Yacoub Sidya is the founder and CEO of MSS Security. He founded MSS Security in 2003 at the age of 24. MSS is one of the largest employers in Mauritania, which is in West Africa. The company has multiple locations spread across the globe. Yacoub also runs Phoenix Precious metals, a Dubai-based gold trading, and mining company. Yacoub was recruited to NKU on a soccer scholarship, and he graduated with a degree in Business Administration.