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Enad H. Kanaan

Programs Manager · Co-Founder & CEO · Innovation Strategist

Doha, Qatar

Impact-driven leader with 12+ years shaping startup ecosystems, driving digital transformation, and building bridges between innovation and opportunity across the Middle East, Africa & Turkey.

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About Me

Building the Future,
One Ecosystem at a Time

I am an impact-driven management expert who thrives at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and execution. My career has been defined by a relentless drive to create meaningful change — whether that means guiding a first-time founder toward product-market fit, designing national-level digital programs, or forging partnerships that unlock new markets.

Based in Doha, Qatar, I currently serve as Programs Manager at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), where I lead national programs that strengthen Qatar's innovation landscape and accelerate the country's digital transformation agenda.

Simultaneously, I co-founded and lead Epsilon — a venture built to drive strategic growth and innovation-led outcomes for clients across the region. My work has taken me across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, where I've had the privilege of working alongside 500+ startups, investors, and ecosystem builders.

"I believe the most powerful thing you can do is help someone else succeed."

Areas of Expertise

Career Journey

Experience

Programs Manager

Ministry of Communications & Information Technology — Qatar

Dec 2021 — Present Current

Leading national programs to strengthen Qatar's innovation landscape, accelerate digital capabilities, and support emerging technology initiatives. Managing complex projects and hybrid teams while advancing the country's innovation and entrepreneurship agenda.

Program ManagementDigital TransformationInnovation StrategyEcosystem Development

Co-Founder & CEO

Epsilon — Amman, Jordan

Sep 2020 — Present Current

Driving strategic direction, business development, and innovation-led growth for clients and partners across the region. Building a consultancy that bridges the gap between vision and execution for startups and enterprises alike.

EntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Leadership

Investment Scout

BeyondCapital — Amman, Jordan

Jun 2019 — Aug 2022

Worked closely with investors, accelerators, and founders — evaluating opportunities, supporting venture growth, and contributing to a more resilient and connected entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Venture ScoutingInvestment AnalysisStartup Evaluation

General Manager

V Business Center — Amman, Jordan

May 2021 — Nov 2021

Oversaw operations, partnerships, and strategic growth initiatives for a dynamic business center, driving organizational efficiency and stakeholder engagement.

OperationsPartnershipsManagement

Acting Director, Business Development

INJAZ — Amman, Jordan

Aug 2018 — Jan 2021

Led business development and ecosystem building efforts, developing partnerships and driving startup capacity building programs across Jordan.

Business DevelopmentEcosystem BuildingCapacity Building

Regional Hub Director

Migrate — Amman, Jordan

Jul 2012 — Jul 2018

Directed regional hub operations for 6 years, building the foundational expertise in innovation management, team leadership, and cross-regional collaboration that defines the rest of my career.

Regional LeadershipHub ManagementInnovation

Impact & Reach

Numbers That Matter

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Startups Mentored

Across the Middle East, Africa & Turkey — helping founders refine business models, secure investment, and achieve market validation.

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Cross-Regional Expertise

Deep experience spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey with a nuanced understanding of diverse market dynamics.

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0+ Years

Innovation Leadership

Over a decade of driving innovation management, ecosystem development, and management consulting at the highest levels.

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Professional Network

A thriving LinkedIn community of 5,000+ professionals, investors, founders, and ecosystem builders.

Expertise

Core Skills & Services

Program Management

Designing and executing complex, multi-stakeholder national programs with measurable outcomes and strategic alignment.

Innovation Strategy

Crafting forward-looking innovation frameworks that align organizational capabilities with market opportunities and emerging trends.

Ecosystem Development

Building thriving startup and innovation ecosystems by connecting founders, investors, corporates, and governments.

Fundraising & Investment

Guiding startups through fundraising strategy, investor readiness, pitch preparation, and deal structuring across multiple markets.

Business Strategy

Delivering high-impact management consulting engagements for Fortune 500 clients and emerging ventures alike.

Digital Transformation

Leading organizations through digital change — from strategy and roadmap to implementation and capability building.

Academic Background

Education

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Jami'at Al Al-Bayt

Bachelor's Degree · 2008 – 2012

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Khaled Bin Al-Walid High School

High School Diploma · 2005 – 2008

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Business Building Strategies for Emerging Entrepreneurs

LinkedIn Learning · 2021

Giving Back

Volunteering

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Business Coach

The VentureX · Jan 2021 — Present

Active

Providing hands-on business coaching to entrepreneurs and startups, focusing on economic empowerment and sustainable venture building.

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Startup Mentor

Founder Institute — Doha Chapter

Innovation Strategy · Strategic Planning · Programs Management

What Others Say

Recommendation

I had the pleasure of working with Enad for almost 5 years at the same company after which we had 4 years of various work interactions in the entrepreneurial and startups ecosystem. Throughout the years, I had the opportunity to watch him grow professionally into an excellent leader with a keen eye for detail, business sense, and solid project management skills which makes him a very valuable asset to any entity with which he works. Benefiting from the fact that Enad is an entrepreneur himself and his extensive knowledge within the business development industry, he has been able to support many startups as a coach and a mentor by helping them achieve successful results in becoming sustainable, scalable, and investable.

Deyana Abououbeid

LinkedIn Recommendation