
Ahmed is an AI enthusiast and serial entrepreneur whose path began in the performing arts and evolved into a passion for technology after moving to the United States. At Cornell, where he studied computer science and electrical engineering, he developed image-processing software for NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope and contributed to the DARPA Grand Challenge that helped shape the first self-driving cars. His technical work includes AI for UAVs, innovations in automotive ECUs, and scalable travel-tech solutions such as self check-in and in-flight connectivity. His entrepreneurial journey began during college and later led him to establish Coders, Hackers, and Founders, which grew into TrepHub and helped launch over 30 startups. He now serves as the founder and CEO of Yobi, leveraging his engineering expertise and startup experience to drive innovation.