Cairo’s vibrant startup scene is set for another jolt of energy as Founders Live, the global pitch competition, returns to the city. This high-octane event provides a platform for Egypt’s most promising entrepreneurs to showcase their ventures in a unique and challenging format, connecting them directly with the local tech community, professionals, and potential investors.
Event Details
- What: A live pitch competition and networking event.
- When: Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Where: Startup Haus Cairo, Mohammed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate.
- Focus Areas: Startups, Pitching, Venture Capital, Community Networking.
About The Event
Founders Live is an unforgettable entrepreneurial experience sweeping the globe, and its Cairo chapter is a cornerstone of the local ecosystem. The event centers on a unique competition format where five founders get just 99 seconds to pitch their startup to a live audience. Following each pitch, the audience engages in a four-minute Q&A session before casting their votes to decide the winner, making it a truly interactive and community-driven experience.
What to Expect
- High-Energy Pitches: Witness five founders deliver their core value proposition in a thrilling 99-second format.
- Community Networking: Connect with founders, VCs, and tech professionals during the opening happy hour and closing after-party.
- Audience Participation: Get involved by asking questions directly to the founders and casting your vote for the startup you believe will be the next big thing.
- Ecosystem Insights: Hear from key figures in the local and regional tech scene and learn about valuable opportunities from partners like Spendbase and TEN Capital Network.
Featured Speakers
- Mostafa Shahat: MENA Director at Founders Live
- Nick Hughes
- Taha Ali: B2B Growth Strategist & CEO at GroHub
- Amena Elsaie: Co-founder & CEO at Helm
- Ayman Hendy: Regional Sales Manager at Integrated Technology Group ITG
- Hazem Ayyad: PMO Manager at NTG
Competing Startups
- Distribusion Technologies
- Studio Ai LAB
- My Pharmacy Company
- CloveData
- Lokify
Winner’s Package
The winner of the pitch competition receives the Founders Live prize package, designed to accelerate their growth. This includes a Front Row membership, the Founders Live Booster Pack with over $1,000,000 in savings on essential startup services, and an appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers for a chance to compete on a global stage.
How to Attend
Attendance is free, but spots are limited. You can reserve your spot to be part of the audience and help choose the next winner. Entrepreneurs interested in pitching at a future event can apply through the Founders Live platform.
About The Organizers
Founders Live is a global entrepreneurial community with a mission to inspire, educate, and entertain entrepreneurs around the world. Through its fast-paced pitch events in cities across the globe, it provides a platform for founders to gain visibility, connect with ecosystems, and accelerate their ventures. The Cairo chapter is hosted at the community hub Startup Haus Cairo.
Learn More: Founders Live Cairo on Eventbrite
