Life

Hisham’s journey

An outsider’s transformation from invisible to innovator
Co-founded DiscoverSTEM
2016
A STEM-oriented program focusing on mentoring kids to inspire innovation, and help them become future problem solvers. Hisham helped its growth into a $100 million company.
Founded DiscoverSTEM Foundation
2016
Helping deserving children through scholarships and financial aid. Providing them with free education at DiscoverSTEM, patent filing support, and seed funding for start-ups. Granted over $785K in scholarships and offered over $30K in seed funding.
Patented a System for Color-Blind Individuals
2018
A system that enables color-blind people to view colors effectively and improve their quality of life.
Patented a Secure Package Delivery Box
2019
A package delivery box that combines durability, weather resistance features, and user-friendliness to ensure secure deliveries.
Co-founded UVSET SafeTouch
2022
During the pandemic, Hisham, along with his team came up with a solution to mitigate the spread of COVID – an automated door-handle sanitizer. The company is currently working with multiple healthcare organizations all over Texas to reduce hospital-acquired infections. Awarded ‘Top 80 Most Innovative Products Supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals’ at Oslo Innovation Week for UVSET SafeTouch.
Awarded Chairman’s Special Prize at AHIS
2022
IDDB publication “Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Well-being Reporting System” was awarded at the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Summit.
Awarded Second Place for The Most Innovative Research Abstract at AHIS
2022
IDBB publication “BCI-Based Thought-to-Commands Translation for Medical Emergencies” was awarded at the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Summit.
Patented an AI-Powered Friendly Fire Prevention System
2023
A system to prevent fire injuries using AI-powered thermal cameras that enhance operational effectiveness.
Authored “Misfit Mogul”
2024
A Forbes publication, “Misfit Mogul” explores Hisham’s memoir from an invisible misfit to an innovative Mogul. The book received 200,000 pre-sale requests and became a bestseller on Kindle and Amazon.
Founded Cube Marketing
2024
A marketing agency that connects brands to people. It is the latest venture by Hisham and aims to help healthcare businesses and CPA firms grow digitally.
Launched Cube - HFA Program
2024
Happiness For All is a CSR initiative by Cube Marketing dedicated to uplifting communities through education and empowerment initiatives. Through the Cube - HFA Program Hisham has provided resources and support to underserved populations, all over the world fostering growth and opportunity for all.
Founded Equitify
2024
A platform that simplifies homeownership through fractional ownership, allowing individuals to buy a share of their dream home with lower costs and shared responsibilities.
Awarded America's Top Young Innovator at Top Young Innovator Awards
2024
Hisham Ahmad received the America's Top Young Innovator 2024 title for developing a system that autonomously disinfects door handles. This breakthrough innovation tackles a critical challenge-reducing germ transmission in public spaces.