Winner. Business Leader of the Year 2023

Ahmed Khalid Omar

Position: CEO & Cofounder
Company: Odiggo Inc.
City: Santa Clara, California
Country: USA
Economic/Business Sector: Technology/Software & IT Services

Ahmed Omar, a graduate of Consumer Economics at the German University in Cairo and alumnus of Y Combinator, has been recognized both nationally and internationally for his efforts to revolutionize car repair.

He has focused his research and work on further understanding how modern technologies like artificial intelligence can improve access to high-quality car parts and services in the Middle East and abroad.

Mr. Omar has succeeded both as an e-commerce expert and a founder of a successful startup, commercializing the many years of his experience. He has been in the E-Commerce sector since he was 14, selling products for more than $250,000 on different marketplaces.

He then went to the United States and built his way up to E-Commerce Director and Deputy CEO titles.

In 2019, together with Ahmed Nasser, he launched Odiggo and got it to 6-figure USD per month.

Odiggo is a startup allowing car owners to buy auto parts and accessories from vendors through an online platform. This online marketplace brings to car owners the largest catalog of car parts in the Middle East. It links customers with vendors to purchase car parts and accessories. It also ensures users get the correct, best quality car parts at a convenient time by allowing them to add their car information and location on the Odiggo app and see what services and parts are available in their area. The innovative deep-tech dashboard software links the vehicle to the marketplace and provides frequent updates of the vehicle condition so the user can be informed if the tires are low, the oil needs change, or a service is required. Through this platform, Mr. Omar has made important contributions to the automotive technology sector by improving car repair access, making it easier and more affordable, and, as a result, improving car safety.

Ahmed Omar’s extraordinary ability in automotive technology entrepreneurship and outstanding contributions to this field make him one of the most recognized experts in the auto-tech industry and a prominent voice in the technology ecosystem.

Mr. Omar’s strong background in business and e-commerce has allowed his work to be particularly original and innovative. Along with his team, he created an auto-tech app that provides car owners with affordable automotive parts and services through a one-stop shop that links them to dealerships. Mr. Omar’s work addresses some of the most pressing issues in making car repair affordable, quick, and accurate. The platform created by Mr. Omar has revolutionized the field of automotive software in the Middle East, quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing technology companies in this region.

Among his achievements:

• Studying economics, Omar was among the Top 10 students to represent Egypt in Germany (Hamburg University);

• He built a $0 to $ 50 million E-commerce empire in New York in 3.5 years (E-commerce Brand "Eviva Vanities");

• He built a $14M ARR hardware and software startup in the Middle East, solving the most complex problem of car ownership;

• During 6 months, he along with his team has developed a prototype and generated $324K in pre-orders and LOIs, and signed a partnership with Parikh Health to help 14,000 patients excel in their health.

Due to his projects' innovative and disruptive nature, Mr. Omar has been recognized with several highly prestigious accolades. He was awarded as one of the Top 25 Innovators Under 25 by Startup Scene for his work on making quality car services accessible to the masses using innovative technology.

As one of Egypt's most recognized automotive technology entrepreneurs, he is a frequent speaker and panelist at industry conferences, including Startups without Borders Summit. His outstanding achievements led him to be further selected to join several prestigious business groups, such as Y Combinator, 500 Startups, and Plug and Play.