Rida Yumn Ahmed is a tech-driven consultant specializing in international partnerships at the intersection of technology, business, and diplomacy. She began her career as a founding member of multiple startups, where she played a pivotal role in business development, market expansion, and strategic alliances, positioning them for sustainable growth and global reach.
Currently serving as the Regional Coordinator for Students For Liberty India, Rida leads a team of coordinators and has organized leadership camps, policy events, and retreats to advance the classical liberal movement across South Asia. She has spoken at LibertyCon 2024, the Asia Liberty Forum, and served on the organizing team of the Mont Pelerin Society General Meeting in Delhi.
A Prometheus Fellow and alumna of Project Arizona, Rida was selected among the top 50 global liberty leaders and has received leadership training across the U.S., Europe, and Africa. She also played a global role with Liberty International, organizing its World Conference in Madrid and training over 500 students from 20+ countries as Associate with Liberty International.
Rida’s contributions to diplomacy include engagements in NATO-India and the U.S.-India dialogues, Track 2 diplomacy efforts, and public speaking at the American Centre. As Chapter Leader for the Delhi Chapter of the Ladies of Liberty Alliance (LOLA) and Asia Outreach Core Leader, she has mentored women leaders and represented South Asia at the LOLA Leadership Retreat in Washington D.C.
A member of The New York Academy of Sciences, she has represented Girls In Science 4 SDGs at the UN Headquarters and was honored by the Delhi government for her contributions to women’s mentorship. Recognized as an award-winning business mentor, she continues to help businesses and civil society leaders navigate complex ecosystems, secure strategic alliances, and scale globally.
