Founders, venture capitalists, and tech enthusiasts are gearing up for a high-impact panel discussion, “Zero to One: Turning Startup Ideas into MVPs,” hosted by Elevate Lab in partnership with Exits MENA and MINT by EGBANK. This session is designed to break down the complex journey of ideation into a tangible, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), providing attendees with the strategies, execution tips, and right guidance necessary to launch and scale.
Event Details
- What: Panel Discussion: “Zero to One: Turning Startup Ideas into MVPs”
- When: November 30, 2025
- Where: Elevate Lab Demo Day
- Focus Areas: Startup Strategy, MVP Development, Go-to-Market, Investment, Public Sector Support
What to Expect
The panel promises “bold insights, honest stories, and the mindset every founder needs” to successfully transition from an initial concept to a validated product ready for the market. The discussion, moderated by Ahmed Rashad, will steer the conversation toward the practical, raw steps essential for pre-seed and early-stage entrepreneurs.
Key themes expected to be covered include:
- Strategic Execution: The strategy and disciplined execution required to move from an abstract idea to a concrete, viable product.
- Funding and Scaling: Perspectives from VCs and financial institutions on what they look for in an MVP before funding.
- Ecosystem Support: Insights on government and institutional support mechanisms available to new startups.
- The Founder Mindset: The necessary mental shift to navigate the challenges of the “Zero to One” journey.
Featured Speakers
The panel brings together a distinguished lineup of leaders from the public sector, investment community, financial institutions, and the startup world:
- Hossam Heiba: President, General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI)
- Ghada Kandil: Chief Representative, BNY Mellon
- Mohamed Aboulnaga: Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Exits MENA
- Gohar Said: Co-Founder, Suplyd
- Mohamed AlGhannam: Principal, F6 Ventures
- Ahmed Rashad (Moderator): Founder, Business بالعربي
About The Organizers
The event is hosted by Elevate Lab and is held Under the Auspices of Enactus Egypt and the Ministry of Youth & Sports of Egypt, highlighting its role in supporting youth innovation and the national entrepreneurship agenda.
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- In Partnership with: enactus and Exits MENA
- Strategic Partner: MINT by EGBANK
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