A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 | 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛.𝗘. 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 "𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮." In this episode of A Legacy of Purpose, host Dina H. Sherif is joined by a true pioneer of global development, Her Excellency Dr. Ghada Waly. From the rural fields of Upper Egypt to...

In this episode of A Legacy of Purpose , Executive Director Dina H. Sherif is joined by Noor Sweid, Founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, former Chief Investment Officer of The Dubai Future Foundation, and the first woman to lead an IPO in the MENA region. With a career spanning biotechnology, government innovation, and now one of the most active venture capital firms in emerging market...

In this episode of A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif, we sit down with Maha Abouelenein to explore the power of communication, the responsibility of owning your story, and why she believes self-reliance is the most critical tool in your toolkit. Maha Abouelenein is a powerhouse in global strategic communications—a woman who’s shaped narratives for tech giants, political leader...

In this episode of A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif, we sit down with Andrea Kates—a globally respected strategist, bestselling author of From Stuck to Scale, and current Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the MIT Kuo Sharper Center (formerly the MIT Legatum Center). Andrea’s work spans tech, healthcare, climate, and finance, and her frameworks have helped thousands of entrepreneur...

In this powerful episode of A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif , we sit down with Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno—Indonesia’s former Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, a seasoned entrepreneur, and global thought leader in inclusive development. From scaling businesses after the Asian Financial Crisis to creating millions of good-quality jobs during COVID-19, Minister Uno’s story...

In this episode of A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif , we sit down with Ahmed Zahran, CEO of KarmSolar and 2024 Foundry Fellow at the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT . What started as a company born out of frustration and necessity has now become one of Egypt’s leading solar energy firms, transforming the way power is generated and distributed in the...

In this reflective episode of A Legacy of Purpose , Dina H. Sherif welcomes Ambassador Philip Thigo , Special Envoy for Technology for the Republic of Kenya and Founding Director for Africa at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Together, they explore the intersection of technology, policy, and human connection in driving Africa’s future. Ambassador Thigo shares personal insights into his...

Dr. Alaa Murabit’s remarkable journey—from founding The Voice of Libyan Women during the Arab Spring to becoming a global leader in health, equity, and sustainable development—is a testament to her belief in radical resilience. In this episode, Dr. Murabit reflects on the values that shaped her career, the challenges of advocating for women’s leadership in global systems, and the transformative po...

What does it mean to not only witness but actively champion the entrepreneurial spirit across the world? In this episode of A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif , Christopher Schroeder—renowned entrepreneur, investor, and author of Startup Rising: The Entrepreneurial Revolution Remaking the Middle East —shares his journey from co-founding innovative tech companies in the U.S. to...

In this episode, Dina H. Sherif sits down with Ridzki Kramadibrata , former CEO and Commissioner of Grab Indonesia, to discuss the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership in shaping Southeast Asia’s future. Ridzki reflects on his leadership journey, the unique challenges of growing a super app in emerging markets, and the critical role of innovation and teamwork in navigating crises like...

In the inaugural episode of “A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif,” Dina engages in a powerful and candid conversation with His Excellency President Dr. Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi of the Republic of Botswana. Together, they explore profound themes of leadership, innovation, and legacy-building as President Masisi guides Botswana through one of Africa’s most visionary transitions—fro...