Members

  • Romanna Dada

    Founder

    Mother, serial founder, investor & government advisor on ecosystems and venture capital. I am the founding Partner at FLYFWD Ventures, where we invest majorly in consumer, lifestyle, wellness sector. My mission through Women Collective is to democratize access to capital and provide our women members with lucrative investment opportunities.

    My Superpower: Super-charging ventures 10x+ in the shortest possible time through unparalleled access.

    My Quote: Venture capital is the greatest force in economic development

    What I enjoy the most: Spending time with my daughter & family, being able to help others thus making an impact, various kinds of sports and exploring our beautiful world.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn!

  • Dr. Christiane Mueck

    Founding Partner Member

    Angel investor, advisor and board member. Living and working in the GCC and Levant for 15 years. Especially interested in edtech and fintech. Passionate coach, mentor, thinker and co-creator.

    My Quote: Be the person you needed when you were younger!

    What I enjoy most: Traveling, time with close friends, learning new things from people, books, time in nature and discussing business ideas and startups.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn!

  • Sheikha Al Mehri

    Founding Partner Member.

    Renowned regional leader and successful entrepreneur with deep expertise in the retail industry, ideally positioned to propel strategic vertical of the fund. She holds an Executive MBA from London School of Business.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn.

  • Johanna Kruger

    Founding Partner Member

    An active angel investor in the MENA region, board member, and founder of an international expat network. Have worked with startups in Fintech, Edtech & Adtech. Passionate about investing and driving change through financial education and access to capital. Currently running commercial operations and strategy at an ADQ-backed fintech company that empowers expats financially.

    My Quote: Just do it!

    What I enjoy most: Traveling and learning new things (have lived and worked in 6 different countries over the past decade), investing, horseback riding.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn!

  • Samar Hasan

    Founding Partner Member

    Serial founder, innovation specialist, startup strategist, branding & marketing specialist, gaming enthusiast, sustainability & gender specialist. Currently running an entrepreneur support organization and management consulting firm. Passionate about startups, women’s wealth creation and financial inclusion.

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  • Partner

    Mahnoor Naeem

    Founding Partner Member

    On a mission to empower business leaders with the insights and tools they need to navigate the complexities of the financial landscape and achieve their business objectives.

    Passionate about leveraging the potential of FinTech and Health-Tech to address global socio-economic challenges.

    Mantra: Good intentions, strong mindset and hard work can turn any situation into an opportunity.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn.

  • Chada El Islam Manel

    Founding Partner Member

    CEO and Founder of ENTROGX Ventures company. With over 13 years of women and youth activism & community engagement, 10 years of professional experience at energy Tech multinational companies, and over 7 years of experience with startups in incubators and accelerators. Named amongst the Top 50 Most influential women in Dubai for 2023 by WomenPreneur, and also amongst 100 Arab Female Heroes in Volunteering by BBC, named as a Distinguished Alumni of the year 2019 in the Arab world by MEPI (Middle East- US Partnership Initiative ), and also the most influential young personality in Algeria for 2020 by Supernova Magazine.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn.

To find out more on how to become a member of the Women Collective, say hello@women-collective.com