Karim Helal

Karim Helal is the Co-Founder & CEO of ProTenders Inc., leading a team of 85 professionals dedicated to revolutionizing the global construction industry through innovative technology.

He has secured $7M in funding since 2014 and expanded ProTenders.com to become the largest B2B Construction Platform in the Middle East, connecting over 21,000 companies from 105 countries.

With over 20 years of experience in tech, entrepreneurship, and angel investing, Karim has honed his skills in strategic planning, market entry strategy, SaaS, social enterprise, and business transformation.

He is committed to empowering the construction sector through data-driven solutions that enhance decision-making, collaboration, and overall growth.

Karim's educational background includes an MBA in General Management, Entrepreneurship, and Strategy from HEC Montréal, along with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Université de Montréal - Ecole polytechnique de Montréal.

Throughout his career, Karim Helal has been involved in various organizations, including serving as a Mentor at Atlantic Council, Antler, Founder Institute, Flat6Labs Abu Dhabi, SeedStartup, and as a Managing Partner at Helal & Partners.

He also held positions such as Project Manager at Ericsson and WAP Analyst at T.I.W, demonstrating his diverse expertise and experience in the industry.

Karim Helal has been recognized as a Top 50 ConTech Maverick by BuiltWorlds and is passionate about mentoring, public speaking, and sharing his knowledge and insights with aspiring and established entrepreneurs.