Sherif Said, a published author and seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in business leadership, technology entrepreneurship, and project management, Sherif brings a competitive edge and a relentless drive for excellence to every endeavor. A former athlete and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), he has demonstrated exceptional expertise in orchestrating complex projects and leading organizations to success.
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish and successfully sell two technology companies, a testament to his vision, innovation, and execution capabilities. His achievements have been recognized with two Inc. 5000 awards, multiple sales awards, and a nomination for the prestigious Fed 100. With a track record of generating more than $500 million in closed revenue, Sherif is a proven leader in driving business growth and fostering strategic partnerships. He has forged successful collaborations with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, including EY, PwC, Salesforce, Oracle, GDIT, and Deloitte, leveraging his extensive network and strategic acumen.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Sherif is actively involved in community initiatives. He serves as a board member of Loudoun GovCon and the nonprofit Sneaker Room Foundation, embodying a strong commitment to both business excellence and social responsibility.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How taking imperfect action creates momentum and accelerates business growth.
- Why waiting for everything to be perfect often prevents entrepreneurs from getting started.
- How to build and scale companies from the ground up with long-term vision.
- That five-year goal-setting provides the clarity and direction needed for lasting success.
- How strategic planning today can position a business for opportunities years ahead.
- Why simplifying processes often leads to faster execution and more sustainable growth.
- How to identify the next critical step when launching or growing a business.
- That successful entrepreneurs focus on execution instead of overthinking every decision.
- Why putting foundational systems in place is essential to supporting rapid growth.
- How vision, persistence, and disciplined action can lead to multi-million-dollar business exits.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
This is what works.
It’s a rare look inside the minds of those who’ve actually built something that lasts.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
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