1. Galal Elbeshbishy
Age: 28
Occupation: Cofounder and COO of Synapse Analytics
Nationality: Egyptian
Residence: Egypt
Category: Science & Technology
Elbeshbishy cofounded Synapse Analytics, which helps businesses embed AI and machine learning into their operations. Its flagship tool, Konan, allows financial institutions to manage their credit risk decisions. Between October 2022 and October 2023, the company processed more than $105 million in granted loans and roughly three times that amount in rejected or undisbursed loans. Synapse Analytics has over 50 clients, including P&G and Unilever, and has raised $2 million in funding.