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Dr. Nihat Ahmed (aka Dr. Strider) is a seasoned marketing professional with 10+ years of experience. His career has been defined by a series of high-impact roles within the healthcare industry, where he has successfully integrated technology, marketing, and business operations to drive innovation and growth.

As the founder of Florida Marketing Group (www.floridamarketinggroup.com), Dr. Ahmed led successful marketing strategies tailored specifically for each client. This experience underscores his deep understanding of the industry’s ecosystem, a critical perspective for anyone aiming to excel in the marketing landscape. Dr. Ahmed had senior marketing & growth positions at pharmaceutical, medical device, market research, doctor clinics, plastic surgeons, and healthcare services. 

Dr. Ahmed was named on the Top 100 magazine as an entrepreneur & innovator. His doctoral research was selected for presentation at the University of Cambridge, U.K. to represent the United States on an international platform. 

Born in Kansas, U.S.A., Dr. Ahmed has lived around the world due to his military father. He speaks five languages and loves to explore new cultures. In addition to NSU, Dr. Nihat Ahmed is also an adjunct professor at Miami Dade College and an industry expert instructor/facilitator at Cornell University (Ivy League).