Shain Khoja

Experience

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  Physiotherapy Clinics

  Jan 1982 - Jan 2003

  Founder & CEO

  Established international chain of physiotherapy practices dedicated to exceptional care for large patient populations. Oversaw multi-disciplinary clinical programs that provided research-supported outcomes to patients. Generated consistent annual growth for 10+ years before a successful exit.

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  Austin's Ltd

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2000

  Founder & CEO

  Established import/export company specializing in non-prescription pharmaceuticals including diabetes treatments, post-surgical products and topical medicines. Generated consistent annual growth for 5+ years before a successful exit.

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  Roshan

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2012

  Managing Director, Community

  Developed and led award-winning Corporate Social Responsibility program that was critical to attracting ~$180 million in development financing. Integrated health, education, commerce and financial inclusion programs into the core business, including Afghanistan's first telemedicine and mobile money (M-Paisa) initiatives.

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  (various)

  Jan 2006 - now

  Public Speaker

  More than fifteen years of public speaking experience at a wide range of international organizations and institutions including:World Forum for Responsible Economy; B Corporation; Emirates Foundation; TedX; Mercy Corps; University of Cambridge; US Institute for Peace; USAID; IESE Business School; Babson College; US Chamber of Commerce; US Global Health Initiative; Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development.

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  Better Business Enterprise

  Jan 2011 - now

  Founder & CEO

  Leads strategic management consultancy with a focus on technology and social impact for emerging markets. Provides market research, product development, platform selection, business modeling and implementation to clients in 10 countries.

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  Mercy Corps

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  Regional Advisor, GCC

  Positioned agency as a leader in global development through building presence and partnerships in the region. Raised funds from a range of partners including the Gates Foundation, Salama Foundation and the Big Heart Foundation.

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  Aga Khan Foundation Syria

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Project Manager

  Managed multi-million dollar crisis program to address gaps in education, food and water security for vulnerable households. Supervised 180 team members and doubled the size of the organization within a year.

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  International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

  Jan 2015 - now

  Board of Governors
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  Global Partnership for Education

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Policy Advisor

  Provided strategic counsel on partnerships, fundraising and managed stakeholder relationships. Inducted the UAE as the first "Arab Country Partner" with a contribution of $100M USD in 2018.

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  Canada World Youth (Official site) / Jeunesse Canada Monde (Site Officiel)

  Jan 2016 - now

  Board Member
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  Foundation Holdings

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Chief Impact Officer & Managing Director, Healthcare

  Engaged in multiple project financing, strategic and operational roles for impact investment projects in education and healthcare. Managed relationships with countries’ key health organizations.

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  Thriving.ai

  Jan 2018 - now

  Founder & CEO

  Building innovative, digital platform that keep seniors connected and engaged with their families and caregivers, while reducing financial concerns, emotional stress and healthcare costs.

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  Thriving.ai and Thriving Care Inc.

  Apr 2024 - now

  Founder Thriving.ai and Thriving Care Inc.
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  Thriving Care

  Apr 2024 - now

  Founder Thriving Care Inc.

  Vertically integrating home care delivery across Canada starting in Calgary Alberta.