Our Ethos – Arabic

تمكين من خلال العدالة

عدالة من خلال الشفافية

قصتنا

مؤسسنا، معتز، نشأ في عائلة كبيرة تتألف من ثمانية أفراد، في قرية ريفية صغيرة في لبنان. الجميع في عائلته يمتلك هواتف ذكية، ولكن فقط هو وشقيقه لديهم حسابات بنكية. مثل الكثير من المهاجرين، إرسال الأموال إلى الأهل والأصدقاء في الوطن يعتبر أمراً صعبًا جدًا ومكلفًا للغاية ويستغرق وقتًا طويلاً، وفي بعض الحالات يستحيل تنفيذه على الإطلاق.

حوالي 1.4 مليار شخص حول العالم ليس لديهم حسابات مصرفية أو لديهم حسابات ليست مفعّلة، وبالتالي لا يستطيعون الوصول إلى أي خدمات مالية أساسية، ومع ذلك ثلثي هؤلاء الأشخاص لديهم هواتف ذكية. لذلك الحل المنطقي لتمكين الأشخاص غير المصرفيين هو استخدام الهواتف الذكية وتكنولوجيا البلوك تشين لتحقيق شمول ماليّ لهذه الجماعات المحرومة

الفريق

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.