Rawaz Rauf

Rawaz Rauf

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location of Rawaz RaufSulaymaniyah District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Entrepreneur | Investor | Technology and Business Enthusiast | Focused on Kurdistan and Iraq | email startup ideas to ideas@euph.com

  • Education

    • International Finance Corporation/ Iraqi Institute of Directors

      2017 - 2017
      Principles of Corporate Governance Corporate Governance Certification Programme Pass

      Activities and Societies: Kurdistan Institute of Directors International Finance Corporation Corporate governance is defined as the structures and processes by which companies are directed and controlled.Good corporate governance helps companies operate more efficiently, improve access to capital, mitigate risk, and safeguard against mismanagement. It makes companies more accountable and transparent to investors and gives them the tools to respond to stakeholder concerns.Corporate governance also contributes to development. Increased access to capital encourages new… Show more Corporate governance is defined as the structures and processes by which companies are directed and controlled.Good corporate governance helps companies operate more efficiently, improve access to capital, mitigate risk, and safeguard against mismanagement. It makes companies more accountable and transparent to investors and gives them the tools to respond to stakeholder concerns.Corporate governance also contributes to development. Increased access to capital encourages new investments, boosts economic growth, and provides employment opportunities.IFC works with firms to attract and retain investment by promoting the adoption of good corporate governance practices and standards. Show less

    • FranklinCovey Insitute

      2014 - 2014
      The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

      In the three-day live workshop The 7 Habits participants learn how to: take initiative, balance key priorities, improve interpersonal communication, leverage creative collaboration, and apply principles for achieving a balanced life. Participants not only learn, but also use processes and tools to live and apply the 7 Habits. Training was held in Sulaymaniyah with support of Hiwa Foundation.

    • American University of Iraq- Sulaimani

      2009 - 2010
      MBA International Management and Leadership Business Administration and Management, General 3.9
    • Salahaddin Ayyuby College

      1997 - 2002
      Secondary School Secondary School Diploma
    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      2014 - 2014
      Negotiation and Decision Making Executive Summer School

      Completed one week intensive course aimed at executives and high potential managers in Negotiation and Decision Making at London School of Economics.

    • HBX | Harvard Business School

      2018 - 2019
      Other/ Certificate in Entrepreneurship Essentials Complete

      HBX Entrepreneurship Essentials is a 4-week, 25-hour online certificate program from Harvard Business School. Entrepreneurship Essentials introduces participants to the entrepreneurial journey from finding an idea to gaining traction in the marketplace to raising capital for a venture. Participants learn an overarching framework—People, Opportunity, Context, Deal—to evaluate opportunities, mange start-ups, and finance ventures.This course also introduces participants to the idea that… Show more HBX Entrepreneurship Essentials is a 4-week, 25-hour online certificate program from Harvard Business School. Entrepreneurship Essentials introduces participants to the entrepreneurial journey from finding an idea to gaining traction in the marketplace to raising capital for a venture. Participants learn an overarching framework—People, Opportunity, Context, Deal—to evaluate opportunities, mange start-ups, and finance ventures.This course also introduces participants to the idea that entrepreneurs run structured experiments to validate ideas and refine business strategy. Participants work through real-world challenges faced by entrepreneurs across a variety of industries, and come away with tangible tools and techniques that they can apply to their own entrepreneurial journeys. Show less

    • University College London, U. of London

      2004 - 2008
      BSc Electric and Electronic Engineering Engineering Deans list
  • Experience

    • University College London

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      Training Assistant
    • Fanoos Telecom

      Sept 2008 - Jun 2021

      Advising multiple teams and help articulate product visions, company roadmap and identify key areas of growth and advising on regulatory and government issues

      • Commercial and Regulatory Advisor

        Feb 2013 - Jun 2021
      • Direct Sales Manager

        Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
      • Marketing Manager

        Dec 2011 - Oct 2012
      • Interim Human Resources Manager

        Jun 2012 - Sept 2012
      • Manager of Planning and Propositions

        Jul 2010 - Nov 2011
      • Business Development Manager

        Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
      • Business Development Coordinator

        Sept 2008 - Jul 2010
    • AmCham Kurdistan Region of Iraq

      Jan 2014 - now
      Founding Board Member

      The purpose of forming AmCham Kurdistan is to advance the interests and views of U.S. businesses, to uphold the highest standards of commercial practice, and to interpret the point of view of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to the American business public. Through AmCham Kurdistan, business people of the United States and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq come together and promote their mutual interests.

    • Ashur Brick

      Jan 2014 - now
      Commercial and Strategy Advisor

      Ashur Brick is the largest single line production plant in Middle East with production capacity of 1,200 tonnes per day. The fully automated facility is engages robotics for material handling and adopts efficient use of locally available raw materials and energy to produce green & sustainable bricks for the Iraqi Market.

    • Dilnia Insurance

      Jan 2014 - now
      Board Member

      Dilnia insurance company is an Iraqi general insurance company. It holds a license from both the Iraqi Diwan of Insurance and the Kurdistan Region.

    • Euphrates Ventures

      Jun 2021 - now
      Partner

      The new fund Euphrates Ventures aims to invest in Iraq’s emerging startups. The new venture fund was joined by Rawaz Rauf, one of Iraq’s leading tech entrepreneurs. As the last three years have seen a burst of activity among startups across Iraq, this new venture became a natural outgrowth of the existing business and is complementary to it. By investing across the life-cycle of companies in Iraq, it's expect to gain deeper insights into managing business – and risk more generally – within Iraq.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Renewable Energy Foundations for Business

      Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
      Mar 2025
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