Chief Business & Innovation Officer

Mohamed Ali
Belajouza

Serial entrepreneur and digital transformation leader with 16+ years building ventures across AI, Blockchain, LegalTech, and FinTech. Currently driving innovation at Siyadatech in Saudi Arabia.

16+Years Experience
14Companies Founded
6Active Ventures
AI & Blockchain
Vision 2030
14 Startups

Background

Bridging Innovation & Business

A Tunisian-born visionary operating at the intersection of emerging technology and strategic business development across North Africa and the Middle East.

The Journey

Mohamed Ali Belajouza is widely regarded as one of the most influential digital strategists and tech entrepreneurs in North Africa. With engineering degrees from EPITA (Paris) and ESPRIT (Tunis), he has spent over 16 years identifying emerging technology verticals — from blockchain and AI to legaltech and proptech — and building ventures around them. Today, based between Tunis and Jeddah, he serves as the Chief Business & Innovation Officer at Siyadatech.com, driving AI-powered digital transformation aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Global Perspective

Operating across Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and the broader MENA region, Mohamed Ali bridges European engineering rigor with Middle Eastern entrepreneurial ambition and African market innovation.

Startup Ecosystem

Co-founded Africa's first cryptocurrency (Sqoin), graduated from Flat6Labs accelerator, and serves as a mentor at the Founder Institute Tunis — actively shaping the region's startup landscape.

Company Spotlight

Siyadatech.com

Empowering organizations with cutting-edge cybersecurity, mobile applications, and AI solutions that drive digital transformation.

Artificial Intelligence

Agentic AI for enterprises, automation solutions, and intelligent systems that transform business operations.

Cybersecurity

Advanced security solutions, penetration testing, and compliance frameworks to protect digital assets.

Mobile Applications

End-to-end mobile development with a security-first approach for iOS, Android, and cross-platform.

Digital Transformation

Modernizing businesses with strategic technology solutions that drive growth aligned with Vision 2030.

Portfolio

Ventures & Companies

14 companies founded across blockchain, legaltech, edtech, proptech, and digital marketing — 6 still active today.

Current

Siyada Tech

Chief Business & Innovation Officer

Leading AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation solutions in Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030.

Active — Co-Founder

Sqoin

Co-Founder & CBO

Africa's first cryptocurrency, using blockchain to boost financial inclusion. Backed by TAEF Fund and Flat6Labs.

Active — Co-Founder

Juridoc.tn

Co-Founder

Interactive legal document database providing access to Tunisian regulatory texts. Seed-funded by 216 Capital.

Active

PAPERLAB

CBO & Co-Founder

Platform for auto-generating legal documents for B2C and B2B markets, streamlining legal workflows.

Samsung FastTrack Winner

Tchou-Tchou School Bus

COO & Co-Founder

School bus tracking platform that won first prize at Samsung FastTrack startup competition.

Pioneer

MyAppartInn

Founder

Built the first Airbnb-like website in Tunisia, pioneering the short-term rental marketplace in the country.

Domains

Areas of Expertise

Deep knowledge across key technology and business domains, built through 16+ years of hands-on entrepreneurship.

AI & Automation

Enterprise AI

Blockchain

Crypto & DeFi

LegalTech

Doc automation

FinTech

Financial inclusion

Cybersecurity

Security-first

Digital Marketing

Growth strategies

Education

Academic Foundation

Engineering education from two of the most prestigious institutions in France and Tunisia.

EPITA

Engineering in Computer Science

Elite French engineering school, Paris

ESPRIT

Ingénieur d'État

Leading private engineering school, Tunis

Recognition

Speaking & Achievements

Recognized across the MENA startup ecosystem as an influential voice in blockchain, AI, and digital transformation.

Global Blockchain Congress

Speaker at Dubai 2025 on Layer-1 blockchain, real-world utility, and sovereign infrastructure.

Samsung FastTrack Winner

First prize at Samsung FastTrack with Tchou-Tchou School Bus tracking platform.

Founder Institute Mentor

Official mentor at the Founder Institute Tunis, shaping the next generation of founders.

Flat6Labs Graduate

Sqoin graduated from Flat6Labs Tunis 5th cohort and secured TAEF Fund investment.

Express FM Featured

Featured on Express FM's "Start Up" segment on blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation.

Press Coverage

Featured in Kapitalis, PML Daily, and THD.tn for blockchain and financial inclusion work.

Get in Touch

Let's Build the Future Together

Whether you're looking for strategic partnerships, innovation consulting, or digital transformation guidance — Mohamed Ali is always open to connecting.