Founders Live Mansoura

Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.

5 founders

99-second pitches

4 minutes of audience Q&A

YOUR VOTES decide the winner!

So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in Egypt.

Know someone who should attend?

as the City Leader ([email protected] )

as the MENA Director ([email protected])

as Main Partner

Ahmed Hesham | LinkedIn Profile

Ahmed Hesham is a Digital Marketing Strategist, Content Creator, and the City Leader running the Mansoura chapter of Founders Live. Passionate about empowering startups, building brands, and sharing knowledge, he has trained over 10,000 students worldwide and creates impactful content on social media and digital strategy.

Mohamed Abdel Hamid | LinkedIn Profile

Mohamed Abdel Hamid is a seasoned Digital Marketing Strategist and Media Buying Expert with over 11 years of experience driving ROI-focused growth for brands across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf region. He specializes in performance marketing, SEO, e-commerce, and data-driven media buying, helping businesses scale through high-impact digital strategies across multiple platforms. Mohamed brings deep expertise in turning marketing spend into measurable business results.

Omar Alsaqaan | LinkedIn Profile

Omar Alsaqaan is a Media Buyer and Mechatronics Engineer who combines data, strategy, and creativity to run high-performing digital campaigns across Snapchat, TikTok, Meta, and Google Ads. He also leads tech and community initiatives, including the IEEE Horus Student Branch, blending analytical skills with innovative problem-solving to drive growth and impact.

Khaled Elshahat | LinkedIn Profile

Khaled Elshahat is a Gen AI coach, content creator, and educator passionate about using AI to make work smarter, faster, and more creative. He delivers hands-on training, workshops, and practical workflows to help professionals integrate AI tools effectively, while inspiring a mindset of innovation and continuous growth. Khaled lives by the principle: Think, Create, Fly—encouraging others to learn deeply, act boldly, and achieve their goals with confidence.

TBD

10:00 am - Networking and Happy Hour

10:30 am - Opening Entertainment

11:00 am - Announcements, Sponsors, and Pitch Competition

12:30 pm - After-Party

The Founders Live winners package includes:

• with unlimited access to Backstage Intelligence and the Backchannel community
• Founders Live Booster Pack over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
• An appearance in the regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global livestream tournament

| Creativa Mansoura is a dynamic innovation and entrepreneurship hub that supports youth, founders, and creatives in Mansoura through training, mentorship, and hands-on programs focused on technology, startups, and digital skills. As part of the national Creativa network, it provides an open space for learning, collaboration, and experimentation, bringing together students, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and ecosystem partners to turn ideas into real projects, build market-ready skills, and contribute to the growth of the local and national innovation ecosystem.

| Founded in September 2018 in Mansoura, Novita is a welcoming workspace designed to feel like home while empowering students, fresh graduates, and founders of small businesses and ideas to achieve their goals. Novita offers a variety of thoughtfully designed spaces for individuals, teams, and meetings, along with a balcony and a fully equipped kitchen serving snacks, hot and cold drinks, and fresh sandwiches to keep the energy flowing. They believe that even small actions can create a big change.

| Startup Grind is the leading global startup community dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage companies, and this is the official page of the Startup Grind Mansoura University chapter. From bootstrapped beginnings through Series A rounds, they support members with access to funding opportunities, expanded market reach, and connections to a powerful network of founders, tech leaders, investors, and partners across more than 150 countries—guided by the values of giving first, building friendships, and helping others.

| Fkretk—meaning “Your Idea”—is a pioneering business advisory firm dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and organizations on their path to long-term growth and success. Through a strategic blend of innovation and expertise, they deliver tailored solutions across the entire business journey, with a strong focus on digital marketing to boost online visibility and drive sustainable growth across industries—helping turn ideas into real results and aspirations into success stories.

The operating system and network for global founders.

Share your story in a 99-second pitch video.

Prizes start at 250 votes.

Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament!

Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.

Tell them to attend an event, pitch their startup, or even lead a Founders Live city.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Creativa Innovation Hubs - Mansoura University, 60 ش الجمهورية, Mit Khamis WA Kafr Al Mougi, Egypt

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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