Aby Sam Thomas
Entrepreneur Staff
Bio
Aby Sam Thomas is the former Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Middle East. Having started working on the brand in November 2014, Aby was responsible for leading the publication on its editorial front until September 2024.
In his nearly-decade-long tenure at Entrepreneur Middle East, Aby played a key role in its growth and development across the MENA region, with him developing and executing events, programs, and other initiatives under the brand's banner, while also personally representing it through his appearances in conferences, media, etc.
Aby has been working in journalism since 2011, prior to which he was an analyst programmer with Accenture, where he worked with J. P. Morgan Chase's investment banking arm at offices in Mumbai, London, and New York. He holds a Master's Degree in Journalism from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York.
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Empowering Ventures: H.E. Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister Of State For Entrepreneurship
"As I continue this path in both the business world and life, I am committed to staying true to my core values, treating others with kindness and respect, and fostering a culture of authenticity. This, to me, is the essence of true leadership, and a milestone I strive to uphold every day."
Fresh Takes: Innovation And Perspective Are Linked
Publications, for those of you who have lived it with us, have personas, and to stay innovative, sometimes, both magazines and editors need fresh takes.
Let's Hear It For The Bad Guys: Why More Of Us Need To Embrace The Role Of The Workplace "Villain"
There was a time when I would have been horrified to know that someone thought of me as the proverbial "bad guy" at work. Nowadays, however, I tend to see it as a badge of honor.
Say Your Piece: Amid A Crisis, Telling Your Side Of The Story Can Retain Customers With One Foot Out The Door
In a world where reputation is as valuable -if not more so- as revenue, I worry about startups that choose to stick their heads in the sand whenever they find themselves in a tight spot.
PRYPCO Founder Amira Sajwani Goes All In When Betting On Herself (And She Urges You To Do The Same)
PRYPCO is a UAE-based proptech firm on a mission to "change the rules of the real estate game."
Work Vs. Wanderlust: The Two Don't Always Have To Be At Odds With Each Other
Breaks lead to breakthroughs, and if bleisure travel is what gets you to do that, then it's certainly something worth prioritizing.
Recently Edited Content by Aby Sam Thomas
Paradigm, Episode 4: Bankim Brahmbhatt, President And CEO, Bankai Group
Brahmbhatt shares the factors that have driven his journey from being a telecom engineer to becoming the CEO of a global telecom enterprise.
TruKKer, The MENA's Largest Land Freight Ecosystem, Inks Partnership With Dubai's Roads And Transport Authority
One of the partnership's key objectives is to develop and operate a technology-driven platform that connects customers with commercial transportation service providers.
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Paradigm, Episode 2: Wingman Executive Founder Paul Littlejohn On Navigating Leadership With Military Precision
Having started out as a Royal Air Force fighter pilot, Littlejohn honed his skills in high-stakes decision-making and strategic planning under extreme pressure.
Major Sound: Marshall Minor IV
The earbuds hold up to seven hours on their own, and the portable charging case can power you up to 30 hours and beyond.
Striking Out Alone: Developing Your Identity As An Entrepreneur
Whether this comes naturally to you or not, being the person who makes every single decision can test your self-esteem in ways you didn't even know possible.
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