Ambar Amleh

Ambar Amleh is a successful entrepreneur and business leader with a diverse range of experience in program management, communications, business development, and international relations. With an education in education, marketing, and global management from prestigious universities like Stanford and Thunderbird School of Global Management, Ambar has a firm grasp of the latest trends in business and technology, making her a sought-after expert in the startup community.

Currently, Ambar is a partner at Ibtikar Fund, where she is in charge of finding Palestine's next big startup. She is also a Fellow of Class 23 at Kauffman Fellows, a prestigious program designed to create community leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship. In the past, she worked as Programs Manager for Digital Entrepreneurship at Leaders Organization, where she was responsible for overseeing the development of tech ventures in emerging markets. She was also Programs Manager at Palestine For A New Beginning, Communications Advisor at Negotiations Support Unit Plo Negotiations Affairs Department, and Business Development Manager at Microfund For Women.

In addition to her work in the private sector, Ambar has also made significant contributions to international organizations, serving as Executive Director of Arab Women's Leading Institute at International Republican Institute and Program Officer of the West Bank and Gaza and Jordan at the same organization. She also spent time as a legislative assistant at the office of Congressman Ed Pastor.

Ambar's extensive experience, combined with her passion for creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses in emerging markets, makes her an outstanding asset to any organization looking to grow and innovate.