Ahmed is an AI-driven innovator and serial entrepreneur whose career began in the performing arts before evolving into a strong passion for technology after moving to the United States. At Cornell, he studied computer science and electrical engineering, contributing to image-processing software for NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope and working on the DARPA Grand Challenge, which helped shape early self-driving vehicle systems. His technical expertise spans AI for UAVs, automotive ECU advancements, and scalable travel-tech products such as self-check-in tools and in-flight connectivity. Beginning his entrepreneurial journey in college, he founded Coders, Hackers, and Founders—later known as TrepHub—which supported the launch of more than 30 startups. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Yobi, where he continues to drive impactful innovation through a blend of engineering insight and entrepreneurial vision.
