Ethos – Empowch

Empoderamiento a través de equidad

Equidad a través de transparencia

Nuestra Historia

Nuestro fundador, Moataz, creció en una familia de ocho personas, en un pequeño pueblo rural en Líbano. Todos en su familia tienen un celular inteligente, pero solo él y su hermano tienen cuentas bancarias. Como tantos en la diáspora, enviar dinero a casa a familiares y amigos es un ejercicio difícil, muy costoso y que requiere mucho tiempo y, en algunos casos, simplemente no es posible.

1,400 millones de personas en todo el mundo no tienen acceso a servicios bancarios, ni siquiera a los básicos, sin embargo, dos tercios tienen acceso a un teléfono móvil. Parece lógico que la solución para empoderar a los no bancarizados radica en el uso de teléfonos móviles y en la tecnología blockchain para trabajar para llevar la inclusión financiera a estas comunidades desfavorecidas.

El Equipo

Moataz is the driving force behind the inception of Empowch, handling everything from funding to product development and market growth. With expertise in Fintech and User Experience Design for emerging technology. Moataz, originally from a financially excluded community in Lebanon, brings over a decade of experience, including roles at the World Bank Group, showcasing a unique skill set that positions him well for his role as CEO.

MOATAZ ALOBAID

Founder & CEO

Bethany is the key force in building the company from the ground up, overseeing product, team, finances, partnerships, and operations. Heading compliance, legal, HR, and finance, she also leverages her experience as a Behavioral Scientist in the MENA region, merging her passion for behavioral science with Fintech to address real-world challenges.

BETHANY CONDO

Co-Founder & COO

Frederik, a dedicated member of the executive team for the past 2 years, has played a key role in bringing the product to market. Currently directing Marketing/Sales, he brings creativity and resourcefulness, backed by startup experience in e-commerce, event management, and interior design in Jeddah and the MENA region.

FREDERIK GOSS

CMO

Randa, a seasoned banking professional and blockchain expert with 15 years of experience, recently rejoined the team to lead Empowch's entry into the regional market. Accomplished and well-known in the domain and region, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role, strongly believing in the power of blockchain for financial inclusion and the impact Empowch can make.

RANDA ALRIFAI

Community Regional Director

Andrea, a dedicated young professional, started as a marketing intern at Empowch over 4 years ago and has since become a vital member of the core team. Over the years, she has contributed to all marketing and communication activities, currently managing marketing efforts and channels, and leading digital design efforts, her talent and dedication continue to be invaluable assets to the company.

ANDREA ARAIZA

Marketing and Communications Director

As the lead backend developer for Empowch's mobile and web application, he's been the technical expert for the past 3 years, contributing to its evolution. Highly skilled in building REST APIs, secure backend applications, and working on the Stellar blockchain, he excels in activities like wallet creation, peer-to-peer payments, asset swapping, and wallet recovery.

RAMI DAAS

Technical Manager & Backend Developer

A versatile technical lead with over 3 years of dedication to the product, he spearheads frontend development for the Empowch mobile application. Recently, he expanded his role to include product management and regional business development. His experience includes the latest mobile cross platform technology and tools.