# Sanad Yaghi

> Sanad Yaghi is the UAE-based co-founder and CEO of DTEK.ai, formerly Dukkantek. A finance graduate and former venture-capital professional, he helped build merchant software before the company shifted toward computer-vision checkout and operational AI. He is also a co-founder of emma.love.

- **Role:** Co-Founder & CEO at DTEK.ai
- **Organizations:** DTEK.ai (formerly Dukkantek), emma.love, Endeavor, Mubadala, Aljal Capital
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in finance, American University, Kogod School of Business
- **Known for:** Co-founded Dukkantek, now DTEK.ai., Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in 2023., Helped lead a company that Endeavor reported served more than 25,000 stores in six countries in early 2023.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Worked in venture capital in London at Mubadala and Aljal Capital before founding Dukkantek.
- **2021** — Co-founded Dukkantek with Shadi Joulani and Ali Alsayegh; company launched in January.
- **2022** — Dukkantek announced a $10 million pre-Series A led by BECO Capital in August.
- **2023** — Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur alongside Shadi Joulani in January.
- **2026** — Moderated Mo Gawdat at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival; identified as co-founder of DTEK.ai and emma.love.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Dukkantek, now DTEK.ai.
- Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in 2023.
- Helped lead a company that Endeavor reported served more than 25,000 stores in six countries in early 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Moderated Mo Gawdat’s session at SEF 2026, where he was identified as co-founder of DTEK.ai and emma.love.

## Links

- Website: https://dtek.ai/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanad-y-9b054a119/

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Last updated: 2026-10-15