Zaki brings 20+ years of global experience designing and leading entrepreneurship ecosystems and accelerator initiatives across 45+ countries. He served as Technical Director for DIA's Entrepreneurship & Innovation Practice and has worked with partners including USAID, the World Bank Group, and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. He has taught at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs for a decade and mentored founders through Halcyon and UCI's Certificate in Regenerative Entrepreneurship. At Miller Center, he serves as Senior Director of Programs.