Fowzia Mahamed

Fowzia is the Founder and CEO of EduCare. A software as a service platform with a global mission focused on improving graduation outcomes for students with disabilities through a tech-enabled platform that connects colleges and universities to health care providers. Previously, she has worked as a Professor at Humber College and sits on the equity diversity and inclusion task force for the academic institution. Most recently she worked as a School Trustee with the Toronto District School Board with responsibilities to oversee 600 schools in Toronto.

She is currently completing her PhD in Special Education focused on supporting students with chronic health and/or mental health conditions.

Get to know Fowzia Mahamed

What are your hopes for the next generation of women in tech?
My hope is to see more funding allocated towards women founders in tech and access to accessible alternative funding options. Plus, I'd like to see streamlined pathways to secure market access and early adopters.

What’s the greatest piece of advice you’ve ever received?
The greatest advice is to seek alternative funding options (i.e., nondilutive grants) while building a company and to maintain an abundance mindset as a founder.