after graduation: how to be an entrepreneur
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Entrepreneurs: Heroes in Egypt’s Economic Development
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What to do after graduation?
Are you going to take an office job …
… or become an engineer, or doctor, like the rest of Egypt?
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Or do you have what it takes to be an
ENTREPRENEUR
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Entrepreneurs are Superheroes
Because they innovate
Create competition
Create new jobs
Generate revenue
and inspire others
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Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
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Example of Successful Young Entrepreneur
Name: Mark Zuckerberg
Age: 25
Started Facebook.com while studying computer science at Harvard University.
CEO and Founder of Facebook
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Example of Successful Arab Entrepreneur
Name: Fadi Ghandour
Age: 51
Founded ARAMEX in 1982 Aramex was the first Arab company to be listed on NASDAQ
CEO and Founder of Aramex
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Example of Successful Egyptian Entrepreneurs
Name: Nadia & Hind Wassef
Age: 35 & 38
Opened Diwan because they loved reading, and wanted to create a place that would celebrate Arab culture.
Founders of Diwan Bookstore
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Name: Mostafa Hafez
Age: 26
Founded Timeline Interactiveafter graduating from Ain Shams University (Computer Science).
Founder of Timeline Interactive
Example of Successful Young Egyptian Entrepreneur
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So, HOW do you get there?
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First steps for Start-ups
1. Finance
Write a business-planCalculate your costs Double that! (be on
safe side, you’re always missing things)
Find angel investing (family, friends, SFD)
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1FIRSTEPs for Start-ups taken from material by Eric Zoetmulder
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First steps for Start-ups
2. Interest & Commitment
Be passionate about what you do, you won’t have time for anything else!
Don’t just go for money, you will fail
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1FIRSTEPs for Start-ups taken from material by Eric Zoetmulder
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First steps for Start-ups
3. Realistic
Do market-research (who are your clients, main competitors)
Start with realistic goals Respond to real
consumer need
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1FIRSTEPs for Start-ups taken from material by Eric Zoetmulder
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4. Strategy
Make a strategic plan: how to go from zero to your Unique Value Proposition
First steps for Start-ups
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5. Timing
Time the release of your product
If you’re too early, consumers won’t be interested
If you’re too late, others will have taken your model
First steps for Start-ups
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6. Encouragement
Get feedback from friends, family & look for a mentor. You need their support
First steps for Start-ups
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7. Planning
Plan for the worst case scenario – so you’re always prepared.
First steps for Start-ups
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But most importantly...
Don’t be afraid to FAIL!
When you FAIL, it means youtook the RISK and learned..
FAILURE teaches you how todo BETTER next time...
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Sources of Support
“Idea”
“Start-up/Business-plan”
“High-growth SMEs”
“Large to medium sized”
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Endeavor works with HIGH-IMPACT entrepreneurs
Khaled Ismail
Fatma GhalyNadia &
Hind Wassef
Heba Jammal & Tarek Khaddaj
Omar Fathy
Ahmed Metwally & Mostafa Hafez
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In order for more entrepreneurs to become HIGH IMPACT, we need to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem
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Thank you!
Any questions?