayed in a timely manner, and to address impediments encountered during assignments.