Moulay A. Essakalli

CEO & Co-founder @Zid Zid

Cincinnati, OH, US

I\'m an entrepreneur, designer, and father from Morocco, living and working in the U.S. I co-founded a play-based learning platform for preschoolers called Zid Zid. I aim to empower early educators and parents to teach diverse topics previously out of reach through playful activities, stories, songs, and creative activities.Before Zid Zid for early education, I led the award-winning children\'s furnishings brand Zid Zid Kids from 2005 to May 2016, focusing on high design standards and sustainable practices. We received global recognition, including the Global Entrepreneurship Award from President Barack Obama in 2010.I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Master of Arts in Sociology from France. My background includes 17 years in the U.S, working as a Design Principal in Boston, and teaching French and Graphic Design at universities. I\'m married to Julie Klear, Zid Zid\'s Creative Director, and we live in Cincinnati with our two trilingual college students. Feel free to reach out for potential partnership opportunities.

Rhode Island School of Design

BFA

Université Côte d'Azur

Bachelor and Masters

Université de Nice

Master's degree