Let's Rebuild in 2021. Applications Now Open to Founder Institute Egypt Virtual 2021

Now is the time to rebuild: the world needs entrepreneurs to lead the way in creating a better future, for everyone.

Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea-phase, this is the time to act. 2020 brought havoc to our health, our society, and our economy, and what remains is a world filled with reshuffling industries and new problems that need to be solved. As we continue into 2021, every entrepreneur has an opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.

That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Egypt - Middle East 2025 program.

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Egypt's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Egypt Virtual 2021 Founder Institute today.

We will be hosting several free startup online events in Egypt over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:

How to Build, Fundraise, and Exit Your Startup: AMA with Tim Grassin: 12:00pm, Jan 22, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/365962
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Is Your Startup Built to Last? Mastering the Entrepreneurial Mindset: 5:30pm, Jan 22, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/364585
What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 3:00am, Jan 23, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/362710
Startup Agreements Simplified: A Legal Workshop for Founders: 5:30pm, Jan 27, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/364212
How to Align Your Brand Messaging with Your Startup Mission: 8:00pm, Jan 27, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/362984
FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 8:00pm, Jan 29, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/363469
Building, Exiting, and Investing: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table: 5:30pm, Feb 03, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/364638
Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Trasition to Startup Founder : 3:00am, Feb 04, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/363760
Launching and Scaling Startups in Africa: Insights from FI Founders: 6:00pm, Feb 05, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/361494
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 8:00pm, Feb 05, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/363949
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 8:00pm, Feb 10, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/363997
Meet the African Startup Ecosystem : 7:00pm, Feb 12, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/364143
Investor Valuation Basics: How to Assess Your Startup’s Worth with Neil Shah: 3:00am, Feb 25, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/364512
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 3:00am, Feb 27, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/365178
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Javier Caruso: 8:00pm, Feb 27, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/364254
Co-Founder Networking: Sales and Marketing Partner Matchmaking: 7:00pm, Mar 12, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/364693
What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 7:00pm, Mar 19, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/364865
Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 2:00am, Mar 25, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/365343
Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Trasition to Startup Founder : 7:00pm, Apr 07, 2025 (Africa/Cairo): https://FI.co/e/365687

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Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is designed to help you build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in this “new normal.” We do this by giving you a clear process combined with constant feedback from a devoted network of international entrepreneurs and investors. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.

The Egypt accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Mohamed Tohami, Rafeh Saleh, Rana Abdel Latif, and Walid Eid. In addition, some of Cairo's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Egypt Founder Institute includes:

Ahmad Santarissy: CEO, We The Makers LLC
Ahmed Nassef: Founder, Leadsmart
Alessandra Scicchitano: Founder, AURES, and Lecturer, Swiss Business School
Alex Pavel: Managing Director - Middle East, Africa and Asia, Pagero
Ana Bibikova: Founder
Andreas Schumacher: Artificial Intelligence , Munich Re
Arthur Gusev: Founder and CEO, Launch Deck
Basmah Osman: Executive Coach / Facilitator , FekrKhan (coaching and training co.)
Ben Stacey: CEO, Pitchverk
Chad Fox: Managing Partner, Fox Ventures
Charles Shaban: Consultant, Self
Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
Christian Vezjak: Co-founder & CEO, TAP
Dan D'souza: Intrapreneurship and New Ventures Senior Manager, L Marks
Dav Masaon: Co-Founder , Zanda
Deep Moteria: Founder , Elluminati
Elia Nuqul: Owner, Investor, Mentor, Co-Founder, Nuqul Group
Fahed Qteishat: Associate Director, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
Filip Karwala: Co-founder, Partner, Move Ventures
Gaelle Yammine: Associate, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
Grant Felgenhauer: Managing Partner, Euphrates Ventures
Hamdi Tabbaa: Co-founder and CEO , Abwaab
Hanan Shahin: Co-Founder & CEO , BLOOMit
Hasan Ahmad: Consultant, Hasan Ahmad
Hussam Hammo: CEO & Founder, Tamatem Games
Irina Baskova: Growth coach for B2B sales and go-to-market., independent consultant.
Ivan Ivanka: CEO / General Partner, i1x Venture Studio / Camel Capital
Ivan Hoo: Owner, IHAYO
Jad El Boustani: Managing Director, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
Karim Djerboa: Business Development Specialist, MAVENTERSE
Laura Olivier Khudairi: Executive Director, Iraq Tech Ventures
Lauren Jane Heller: Executive Leadership Coach, On Deck/ Iberdrola Australia
Loek Daemen: Presentation Skills Trainer & Founder , Pitch Perfect
Luis Ferreira: Mentor, FI
Maher Kaddoura: Investor, Al Jude
Marie Therese Fam: Partner, Silicon Badia
Marisa Bryce: CEO, Jack and Blue Capital
Michael Makdah, Eskonomy
Michael Ho: Founder, The Priority Map
Nela Dunato: Brand Designer, Nela Dunato Art & Design
Nidal Bitar: Chief Executive Officer, ICT Association of Jordan - int@j
Nikola Korać: CEO, Downstream Business Solutions
Omar Tabbaa: Chairman / CEO, Eat Holding
Paul Turken: Professor, Marketing & Strategy of Business School Netherlands
Philippe Linus Petit: Public Speaking Expert & Storytelling Coach
Raja Mawad: Founder, Thrv.health
Rami Essaid: CEO, Finmark
Rawaz Rauf: Partner, Euphrates Ventures
Rishi Sharma: West Coast Lead , Newlin VC
Roberto Croci: Regional Startups Enabler, .
Ruba Darwish: Operations Manager, BMB Jordan
Ruba Fakhouri: Psychological , Counseling
Ryan Micheletti: Head of Global Operations, Founder Institute
Samer Arabiat: Consultant
Sara Ledterman: General Partner, 3+ Ventures
Saumya Bhatnagar: CTO & Co-Founder, Involve.ai
Shaun Gold: Entrepreneur, storyteller, GP at Improve Ventures, Improve Ventures
Sokmean Nou: Front End Services Lead, Acrisure
Tamer Al Salah: Managing Director, BeyondCapital
Tarek Roushdy: Angel Investor, UI Investments
Tariq El Titi: Managing Director , Janus Ventures
Trevor Longino: Founder & CEO, CrowdTamers
Vaios Gkitsas: Founder , The Upset Partners
Vincent Marsland: Senior Founder Success Manager, Communitech
Vladimir Pletyukhin: Founder and Creative Director, Launch Deck
Zeid Husban: Serial Entrepreneur | 2 Exits | Experienced Leader | Angel Investor

And many more to be announced.

Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 7,500 Alumni raise over $1.85BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).