Amin Shaykho

Amin Shaykho is a Syrian-American entrepreneur and software engineer recognized as the co-founder and CEO of Kadama, a leading Gen-Z education tutoring platform. Kadama, named after the Arabic word for "service," is a mobile application that offers on-demand assistance with homework, essays, and exam preparation. Shaykho co-founded the platform with his brother Dani Shaykho and Marwan El-Rukby, developing it into a global solution for students seeking immediate educational support.

Before dedicating himself to Kadama, Shaykho established a foundation in the technology industry. He graduated from the University of Washington Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at age 20 and worked as a product lead at Apple and at Boeing. He served as a senior software engineer at Apple, contributing to teams such as iMessage and Health. After raising funds for Kadama, Shaykho left his position at Apple to focus on building the company.

Kadama has experienced significant growth, reaching more than 2 million users, 2.5 million followers, and over 1 billion views on social media, and achieving a peak App Store ranking of No. 2 in education. The company's expansion has been driven by a strategic social media approach, with Amin and Dani Shaykho leveraging platforms to promote and launch the Kadama brand.

Shaykho and his co-founders have been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in education, and he has received the Seattle Inno Under 25 Award. He has also been recognized on the Business Journal 40 Under 40 and featured on the cover of The Most Influential People magazine. Shaykho is a frequent speaker at TEDx events, podcasts, and panels, where he discusses topics such as social media marketing, brand building, and entrepreneurship.

As a social media influencer, Shaykho has built a substantial following by producing content that resonates with Gen-Z audiences. He is known for viral TikTok videos featuring shopping and finance tips, as well as content centered on oversized food, which he uses to promote Kadama.