June 1, 2024

Startup

I Got Rejected by Y Combinator This Week ‘S24 😅

I Got Rejected by Y Combinator This Week ‘S24 😅
I recently applied to Y Combinator with an idea for a smart access control system designed for the hospitality sector, especially holiday homes. Like many ambitious startups, I faced my first rejection. While it's never easy to hear "no," I'm taking this as a valuable learning experience and a stepping stone toward future success.

May 26, 2024

Startup

Invaluable Lessons of Startup Experience

Invaluable Lessons of Startup Experience
Embarking on a startup journey means stepping into a world where each challenge is an opportunity for growth. Let's outline the practical lessons that every founder learns, which extend far beyond the startup scene into long-term career benefits.

May 23, 2024

Startup

Practical Steps to Start Your Startup

Practical Steps to Start Your Startup
Launching a startup is exciting as you build something entirely from scratch, but the path is packed with challenges. Here’s how you can get started and stay on track by following essential steps to start your entrepreneurial journey and maintain momentum as your business grows.

May 20, 2024

Startup

May 20-21 | AI, Crypto, and Startup Growth Events

May 20-21 | AI, Crypto, and Startup Growth Events
Busy days Ahead! Over the next two days, May 20th-21st, I’ll be attending two interesting events in Dubai: 🤖 Global Prompt Engineering Championship by DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION: A platform to witness and engage with cutting-edge advancements in prompt engineering and AI technologies. 🌟 Crypto Expo Dubai 2024: Shaping the Future of Finance and Delving into the latest trends and innovations in the cryptocurrency space.

May 13, 2024

Startup

What Drives You? Understanding Startup Motivations

What Drives You? Understanding Startup Motivations
What propels someone to start a startup? While revolutionary ideas or groundbreaking innovations often come to mind, the truth is that the driving forces behind launching a startup can be as varied as the founders themselves. Beyond the fascination of financial rewards or the excitement of charting one's own course, deeper, more sustainable motivations often take shape along the entrepreneurial journey.

May 7, 2024

Startup

Are You Cut Out to Be a Startup Founder?

Are You Cut Out to Be a Startup Founder?
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a startup founder? Contrary to popular belief, there's no one-size-fits-all profile for successful entrepreneurs. It's not just about being a brilliant coder or a magnetic leader. Today, let's explore what really makes a startup founder successful, focusing on a trait that often goes uncelebrated but is crucial—resilience.

July 13, 2016

Workshop

A report on training 50+ undergraduate students on Intel Youth Enterprise Ideation Camp

A report on training 50+ undergraduate students on Intel Youth Enterprise Ideation Camp
I’ve spent the last two days Monday 11/Tuesday 12 July 2016 with my teammate Ahmed Zain training Ain Shams University undergraduate students on Intel Youth Enterprise Ideation Camp, that’s been provided & conducted by Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) through the InnovEgypt Program. The following are my notes regarding the training, the students, and the perception of students for the given training, […]

September 10, 2013

Events,Workshop

ALROWAD’s First Entrepreneurship Week Brief Report

ALROWAD’s First Entrepreneurship Week Brief Report
ALROWAD's First Entrepreneurship Week was different than other trainings available out there in both quality & quantity, it was well organized and carefully demonstrated. It had a great value impact on me & most attendees, despite of being in need for more time for deeper talks about focused topics such as Finance & Accounting, the overall value was great & had positive skills impact in the covered topics: Finance, Accounting, Management, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, as well as it was a very good chance for professional networking.