Nadeem Barakat

Nadeem Barakat is an Egyptian entrepreneur and founder of Business For Teens, an edtech startup launched under Grow Academy in 2024. With a mission to empower teenagers aged 10–16, he created Business For Teens to teach entrepreneurship and financial literacy through project‑based learning and real‑world business simulations. Under his leadership, the startup quickly partnered with schools in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, reaching hundreds of students and securing a six‑figure pre‑seed investment in 2026 to expand across the GCC. Barakat’s work reflects his commitment to youth development, education innovation, and preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs.