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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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Growth Strategies

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Growth Strategies

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2022 saw the company launch ReadyRAW, its convenient coffee solution that enables you to brew your own coffee, quite literally anywhere.

Growth Strategies

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Growth Strategies

2022, The Year That Was: Lynn Lin, Co-Owner, Electric Pawn Shop

"I know that there is a fighter inside of me, and I would never be a quitter, even if my business got bombed. I believe that if I made it from zero once, I can definitely do it again."

Entrepreneurs

2022, The Year That Was: Antonio Gonzalez, Founding Partner And CEO, Sunset Hospitality Group

This year has seen SHG secure US$35 million in funding from global asset management firm Goldman Sachs, which is the latter's first investment within the hospitality space in the Middle East.

Growth Strategies

2022, The Year That Was: Izu Ani, Chef And Founder, YSeventy7

"This year, more than any other, has taught me that our purpose is the most imperative part of any business, project, or plan."

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