For years, business schools were expected to prepare students for the market through strong academic foundations, technical knowledge, and structured learning environments. Today, that is no longer enough. Industries are evolving faster than traditional academic models can keep up with. Roles are changing, AI is reshaping entire functions, and employers are no longer hiring based […]
Artificial intelligence has already found its way into students’ daily lives, from summarizing readings to drafting essays and even making personal decisions. But the real question is not whether students can use AI, but whether they can think for themselves in a world where machines can do so much. Too often, reliance on AI risks
Egypt’s story is one of enormous potential. With one of the region’s youngest and largest populations, the country’s workforce could be a powerful engine for growth at home and abroad. Yet many Egyptians, especially young people and women, continue to face limited opportunities, skills mismatches, and barriers that prevent them from fully participating in the
Value systems are an essential part of society, understanding them, helps us better integrate with one another as well as maximize our quality of life. Money is a central piece in the modern day value system, it is fundamental to the daily functionality of society. Now, it is more essential than ever to understand how
Data Scientists tackle many issues relating to ethics on a daily basis. Be it data protection, model biases or privacy matters, Data Science is a sensitive field where the way information is handled and collected makes all the difference. In this interview, Mohamed Youssef, Corporate Data Science Lead at EFG Holding talks about the ethics
The old proverb says, “it takes a village to raise a child,” but what does it take to raise an idea from the ground up? Ideas are worthwhile, but only when they leave the confines of the mind through execution. The birth of an idea to the outside world is no easy feat; it takes
Edu Schools, one of the participants of AUC Venture Lab Spring 2024 cohort; a School Management System (LMS) aiming to bring efficiency to parents and schools through integrating software as a service solutions (SaaS) and E-commerce. In this interview, Mohamed Abdel Ghaffar, co-founder of Edu Schools explains his business model and what it brings to
In this insightful interview, Mohamed Amer, co-founder of LRNOVA, one of AUC Venture Lab Spring 2024 Startup Accelerator graduates, delves into the idea of repackaging educational material using generative AI through the lens of his own startup.
The story of economic growth is a testament to a much bigger one, that of human continuity. It is a story that goes back to the 19th century, to the steam engine and the factories that worked day and night. This image of development, however, is long overdue. The First Industrial Revolution was the start
When managers hire, they typically search for an exact profile within the industry. For example, a textile company might seek an accountant with a background in textiles, or an automotive firm might look for an HR executive with automotive industry experience. My claim: this is unwise for multiple reasons. Firstly, it reduces the talent pool
In this introspective interview, Professor and Chair of Computer Science and Engineering at the American University in Cairo, Sherif Gamal Aly discusses the role businesses should play in research on AI, how can students be better prepared for an AI-led job market, and what are the ethical implications that could come up along the way.
EFIKA, one of the participants of AUC Venture Lab Spring 2024 Cohort and solar energy developer start-up aiming to provide efficient solutions. In this insightful interview, Ramez George, co-founder of EFIKA explains the operations of the startup and what their team wants to change in the solar energy industry in Egypt.
