User:Fikermariyam Nega/sandbox

Fikermariyam Nega is a Ethiopian Born entrepreneur, Economist and Marketing professional by training, he has been in multiple sectors as an entrepreneur digital marketing strategist, and business development specialist with over 20 years of experience in various industries. He is recognized for his expertise in C-Level Leadership, entrepreneurship, management, and sales. Nega has played a pivotal role in founding and scaling three technology startups and has a notable track record in fundraising and corporate innovation.

Early Life and Education Born In July 28, 1984 in Gondar, Ethiopia and early schooling at "Hiberet Elementary and Secondary School" in Gondar, Ethiopia. Then Joined "Atse Fasiledes High School" Gondar, Ethiopia. Graduated for University of Gondar school of Business and Economics in 2002 and Unity University in 2008.

Mr. Nega earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Unity University in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, completing his studies in 2008. in Marketing Management from the University of Gondar, obtained in 2002.

Career Mr.Nega's career spans over two decades, starting with a role as a ticket sales agent at Ethiopian Airlines. He rapidly ascended through various positions, showcasing a talent for marketing, sales, and strategic business planning.

From 2011 to 2019, Mr. Nega founded Four different companies out which 2 were tech startups in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. including "PickPick Taxi" (Uber of Africa) pioneering a ridesharing app based booking and investment sharing system in Ethiopia, he started with in house 1500 chinese imported Dongfeng Glory 330 Vehicles. "Addis Prefab Houses Manufacturing Industries S.C." a public company which is a pioneering construction company focused on revolutionizing traditional construction methods through the introduction of innovative building technology. "Egenezeb" a pioneering fintech in Ethiopia, demonstrating his entrepreneurial acumen. He successfully secured significant contracts and funding, most notably a $53 million contract for Addis Prefab Houses Manufacturing.

Following his successes in Ethiopia, Mr. Nega has been a political target for government officials and has been jailed twice in which there was no formal charges filed against him. currently he resides in Canada with his wife Tigist Woldegebriel and his Four Children, where he continued to excel in digital marketing and vendor relationship roles at prominent companies such as Rogers Communications Inc. and Google.

Achievements and Recognition No Awards

Mr. Nega's contributions to the technology and business sectors have been recognized with various awards and accolades, including the 2022 Price winner of Angel Investors Ontario startup pitching and the 2023 Prize winner Refugee Talent incubator Jumpstart Refuges.

Personal Life Married to Tigist Woldegebriel in 2011 and Have four children.

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