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Morrad Irsane

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CEO | Co-founder at Takadao at Takadao
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Morrad Irsane is the CEO and co-founder of Takadao, a Shariah-compliant, blockchain-native finance platform. A serial entrepreneur with a successful exit from his previous startup, Melltoo, he is a recognized speaker and Techstars All-Star Mentor. People who have worked with him describe him as a data-driven, strong communicator and a true people leader.

Of French-Algerian descent and currently based in Riyadh, Morrad co-founds ventures with his wife. His work is driven by a personal mission to create equitable financial systems that align with Islamic principles, inspired by personal experiences and a desire to serve communities globally. He is also a father to seven children.

Unique fact: His previous startup was selected by the World Economic Forum as one of the "100 Arab start-ups shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution. "

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
CEO | Co-founder at Takadao
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Islamic Finance
Building Takadao to provide a globally accessible, Shariah-compliant alternative to traditional insurance, motivated by his personal exclusion from interest-based financial systems.
Web3 & Blockchain
A firm believer in decentralization, he uses blockchain to create transparent, community-owned financial services after being inspired by the Bitcoin whitepaper post-exit.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
CEO | Co-founder at Takadao
Takadao
1-2022
All-Star Mentor I Techstars
Techstars
6-2013 - 10-2022
CEO Co-Founder
Melltoo
4-2019 - 4-2019
100 Arab start-ups shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution | Global Shapers
World Economic Forum
Guess Speaker | Startup Builder
Canadian University Dubai
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Education
2011 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS)
The State University of New York
2012 - 2012
Celta Certificate
University of Cambridge
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