# Fadl Al Tarzi

> Fadl Al Tarzi is the co-founder and CEO of Nexford University, an online institution founded in 2018 and launched in 2019. Previously a software and digital marketing entrepreneur, he built Nexford with Mo Rayes around employer-informed curricula, affordability and flexible study for a global learner community. His public writing connects educational cost to practical capability, and his recent work focuses on preparing working professionals to apply AI.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Nexford University
- **Organizations:** Nexford University, Nexford Learning Solutions Limited, SOCIALEYEZ, News Group International
- **Nationality:** Canadian
- **Education:** Bachelor of Business Administration, The American University in Cairo, Web development short course, UCLA, Management qualification; exact award not specified in the public biography, George Washington University, Management qualification; exact award not specified in the public biography, Middlesex University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Nexford University and led its employer-informed online education model., Grew SOCIALEYEZ from two people to more than 120 across several countries, according to his published biography., Led Nexford through its September 2022 $8 million Series A announcement.

## Career timeline

- **Age 16** — Attended a web development course at UCLA while a high school student in Egypt.
- **Age 18** — Started his first technology business.
- **Before 2018** — Launched and grew SOCIALEYEZ under News Group International, from two people to more than 120 across several countries.
- **2015** — While working with producers of the World Governments Summit in Dubai, became interested in the gap between education and employment.
- **2017** — Appointed director of Nexford Learning Solutions Limited on September 14.
- **2018** — Co-founded Nexford University with Mo Rayes.
- **2019** — Nexford launched its online university offering.
- **2022** — Nexford announced an $8 million Series A co-led by New Markets Venture Partners and Learn Capital.
- **2025** — Explained Nexford’s redesigned BBA, including pay-per-course tuition, in October.
- **2026** — Nexford announced its Master of Science in AI and Technology Management in January.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Nexford University and led its employer-informed online education model.
- Grew SOCIALEYEZ from two people to more than 120 across several countries, according to his published biography.
- Led Nexford through its September 2022 $8 million Series A announcement.
- Nexford had close to 6,000 enrolled students in 110 countries in the IFC’s July 2024 case study.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — In a LinkedIn post ahead of Nexford’s August 13 Class of 2026 graduation in Washington, DC, described AI translators as professionals connecting technology with business needs.
- **2026-01** — Commented on Nexford’s January 9 launch announcement for its Master of Science in AI and Technology Management, presenting AI as a leadership capability.
- **2025-11** — Featured in a discussion with William Easmon and Samuel Amanor on employability in the AI era, covered by Nexford on November 21.
- **2025-10** — Published essays on Nexford’s redesigned BBA and the relationship between degree costs, skills and employer expectations.

## Links

- Website: https://www.nexford.edu/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ftarzi
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTarzi

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Last updated: 2026-10-23