MEET THE TEAM

Mazen
Unlock opportunities and drive success by fostering innovation, integrity, and excellence.

Mazen EL Kadi

Founder

John Do
Empower your business with data-driven insights and automation for smarter decisions and greater efficiency.

John Can Do

AI Assistant

Our Journey

Timeline

2011: The Journey Began

The Founder Embarked on a mission to create meaningful change in the humanitarian and development sectors.

2011: Public Policy Advocate

After three years in the public policy unit at the Lebanese Parliament, Mazen supported a public policy initiative and contributed to a published study on public policies.

2012: Environmental Advocacy

Played a crucial role in the implementation and publication of an environmental public policy, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable development.

2013: Business Development Pioneer

Launched the first consultancy, marking the beginning of a transformative journey in business development.

2014: National Resilience Project

Led a groundbreaking project focused on local resilience in the era of refugees, setting a new standard for national evaluations.

2015: Program Management Expert

Established a consultancy dedicated to providing program management and technical support, enhancing organizational efficiency.

2016: Digital Transformation

Pioneered efforts in digital transformation, revolutionizing how organizations leverage technology.

2017: Entrepreneurial Spirit

First Attempt to Launch FORAS Consultancy Firm.

2018: Business Development and Quality Assurance

Spearheaded business development and quality assurance initiatives, driving growth and ensuring high standards.

2019: Data Structure Enthusiast

Ventured into the world of data structure, acquiring skills essential for modern data management using SQL and Python.

2020: Automation and Resilience

Explored automation technologies using Python and JavaScript.

2020: A Life-Changing Event

Survived one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosions in port of Beirut, equivalent to 1.1 kilotons of TNT, which led to a profound decision to leave my home country Lebanon.

2021: Entrepreneurial Resilience

Second Attempt to Launch FORAS.

2022: New Beginnings in Canada

On June 5th, moved with family to Canada, embracing new opportunities and challenges.

2024: FORAS CANADA Launched

Successfully launched FORAS CANADA as a consultancy firm, marking a significant milestone in the journey of creating impactful change.

2024

John Can Do the first AI assistant at FORAS got recruited