Alumni

"At AUC, I was encouraged to think independently, do my own research, break new ground. That’s exactly what I did with my first startup, Emerge Technology. As an entrepreneur, you need that kind of broad vision, that eagerness to take on a new challenge."
Tayssir El Hawary ’05
Co-founder and CEO of Modern Transit Solutions Company

"AUC was the launchpad for my career, first inspiring me to pursue postgraduate studies in computer science and more recently as a tech entrepreneur and CEO."
Rana El Kaliouby '98, '00
CEO and Co-Founder of Affectiva, AUC Board of Trustees and Former Research Scientist at MIT

"Understanding the history and culture of the communities we’re working with — that was part of my liberal arts program at AUC. I see the value every day."
Mohamed El Nawawy ’92, ’07
Former Managing Director and CEO, Telecom Egypt