The PIEC Program, a Palestinian startup initiative, recently hosted its “Founder Mentorship Circles,” a focused virtual session for 25 early-stage startups from its fifth cohort. The event was designed to help founders navigate the critical initial stages of their business journey.
Quick Facts
- Event: Founder Mentorship Circles
- Participants: 25 early-stage founders
- Focus: MVP development and customer acquisition
- Mentors: Leaders from Alefredo EdTech and Purpose
From MVP to First 100 Customers
The session brought founders together to address tangible, day-to-day challenges. Discussions centered on two key milestones for any new venture: building a smart Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and the strategy for acquiring the first 100 customers.
The virtual format utilized breakout rooms to facilitate direct and candid conversations. According to the organizers, the environment encouraged not only learning from seasoned mentors but also fostered valuable peer-to-peer knowledge sharing among the founders themselves.
Guidance from Alefredo EdTech and Purpose
The event drew on the expertise of established founders from the regional ecosystem. The mentorship panel included Ahmad Al Saif, Founder and CEO of Alefredo EdTech, alongside Lutfi AbuSalem, Founder of Purpose, and Momen Sisalem, CTO at Purpose.
The mentors dedicated their time to provide practical advice and share insights gleaned from their own entrepreneurial experiences, offering the new cohort of founders direct access to actionable guidance.
About The PIEC Program
The PIEC (Palestine Innovative Economy Council) Program is an initiative supporting Palestinian entrepreneurs. Through events like the Founder Mentorship Circles, it connects early-stage startups with experienced mentors and resources to foster growth within the local tech ecosystem. The program is supported by partners including Seedstars, the Representative Office of Switzerland in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and Flow Accelerator.
Source: PIEC
