The Story of Entrepreneur Kareem Elmashad

Kareem Elmashad is an entrepreneur who innovated ‘I am Dubai’ App, He was born on 6th February 1993 in Cairo, Egypt. At early age he moved to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates to start his business and life.

I already know you Kareem, but I will still like you to introduce yourself to my readers and fellow young entrepreneurs. So please could you please tell us about your self and business?
I am Kareem Elmashad Founder & CEO of (I am Dubai), a twenty seven years old on a mission to reach my highest potential in the shortest amount of time possible. There is something about this thing called potential that I am completely obsessed with. Quite frankly too many people do not maximize their time, energy. Having realized this I’ve therefore dedicated my life to inspiring others to make the most out of their life.

I am Dubai is a Mobile App that allows models and social media influencers to partner up with restaurants & brands, enabling them to receive benefits in exchange for hyping up the restaurants & brands on social media.

Is there a story behind the name, you have given to your business?
Definitely, our app called ‘ I am Dubai ‘, I wanted all members to feel they own the app while they saying ‘i am’ it gives them inspiration of owning the app and ‘Dubai’ belongs to the city where’s the app, as we are opening in more countries soon so more apps will be named belong to the country, as it’s easy to be remembered and advertised.

What are your future plans?
Our future scale-up plan is to open in Saudi Arabia ‘I am Saudi’ app & in Ukraine ‘I am Kyiv’ app, we already started for both countries soon it will be launch, on long term we planing to inter USA, Europe and Africa Markets.

What is your advice for small business founders? 
Don’t start a business because you’re looking for a change, Play offense instead of defense, Trust your instinct: Your idea either works, Don’t do it alone (or with someone who is just like you).

Who inspires you?
Elon Musk

How can readers find more about your business?
They can check my social media on Instagram @kareemelmashad or www.kareemelmashad.com, also they can see one of our projects Instagram @i.amdubai, as well they can be a member on our app as we reached over 4500 members registered so far, here’s our website www.iamdubai.co .