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// Welcome to Cairo //

// Vibrant / Historic / Cultural //

CITY LEADER: Mostafa Shahat
FIRST EVENT: November 30, 2022

Mostafa Shahat successfully brought Founders Live Cairo to life by leveraging his extensive experience in running entrepreneurship programs and events.

Collaborating with esteemed local partners such as Consoleya, Bolsters Advisory, and BM Lease, he organized impactful Founders Live Cairo events.

 Upcoming Cairo Events

Special thanks to our partners!

Cairo News

The Cairo Team

  • Mostafa Shahat

    MENA Regional Director

    Mostafa is an introducer, helping businesses to build consistent & automated outreach to investors from all over the world. He is on a mission to boost businesses using automation & technology by helping businesses to fundraise and generate leads. Entrepreneurship is his passion. He previously ran funded entrepreneurship programs by IRC (Information Resources Center) – US Embassy in Cairo.

    Mostafa has studied entrepreneurship in the USA, Italy, and Slovenia. Published entrepreneurship articles & stories in global magazines and blogs.

    Medium
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    Website
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  • Maria Hamad Sulaiman

    Volunteer Director

    Founder and Director Mariasoft-Skills
    CELTA, Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow @ Vanderbilt University 20/21
    Architect

    For over five years, she's been dedicated to education and content creation, particularly in soft skills development. Founder of Mariasoft-Skills, she offers online and offline courses on communication, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and leadership. With a diverse background in architecture and experience as a Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow at Vanderbilt University, she tailors engaging content to student needs. Holding certifications from Cambridge Assessment International Education and TESOL International Association, she volunteers extensively as a tutor and teacher, fostering supportive learning environments. A lifelong learner, she's committed to growth and contribution, embodying courage, persistence, optimism, and spirituality.

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  • Muhammed Shaheen

    Creative Designer

    Muhammad Shaheen is a multi-disciplinary designer who partners with early-stage teams to create brands that are hard to ignore. He specializes in creating holistic user experiences for both physical and digital products, with a focus on areas such as website and mobile app design, as well as branding.

    His work ethos revolves around simplifying complex concepts, focusing on problem-solving, research, ideation, and design to create aesthetically pleasing and functional solutions, with a fresh perspective to every project, ensuring innovative and impactful design outcomes.

    Shaheen has a background in computer science engineering and business administration, with a specialization in branding and advertising. Additionally, he holds multiple certifications from Adobe, IBM, and Google, further demonstrating his commitment to staying current with industry trends and technologies.

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  • Osman Satti

    Creative Video Editor

    Osman Majdi Osman Satti embarked on his academic journey at the College of Law within the University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST). He also has a fervent passion for filmmaking and video editing. Unfortunately, his law studies are paused now due to the ongoing war in Sudan.

    Osman has been involved in various conferences both in Sudan, notably the Hult Prize under the United Nations, where he served as an organizer, and in Egypt, where he contributed as an organizer and videographer with the Mariasoft Skills team at Founders Live Cairo, underscores his multifaceted talents and commitment to making a meaningful impact.

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  • Abdel-Rahim Afifi

    Advisor

    Business Instructor, Business Consultancy & Advisory, Governance, Mediation, Arbitration, Legal.

    With an MBA from the U.S. and a current pursuit of a DBA, I navigate the worlds of strategy and academia like a conductor orchestrating a symphony. Having worked across local and international markets, I specialize in turning complex consultations into clear, actionable strategies. From operational excellence to advisory services, I’ve helped businesses overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock their potential.

    Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship, I thrive in dynamic environments, working with startups and established businesses alike. I aim to empower founders, investors, and professionals to make informed decisions and build sustainable ventures.

    When I'm not in the boardroom or the classroom, you might find me mentoring emerging talents or exploring new ideas to solve business puzzles. My work is about more than advice—it's about igniting visions and translating them into reality. So reach out and let's take the first steps together!

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