Yehia Houry

Chief Programs Officer Flat6Labs

Yehia has 15 years of experience building and leading teams, with particular expertise in venture capital investment and startup entrepreneur support, focused on technology-driven solutions primarily in emerging markets.

Proven business development and fundraising track record, policy advisor to multiple public sector stakeholders, and board member to several high-growth startups. 

 Yehia leads the process and the operations of Flat6Labs programs, designing and implementing an effective business strategy to position the company as a market leader internationally. He oversees the acceleration process of portfolio companies funded by Flat6Labs’ seed funds. Yehia is also responsible for establishing and driving the overall vision, leadership and strategy for Flat6Labs in collaboration with the CEO and CIO.

 Before joining Flat6Labs in 2017, Yehia was leading tech-driven initiatives for youth employability & entrepreneurship at a regional MENA organization, with experience working at the World Bank, with other roles in non-governmental, research, and multilateral organizations in Africa and Asia.