Adel Hameed is an experienced entrepreneur, executive advisor, and author with over 20 years of experience spanning business development, operations management, and venture building. Throughout his career, Adel has worked with startups, scale-ups, and corporates across diverse industries, helping them navigate growth challenges, optimize operations, and scale efficiently.

As the Founder and Managing Partner of A8 Innovation, Adel leads initiatives to empower organizations by building A-level leadership teams, enhancing capabilities, and creating impactful ventures. Drawing from his extensive hands-on experience and a proven track record, he combines strategic insight with actionable frameworks to drive measurable results in competitive markets.

• Leadership Development: Creator of the SAUS Philosophy, a framework designed to help leadership teams align, perform, and scale effectively.
• Venture Building: Founded nine startups and scaled the customer success operation of PayTabs.com.
• Operational Excellence: Designed and implemented scalable operational models for growth-stage companies across multiple sectors.
• M&A Integration: Successfully managed cross-border acquisition integrations, delivering operational alignment and synergy realization.
• Global Experience: Worked across regions including the GCC, Europe, and East Asia, establishing businesses and supporting market expansion.
• Startup Mentorship: Actively mentors startups through renowned programs like TechStars, Misk, and Flat6Labs, helping founders navigate early-stage challenges.
• Author: Published SkillUp As You ScaleUp, a guide for startup leaders to develop scalable leadership skills and align their teams for growth.

Adel focuses on driving impactful outcomes for startups, scale-ups, and corporates through:

• Leadership Transformation: Guiding leaders to build aligned, high-performing teams.
• Capability Building: Equipping organizations with tools and systems that enhance scalability and operational efficiency.
• Venture Building and Value Creation: Partnering with investors and corporates to create and scale impactful ventures while delivering measurable ROI.
• M&A Advisory: Supporting mergers and acquisitions with structured strategies for seamless integration and long-term success.

Adel is deeply committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Outside of his work at A8 Innovation, he enjoys exploring history, technology, and philosophy. A father of four, he balances his professional pursuits with a love for music, experimenting with various instruments, and tending to his garden. These interests reflect his thoughtful approach to leadership and innovation—integrating creativity and discipline into every aspect of his life.