Yousra Gaballah is a Growth and Product Management expert with over a decade of experience across the MENA region and Silicon Valley. She has led major projects for Amazon and Uber, including optimizing Amazon’s last-mile delivery and scaling Careem across multiple countries, contributing to its acquisition by Uber.

Yousra also spearheaded Customer Value Management and Mobile Internet Growth initiatives at Vodafone, driving significant engagement and revenue growth across key markets.

Based in San Francisco, Yousra mentors startups through Techstars, Plug & Play, and Expert DOJO, helping them drive growth and market expansion. Her expertise includes business optimization, customer lifecycle management, and strategic scaling.

Yousra has studied Economics and Business Administration at the American University in Cairo, UC Berkeley, and the University of Washington in Seattle.

Annija is an entrepreneur and business strategist with a strong track record of scaling companies and turning visionary concepts into industry-leading successes. With over six years of experience driving growth and partnerships as a co-founder and strategic leader, Annija has expertise in scaling both software and hardware businesses. Her background includes building startups from 0 to 1, raising venture capital, recruiting and leading teams, managing mergers and acquisitions, and executing successful exits. Annija is deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurial communities, having played a pivotal role in establishing networks across various cities through the Latvian Chamber of Commerce as well as generating countless sales and partnership opportunities for members of BNI and other global organizations. Her contributions to the tech industry in Europe earned her recognition as Latvia’s Woman in Technology in 2023. Now in the US, she is combining her hands-on experience building highly profitable businesses with her large network of founders and investors in the San Francisco Bay Area, to help entrepreneurs from around the world unlock the US market. Her focus is on accelerating sales and overall go-to-market execution, as well as helping founders with fundraising and branding. She has been mentoring and working with global founders through programs like Techstars and on an individual basis. If you have not already met her as a panel guest or speaker at tech events around the Bay, she is looking forward to getting to know more about your business and vision!

Alejandra Santos is a strategic business leader and finance expert, known for empowering entrepreneurs to scale efficiently and prepare for successful exits. As the founder of STCG (Scale to Thrive Consulting Group), The Educated CEO, and the Scale to Exit podcast, she combines practical financial expertise with a visionary approach to business growth. Through her fractional CFO services, she helps businesses streamline operations, reduce costs by up to 20%, diversify revenue streams, and enhance investor appeal.

With a background in finance and a specialization in exit strategy planning, Alejandra has established STCG as a go-to resource for companies aiming to thrive in competitive markets. Her platform, The Educated CEO, provides essential resources for business owners, while her Scale to Exit podcast offers insights from top industry experts on financial literacy, scaling, and wealth-building. Alejandra’s results-oriented approach has made her a trusted advisor for business owners looking to maximize their value and build lasting legacies.