Mentor Journey - Blog

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Mentor Journey: When should you consider going to Egypt's Shark Tank?

Diving into Shark Tank Egypt can be a game-changer for startups. However, tread carefully—ensure your business is ready for the spotlight.

Dec 27, 20232 min read

Mentor Journey: Ecosystem Notes 2023

Reflecting on Cairo's entrepreneurial scene in 2023, two noteworthy trends have emerged. Firstly, among early-stage founders, there's a conc

Nov 21, 20224 min read

Mentor Journey: Are you prepared for 2023?

We are almost done with 2022, and what a year it has been for startups. 2022 has offered us as a community the opportunity to understand...

Oct 31, 20223 min read

Mentor Journey: Ecosystems Notes 2022

2022 has been a very interesting year for our startup ecosystem in Egypt. In this blog, I will share some observations from the field. 1....

Jul 17, 20222 min read

Mentor Journey: The Startup Death Loop

Throughout the past ten years, I have witnessed many founders who seek to find personal validation by getting the approval of investors...

Jun 28, 20223 min read

Mentor Journey: Welcome to the Age of “Default Alive!”

For the past period, I noticed the impact of “YC email to founders” on many of the local entrepreneurs I mentor. A copy of that email has...