
Mahdi Hussaini
About
Founder | Venture Capital & Private Equity | Banking & Finance Graduate Student
My entrepreneurial journey began in 2015 when my brother and I founded a small retail store in Kabul, Afghanistan. Over the following years, we grew it into a successful retail business employing more than 20 people. Alongside building the business, I completed two bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering and Business Administration. Following the political changes and deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, I relocated to Switzerland to pursue an MSc in Banking and Finance at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU). During my studies, I also worked as a Master's Assistant in the Controlling and Accounting Department, where I gained valuable experience in financial analysis, controlling, and academic research. I completed my master's degree in June 2026. At the same time, I began developing Connect (an MVP is already available now), a social technology startup designed to help people discover meaningful events, build authentic connections, and strengthen local communities through a modern, intelligent social platform. Although the company has not yet been officially incorporated, it reflects my long-term ambition to build innovative, globally scalable technology businesses. I am now seeking an opportunity where I can combine my entrepreneurial mindset, analytical thinking, leadership experience, and finance background to help ambitious companies grow while continuing to develop as both an investor and a founder. I am driven by curiosity, enjoy solving complex problems, and am constantly looking for opportunities to create meaningful impact through innovation.
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