Malak Yacout is a Partner at Salem Ventures across Egypt, Lebanon, and the UAE, supporting the growth and transformation of business owners, investors, and founders. As a venture builder, Yacout leverages her expertise in systems change, marketing, branding, and commercialization to bring structure, clarity, and performance to high-stakes business environments.

Yacout is also the Founder of The Volunteer Circle, an AI-driven social enterprise that turns skilled volunteerism into an upskilling and employment engine. Operating in Lebanon and Egypt since 2019, she has overseen $3M+ in savings for local authorities, and achieved an 8.6x ROI for subscribing partners seeking volunteer management services. She led 10,000+ unique professional placements (75% women, 43% rural, 87% vulnerable), unlocking economic and social opportunities for underrepresented talent in high-stakes environments. As a leader at the intersection of digital innovation and strategy, Yacout serves annually on the World Summit Awards Grand Jury, advises global initiatives on human-centered technology and social impact, and contributes regularly to leading international reports and publications.

Beyond her work in business innovation and social impact, Yacout is deeply passionate about heritage and gastronomy.
She launched ALMA Hospitality, a program celebrating connection to heritage through curated dining experiences. Partnering with emerging chefs and creatives, ALMA brings people together around cuisine, culture, and storytelling. As a gastronome for 50Best, Yacout also contributes to shaping the recognition of chefs and restaurants in the Middle East.