Waleed Shamsid-Deen | shufoundation

Waleed Shamsid-Deen is President & CEO of Shamsid-Deen & Associates (SDA) a business management and consulting firm specializing in Government, Corporate, Non Profit and Business Management Services and President & CEO of Supreme Fish Delight & Supreme Burger, a family owned restaurant with 11 locations in Atlanta, Georgia. Waleed has over two decades of business experience. His drive, political savvy and keen insight for intelligent investments, has allowed him to establish numerous successful businesses and community-oriented ventures worldwide.

A young Atlanta thinker, author and entrepreneur, Waleed has emerged on the global scene as a respected business and civic leader. His business acumen and commitment to empower others with an entrepreneurial spirit and reach-for-your-dreams attitude has earned him praise from business, political and community leaders. In the past decade, he’s raised millions for start up ventures and non-profit organizations. Additionally, he has served as a consultant for Athletes, Entertainers, Entrepreneurs and Producers; managing and protecting their personal business and philanthropic interest. Most recently being appointed as the Senior Business Advisor to the Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Botswana allowing him to travel to many African nations including: Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and Senegal.

As managing partner of ARE, Inc., an angel investment firm founded by NBA Veteran Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Waleed helped lead its emergence in the real estate, restaurant and entertainment industries. He was co-executive producer for the hit reality show Being Bobby Brown and Producer of a theatrical production entitled Drumline Live™, which brings to life the story and experience of the Historical Black College and University marching band. His dive into the entertainment industry has led him to form relationships with media moguls Spike Lee, Robert Townsend, Polow da Don, Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo and Dallas Austin, among others. Waleed conducts corporate workshops and business presentations on various topics and has been featured in Universities, High Schools and Business throughout America.

As Director of Operations for the Allen Entrepreneurial Institute, Waleed was instrumental in supporting the Vision, to increase the number and size of minority and women owned businesses throughout the US and Globally.

Waleed is also founder of Youth V.I.B.E., a non-profit business mentorship program for high school students. Celebrating 20 years, the mentorship program has expanded to include several afterschool locations serving over 250 students daily. Waleed has recently authored a book, Excellence at a Minimum: The Plight of an Entrepreneur and is currently launching a new

concept for the family business entitled Supreme Burger, with the intent to open 100 locations over the next five years and take the company public in 2020.

Waleed has received the prestigious Businessman of the Year Award, the Service above Self Award, the Rising Star Award, the Champion Award and the Young Adult of the Year Award. He holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Business Economics from Florida A & M University and an Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Corporate Finance from Walden University. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Waleed is married to Quiana and has three children; Lawrence, Safiyah and

Siraj.