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.