Jan 23 2023 55 mins
Rashed Al Mohtadi an Emarati National, 32 years old is a huge fan of sports, particularly football, boxing, and MMA. He holds a degree in international business and finance. bachelor’s degree in International Business and Finance. Rashed’s professional career started in Investment Banking with Emirates NBD Asset Management, where he managed retail and institutional investment channels and raised AUM for the firm. Almost 10 years were spent with the bank until he got an opportunity with Al Jalila Foundation.
At the foundation, he works in the partnerships and sustainability team to help raise funds and awareness for the programs and initiatives. He is extremely active in raising awareness about disease prevention, as well as programs and initiatives that cater to patients in need. He has been behind the project to get approval from relevant authorities to receive cryptocurrency as a form of donation and the Heroes of hope wall of athletes at AL Jalila Foundation. His favourite quote - Veni, vidi, vici (I came, I saw, I conquered). Conquering my objectives and goals that I set out.
Irina and Nas had a wonderful time chatting with Rashed Al Mohtadi about making well-being accessible to all.
In this episode we discuss:
- Diving into the background of Rashed who is an ex investment banker, Block chain expert, A soccer player and a boxer who also loves problem solving.
- NGO & Philanthropy, what’s the difference?
- Irina’s take on CSR programs and Rashed views on it
- About Al-Jalila foundation
- Al-Jalila’s work on Cancer prevention
- Effects on Mental health on body
- Challenges that NGO’s face and how can people contribute