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Aida Kandil
[edit]Aida Kandil is a Moroccan entrepreneur and the CEO of MyTindy,[1] an e-commerce platform that showcases Moroccan artisans and handicrafts globally. Kandil is also a recognized public speaker, participating in international events that promote women empowerment and entrepreneurship.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Aida Kandil graduated from McGill University [2]in Montreal, Canada, with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, majoring in Strategic Management and Marketing (2017). In 2022, she completed a Data Science Bootcamp at Le Wagon in Casablanca, gaining skills in machine learning, AI, and data visualization.
Career
[edit]MyTindy (2018 – Present)
Kandil co-founded MyTindy in June 2018, a platform connecting over 2,000 artisans from Morocco to global markets, with products sold in more than 40 countries. Under Kandil's leadership, the company achieved a 150% increase in international sales and significantly expanded its social media presence and web traffic. She has also spearheaded key partnerships with the Moroccan Ministry of Crafts[3] and Royal Air Maroc[4], elevating Moroccan crafts on the international stage.
6Grain (2018)
Before MyTindy, Kandil was the Project Manager at 6Grain[5], an agri-data app that helped farmers in Morocco digitize their fields.
Labelium (2017-2018)
Kandil managed SEO and e-commerce strategies for L’Oréal Corporate Accounts while working at Labelium[6], contributing to notable increases in organic traffic, client satisfaction, and sales.
Public Speaking and Leadership
[edit]Kandil is an accomplished public speaker, having participated in several high-profile events. She spoke at the SLB (Schlumberger)[7] event on women empowerment and was selected by SOCAP[8] to present her company in San Francisco in 2023. Additionally, she is a fellow of Opportunity Collaboration[9], an international forum focused on poverty alleviation and social impact.
In recognition of her efforts, Kandil won the POSEAM Orange MENA award for women empowerment[10]. She has delivered over 50 workshops and presentations on e-commerce, digital marketing, and social media, reaching more than 1,000 professionals and entrepreneurs.
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Kandil has been honored with numerous awards, including:
- Top 100 Women Founder Advancing the French Tech Ecosystem[11] - Les Echos 2024
- POSEAM Orange MENA for Women Empowerment
- EY Winning Women Entrepreneur[12]– Morocco (2022)[13]
- Top 30 Women leading the Supply Chain Industry[14] - Supply Chain Magazine 2022
- Finalist of Women in Africa 54 (WIA54)[15] - 2021
- Emerging Valley - Startup for Good in the Mediterranean Award 2020
- Best Moroccan Startup by OIF (Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie)[16] 2021
- North African Startup Award Commerce Tech Country Winner by Global Startup Awards Source
- Women in Tech Global Award
Social Impact
[edit]Through MyTindy, Kandil aims to empower 1 million SMEs and MSMEs across Africa by 2035, starting with Morocco.[17]The platform provides artisans with the digital tools necessary to access global markets, improving economic opportunities for underrepresented communities[18]
Advocacy and Public Speaking
[edit]In 2024, Kandil was nominated as Head of Empowerment of Women in Tech Morocco[19], where she focuses on developing programs to support women in technology through mentorship, training, and professional opportunities.
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- ^ "My Tindy - Maison de L'Artisan" (in French). 2020-09-22. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Royal Air Maroc", Wikipédia (in French), 2024-10-12, retrieved 2024-10-14
- ^ "6th Grain". www.6grain.com. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Digital Performance Agency | Labelium Canada". Labelium. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Home". www.slb.com. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Global, SOCAP (2023-06-12). "Ethical Products That Benefit People and the Planet". SOCAP Global. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Opportunity, Collaboration (October 3, 2023). "Meet our 2023 OC Fellows! Aida Kandil grew tired of having to justify why impact was as, if not more important than, the bottom line. Aida became the CEO of myTindy, an inclusive marketplace for illiterate artisans".
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "POESAM". https://poesam.orange.com/. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Perreau, Charlie (Oct 11, 2024). "Start-up : ces « 100 fondatrices » qui font bouger la French Tech, selon « Les Echos »".
- ^ News, Souad Anouar-Morocco World. "Moroccan Startupper Selected For EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program". www.moroccoworldnews.com. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ EMEIA Class of 2022". www.ey.com. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "30 Leading Women in the African Supply Chain Industry". Supply Chain Africa. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "women in africa aida kandil - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Portail de l'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)". Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (in French). Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ M'Barki, Donia Hachem & Rachid, Aida Kandil: « Pour les artisans, il est fondamental d’enlever tous les remparts à la digitalisation» - Les Invités des Matins Luxe - Podcast | Luxe Radio, retrieved 2024-10-14
- ^ "Is the Middle East's DIY economy unfair to women?". Fast Company Middle East | The future of tech, business and innovation. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ ALM (2024-07-18). "Visant à réduire les disparités dans le domaine technologique : Women in Tech® Global lance son antenne marocaine". Aujourd'hui le Maroc (in French). Retrieved 2024-10-14.