Neda Barqawi
Neda Barqawi
Education
Georgia State University, EDBA '14, MBA '10
Illinois Institute of Technology, B.S.
Biography
Dr. Neda Barqawi , founding partner of KnovaTech Launch, accelerator for women-owned tech-related businesses and founding member of KnovTech Ventures, an angel investment group. Neda is a Technology and Operations leader with many years of Software and Systems Engineering experience. Her skills encompass a proven track record of leading startups, revenue generation, and mergers and acquisitions.
Neda Barqawi is a proud dual alumna of the Robinson College of Business. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration and is a graduate of the Executive MBA program. Neda serves on several boards at Georgia State, including the Foundation Board of Trustees, Robinson Dean’s Board of Advisors, Women’s Philanthropy Network, and is an inaugural member of the WomenLead Advisory Board.
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 Georgia State Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award
- 2022 J. Mack Robinson College of Business Distinguished Alumna Award
Professional & Philanthropic Affiliations
- American-Turkish Friendship Council – Board Member
- Junior Achievement of Georgia – Board Member