CEO & Founder at O7 Therapy
Ashraf Bacheet is a seasoned entrepreneur and healthtech executive with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology and impact. Deeply committed to creating transformative solutions, Ashraf has dedicated his career to bridging critical gaps in healthcare through innovation, with a particular focus more recently on the transformative potential of AI. As the co-founder and CEO of O7 Therapy, Ashraf spearheaded the development of the region’s first digital mental health platform, designed to make evidence-based therapy accessible and effective across the Middle East. Under his leadership, the company expanded across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, secured multiple funding rounds, and scaled its B2C and B2B services, earning the trust of industry leaders like Vodafone, Etisalat, CIB and AstraZeneca. His work has been recognized globally, with O7 Therapy joining elite programs like the Google AI for Health Academy and Endeavor Xcelerate. Ashraf’s passion for harnessing technology to improve lives is rooted in his belief that innovation is most impactful when it serves people. Whether building AI-driven mental health tools or fostering collaborative ecosystems, he thrives on solving challenges that redefine healthcare accessibility. A founding member of Health 2.0 Egypt since 2017, he has been instrumental in shaping the regional health-tech landscape. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Ashraf is a lifelong learner and mentor. He holds a master’s degree in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland and regularly shares his expertise at global industry forums.