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Pitch Your Startup Idea to GCC Investors & Experts

Get immediate, practical feedback on your startup

Date
Oct 16, 2024
Time
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Address
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Do you have a startup or a promising idea for a startup? Join this live, interactive online event to pitch your ideas to a panel of GCC startup investors and experts for valuable ratings and feedback—no formal pitch deck required. Even if you're not ready to pitch, you're welcome to attend and observe how industry experts evaluate and critique business concepts. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and improve your startup journey!
To pre-submit your pitch, visit https://forms.gle/R3y8aCpN4HbBYSmp8 

What You'll Learn:
  • How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch.
  • What investors are looking for in a startup pitch.
  • If selected, specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas.

Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch.  See how it's done using our Madlibs format.

Featured Speakers:
  •  Dr. Hanan El Basha - Founder & CEO at  The Business Doctor  -  A visionary leader and business strategist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in guiding SMEs and startups. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Maverika, focused on AI-driven enterprise solutions, and Managing Director of Founder Institute GCC.  She is also the Founder & CEO of The Business Doctor and the Host of the Empowered to Grow Podcast. In addition, Dr. Hanan holds advisory roles at ScienceWerx, Loyal VC, and other startups, and mentors internationally. 
  •  Carmen Mateos - Co-Director & Startup Mentor at Founder Institute GCC -  A passionate hands on startup consultant with over 11 years of international experience. She helped entrepreneurs build networks, expand their thinking, and accelerate their business milestones using Business Model Design and Innovation Methodologies. She has experience working with different entities in Spain (Innovation & New Technologies), company formation in UAE, working with startups in Silicon Valley, and setting up a women only accelerator in the UAE.

Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, discover Pitch Deck formats, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.

About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.


Speakers

Carmen

Carmen Mateos

Co-Director & Startup Mentor @ Founder Institute GCC

Dr. Hanan

Dr. Hanan El Basha

Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer @ Maverika

Wes

Wes Schwalje

Operator and advisor at the nexus of policy, technology, development, and venture, early-stage investor @ Tahseen Consulting

Walied

Walied Albasheer

Managing Partner @ Intuitio Ventures

Indica

Indica Amarasinghe

Chapter Director, Startup Coach & Mentor @ Startup Grind Doha

Sherif

Sherif Elmasry

CEO and Founder @ Maverika + CBO and Partner @ Macber @ Macber + Maverika

Platinum Partners

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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,500 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.


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