Sindiya Ibrahim

Activist, Athlete, Business adviser, Connector, Consultant, Entrepreneur, Event planner, Foodie, Idea generator, Life mentor, Policy maker, Project manager, Public servant, World traveler

I’m a serial entrepreneur and SME strategist with a track record of building and scaling ventures that matter. Based in Abu Dhabi, I work at the intersection of entrepreneurship and public sector innovation — helping governments and private leaders identify overlooked gaps and turn them into high-growth opportunities. With experience across multiple industries, I don’t just consult, I build, I solve, and I deliver impact. My mission is to empower a new generation of founders and prove that starting now is better than waiting for the “perfect” time. Whether I’m on stage, at the strategy table, or mentoring a startup, I lead with honesty, action, and the relentless pursuit of better.

Business, Communications, Policy Reforms, Project Management, SMEs, Social Entrepreneur

My TED story extends beyond my work as a public servant, or as a businesswoman, it is into my love for storytelling, culture, and community. From curation to crafting my book, to mentoring entrepreneurs, I find myself weaving a shared narrative of what progress looks like when it’s powered by purpose and connection. Empowerment is the new infrastructure. Nations rise not by building roads or skyscrapers, but by building people, their confidence, creativity, and courage to act.