A panel discussion by the esteemed panelists:
- Haitham Wagih, Managing Director - Avanz
- Mohamed Okasha, Managing Partner - DisrupTech Ventures.
- Hazem Hassanien, Corporate Growth Hacking -Significa Ventures.
- Ahmed Gomaa, Managing partner, Negm Ventures.
Moderated by:
- Dr. Wael Eldesouki, Founding director of Aast Entrepreneurship Center.
Here’s breakdown of some of the key points:
Investors focus has shifted towards companies that prioritize resilience, sustainability, and financial discipline. These qualities are paramount for weathering economic uncertainty. Startups shouldn't view it as a necessity. It can become a burden if not strategically used.
They also mentioned that Solo founders are a red flag, but a strong team with a balanced equity distribution is ideal, as they also assess founders' personal commitment to the venture's success.
