About A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif
Join Executive Director of the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, Dina H. Sherif as she brings together the stories of those brave enough to engage in leadership, with a focus on those who are working hard to see entrepreneurs thrive across global growth markets. The podcast will feature individuals who stand strong in their purpose and who are working hard to create change, now and for the future.
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MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship
The Anatomy of Public Duty | Building an Economy Where Everyone Thrives with H.E. Dr. Ahmed Rostom
In this episode, host Dina H. Sherif asks Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Rostom, what kind of legacy he hopes to leave behind for his family, his country, and the world. The conversation explores values and determination, and how you can never say no to the call for purpose. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Hosted by Dina H. Sherif, Executive Director of the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, 𝘼 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚 features intimate dialogues wit...
20 Jul 2026
BEYOND EXTRACTION: Redesigning Value with Ayo Sopitan
Can sustainable commodities trading unlock inclusive prosperity across global growth markets? In this episode of 'A Legacy of Purpose', host Dina H. Sherif interviews Ayo Sopitan, Founder and CEO of Metalex Commodities Inc. and an MIT Kuo Sharper Center Foundry Fellow, to explore how a non-zero-sum ecosystem is redefining African innovation and climate resilience. In this insightful conversation, you will discover how aligning a venture with personal philosophy and the Japanese concept of Ik...
20 Jul 2026
HAL GREGERSEN on Leading with Curiosity in a Complex World
How do we retain our human agency, creativity, and capacity for deep critical thinking in a world shifting at an exponential pace? In this episode of 𝘼 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚: 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙃. 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙛, host Dina sits down with Hal Gregersen, PhD, MIT Digital Fellow, leadership expert, and author of 'Questions Are the Answer,' for an intimate, candid conversation that challenges our modern obsession with immediate answers. Moving past conventional soundbites, this dialogue uncovers how ...
17 Mar 2026
Designing Systems for Hope | A Conversation with H.E. Ghada Waly on Power, Policy, and the Courage to Step Back
𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 | 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛.𝗘. 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 "𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮." In this episode of A Legacy of Purpose, host Dina H. Sherif is joined by a true pioneer of global development, Her Excellency Dr. Ghada Waly. From the rural fields of Upper Egypt to the high-stakes treaty rooms of the United Nations in Vienna, Ghada Waly’s career has been defined by a...
30 Jul 2025
The Story of MENA & Building What Doesn’t Exist Yet | A Conversation with Noor Sweid
Noor Sweid, Founder of Global Ventures, discusses her career across biotechnology and venture capital with Dina H. Sherif, offering insights into conviction and innovation in emerging markets in this interview.
26 Jun 2025
Stories are the Bridge to Every Opportunity | A Conversation with Maha Abouelenein
Maha Abouelenein discusses the importance of owning your narrative and leveraging communication skills to unlock opportunities in an interview with Dina H. Sherif.
17 Apr 2025
How Growth Markets are Going from Stuck to Scale: A Conversation with Andrea Kates
In this episode of A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif, we sit down with Andrea Kates—a globally respected strategist, bestselling author of From Stuck to Scale, and current Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the MIT Kuo Sharper Center (formerly the MIT Legatum Center). Andrea’s work spans tech, healthcare, climate, and finance, and her frameworks have helped thousands of entrepreneurs unlock their next chapter. Together, we explore how entrepreneurs can shift from uncertainty t...
28 Mar 2025
“Leadership Is Not About You—It’s About Those You Serve” Conversation with Former Minister Sandiaga Uno
In this powerful episode of A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif, we sit down with Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno—Indonesia’s former Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, a seasoned entrepreneur, and global thought leader in inclusive development. From scaling businesses after the Asian Financial Crisis to creating millions of good-quality jobs during COVID-19, Minister Uno’s story is one of resilience, vision, and deep commitment to public service. Together, we explore how h...
1 Mar 2025
Entrepreneurship as a Form of Resistance: A Conversation with Ahmed Zahran of KarmSolar
In this episode of A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif, we sit down with Ahmed Zahran, CEO of KarmSolar and 2024 Foundry Fellow at the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT. What started as a company born out of frustration and necessity has now become one of Egypt’s leading solar energy firms, transforming the way power is generated and distributed in the region. Ahmed shares his journey from working in corporate energy to being forced out of a job—an ...
18 Jan 2025
Technological Sovereignty and Human Connection: A Conversation with Ambassador Philip Thigo
In this reflective episode of A Legacy of Purpose, Dina H. Sherif welcomes Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy for Technology for the Republic of Kenya and Founding Director for Africa at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Together, they explore the intersection of technology, policy, and human connection in driving Africa’s future. Ambassador Thigo shares personal insights into his values-driven journey, the bold vision for technological sovereignty, and the challenges of redefi...
21 Dec 2024
“Resilience Isn’t Survival; It’s Transformation”: A Conversation with Dr. Alaa Murabit
Dr. Alaa Murabit’s remarkable journey—from founding The Voice of Libyan Women during the Arab Spring to becoming a global leader in health, equity, and sustainable development—is a testament to her belief in radical resilience. In this episode, Dr. Murabit reflects on the values that shaped her career, the challenges of advocating for women’s leadership in global systems, and the transformative power of faith and community. With practical insights drawn from her groundbreaking TED Talk and ...
9 Dec 2024
The Power of “How Can I Help?”: A Conversation with Christopher Schroeder
What does it mean to not only witness but actively champion the entrepreneurial spirit across the world? In this episode of A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif, Christopher Schroeder—renowned entrepreneur, investor, and author of Startup Rising: The Entrepreneurial Revolution Remaking the Middle East—shares his journey from co-founding innovative tech companies in the U.S. to championing the untapped potential of growth markets like MENA, LATAM and ASEAN, Christopher’s stor...
19 Nov 2024
Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Ridzki Kramadibrata of Grab Indonesia
In this episode, Dina H. Sherif sits down with Ridzki Kramadibrata, former CEO and Commissioner of Grab Indonesia, to discuss the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership in shaping Southeast Asia’s future. Ridzki reflects on his leadership journey, the unique challenges of growing a super app in emerging markets, and the critical role of innovation and teamwork in navigating crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they explore how entrepreneurs and leaders can act as catalysts ...
21 Oct 2024
“Reclaiming Africa’s Narrative: A Conversation with H.E. President Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi of Botswana”
In the inaugural episode of “A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif,” Dina engages in a powerful and candid conversation with His Excellency President Dr. Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi of the Republic of Botswana. Together, they explore profound themes of leadership, innovation, and legacy-buildingas President Masisi guides Botswana through one of Africa’s most visionary transitions—from a resource-dependent economy to a dynamic, knowledge-based future. The discussion explores...
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