AUC Venture Lab

Meet our V-Lab Summit speaker: Fady Kamel, CEO of Dahab Masr 🚀

Fady Kamel, Co-founder and CEO of Dahab Masr and Board Member of Cairo Chamber for Gold & Jewelry Trading, has over 16 years of experience in the financial field, international stocks and commodities trading and precious metal investment sector, along with a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in finance and investment sciences.
His previous experiences in the global gold markets, especially in Hong Kong and Dubai, played an important role in shaping his direction as he led the development in physical precious metal trading companies through financial technology solutions. This inspired him to achieve these levels of efficiency and innovation in Egypt through Dahab Masr. Kamel's vision for the startup emphasized the necessity of providing advanced platforms to display movements in real time and making important market data and information available to all investors. This vision formed the cornerstone of democratizing this investment and facilitating access to it.
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⭐️ Meet our V-Lab Summit speaker: Ahmed Yahia, CEO and Co-founder of DentaCarts.

Ahmed Yahia is an alumnus of Alibaba Global Initiative (AGI eFounders), Global Entrepreneurship Program (GEP UK) and AUC Venture Lab Startup Accelerator. He is a passionate entrepreneur with a 15-year track record of founding and scaling successful businesses in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Book your place now and connect with Yahia and many more entrepreneurs at V-Lab Summit

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Eid Mubarak to you and your family 🎉🎉 We wish you and your loved ones a happy and relaxing break!

Our V-Lab family can’t wait to reconnect with you after Eid at V-Lab Summit on April 20. Join us at AUC New Cairo for this year’s edition - returning with more speakers, exclusive content, inspiring discussions and valuable connections.

🎫 Get your tickets now!
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How can AI transform your startup? Discover the power of artificial intelligence and how you can best utilize it for your business in this V-Lab Summit workshop ‘Unleashing the Power of AI for Your Startup’ ⬇️

AI tools are rapidly growing but which ones will survive and lead the future and which ones will soon disappear? Microsoft Egypt’s Solutions Director and Chief Technology Officer Ahmed Salama will take you on a journey to unravel how AI can serve you on your entrepreneurial journey, what makes AI-enabled solutions different and the latest untapped market opportunities.

More about the workshop facilitator:
Ahmed Salama, a seasoned IT executive with over 25 years of experience, currently serves as the Solutions Director and Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft Egypt. As the country leader for digital transformation and AI, he excels in driving technology-enabled business transformations and advising clients on innovative approaches that drive business value. With a strong track record in leveraging intelligent business solutions, analytics, and AI, Ahmed is skilled at translating complex ideas into compelling narratives for CxO’s. His expertise includes harnessing cloud computing and AI to deliver tangible business value and lead enterprise solutions. Salama spent most of his career outside Egypt where he had different leadership responsibilities covering financial services, public sector, manufacturing and retail. In 2020, he returned to Egypt to directly contribute to the country’s digital transformation.
He graduated with a bachelor of engineering from the American University in Cairo (AUC) with high honors and holds an MBA with distinction from Maastricht School of Management as well as a diploma from London Business School.

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Are you an entrepreneur looking to attract investments for your startup? Looking to identify the optimum sources of funding for your innovative business or for tips on how to approach each investor? Not sure how to prepare your startup for investment? V-Lab Summit has you covered 🎁

Join Mohamed Ihab, senior investment associate at AUC Angels, in this hands-on workshop ‘Attracting Investments in a Rebounding Economy’, where you will get insights on the current funding space and help to prepare your startup for investment.

More about the workshop facilitator:
Mohamed Ihab is a senior investment associate at AUC Angels, the first university-based angel investor network in MENA. He is an international partner at the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), an affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI). Ihab also sits on the advisory board of multiple fast-growing startups and has been a judge in a number of regional startup competitions. Before making the transition into the world of entrepreneurship, he was part of Unilever’s Future Leaders Program.

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📣 Ready for V-Lab Summit workshops?

Join us on April 20 and learn more about:
🔋Unleashing the Power of AI for Your Startup
💪🏼 Building a Resilient Business Model
👥 Attracting Investments in a Rebounding Economy

This year, our workshops are delivered by top industry experts and cover different topics to cater for your needs!

Follow our social media pages closely to find out more about each workshop and get your Summit ticket now to get the chance to register for the workshop of your choice.

Book your ticket now, limited spots are available! ⭐️

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: AUC Venture Lab is looking for the next generation of aspiring female entrepreneurs for Startup Launchpad | Women in Tech Edition, an intensive program that will help women in business, technology, marketing or finance bring their business ideas to life and explore the entrepreneurship realm.

Do you think you have what it takes? Apply now and enjoy:
🤝 Hands-on business support
🔎 Intensive and personalized mentorship
📊 Expert insights for your business design and growth
🌐 Connecting with other female founders and hearing about their journeys

Acquire the skills that you need for success in only 8 weeks for free, apply today: http://gust.com/programs/startup-launchpad-2024-women-in-tech

The program runs for 8 weeks (non-consecutive) with 2 - 3 days per week. The majority of the sessions will be held in person at AUC New Cairo, in the evening times to accommodate working professionals.

Are you a female with a background in business, technology, marketing, or finance? Looking to build your tech startup but not sure how to start? This opportunity is for you! Venture Lab’s Startup Launchpad is launching its Women in Tech Edition to help you transition into entrepreneurship with confidence 🚀

This intensive hands-on program will help you master the foundations of entrepreneurship.

Explore the entrepreneurial process, discover the startup’s lifecycle, design your own business with the help of professionals and learn about founder journey from other entrepreneurs🤝

Ready to build the foundations of your startup in just 8 weeks?

Apply now: http://gust.com/programs/startup-launchpad-2024-women-in-tech

The program runs for 8 weeks (non-consecutive) with 2 - 3 days per week. The majority of the sessions will be held in person at AUC New Cairo, in the evening times to accommodate working professionals.

Greeting from the V-Lab family to yours ❤️

May you and your loved ones savor the holy month. Ramadan Kareem, everyone🌙

Kicking off this spring with our Cycle 22 cohorts!

This month, we started off with our bootcamp where our entrepreneurs got the chance to join a variety of workshops to enhance their knowledge and boost their business skills while networking with other entrepreneurs and practicing their pitches. Special thanks to our bootcamp guest speakers for sharing their knowledge and insights with the participants: Ahmed Mahmoud Abdeen, founder & CEO of El Gameya, Basheer H. Torayah, CTO of ElGameya - الجمعية, and Dr. Moataz Darwish, professor of practice at AUC School of Business.

Our selections are now over and we are starting off this cycle with startups providing solutions in AI, edtech, fintech, green economy, manufacturing, fashion and more.

Stay tuned for our upcoming offsite retreat where we get to know more about our entrepreneurs ⛱.

V-Lab Demo Day is almost here ⏰ Are you ready to meet Egypt's latest innovative startups in AI, fintech, logistics, proptech, sustainability and more? We have a stellar line-up of entrepreneurs waiting for you this Monday at the AUC Venture Lab Demo Day at AUC Tahrir. Join us to meet the entrepreneurs and discover their businesses while exploring the latest industry insights 🚀 🌐

Last chance to get your ticket now: https://ti.to/aucvlab/fall23-demo-day

Don’t miss the chance to join us at AUC Tahrir on January 29 at 5:30 PM for our Fall’23 Demo Day 🚀 Explore innovative tech solutions, find out the latest market insights and network with industry changemakers across AI, green economy, logistics, construction, proptech and more!

We can’t wait to see our graduates Layn, Ecomilez, Castus Technology and Stakpak take the stage! Join us to find out more on what they have to offer.

Cycle 21 of the V-Lab Startup Accelerator is supported by our Leadership Corporate Co-founder Arab African International Bank and our sponsors: DROSOS FOUNDATION and Mountain View.

Get your tickets now!

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Introducing our Fall’23 Fintech cohort 🚨Our Fintech Accelerator powered by CIB and in partnership with Visa is graduating top notch innovative solutions in areas including consumer finance, fractional ownership, investment, healthtech, payments and proptech.

Don’t miss our demo day next Monday where you get to meet our fintech entrepreneurs and network with our community. This demo day has been designed with lightning-fast pitches and your networking experience in mind.

Join us on January 29 and find out more about our fintech accelerator graduates: Abgad, CoOwners, Edam, Homei, Paymee, Ultrateb, Weddngo as they pitch their latest solutions.

Get your tickets now!

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It’s time for our Cycle 21 Demo Day!

Join our entrepreneurs on January 29 at 5.30 pm at AUC Tahrir as they showcase their innovative solutions catering for real market gaps in the fields of entertainment, CRM, automation,Iogistics, sustainability and tech refurbishment.

Our demo day offers lightning-fast pitches, networking opportunities and the latest innovative startups.

Get your ticket now from the link below and join the founders of:Mezatech, Tatbeek, PRO BusinessWare and UBR at the AUC Venture Lab Demo Day!



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Our Demo Day is here! Kickstart your 2024 by meeting a stellar lineup of 15 entrepreneurs building innovative startups across cutting-edge industries including fintech, healthtech, proptech, AI, sustainability, green economy, e-commerce, insurtech, logistics and more 💫 🌐

Join us at a demo day designed with lightning-fast pitches and your networking experience in mind.

Date: Monday, January 29
Time: 5.30 - 7.30 PM
Location: Ewart Memorial Hall | AUC Tahrir
RSVP required here: https://ti.to/aucvlab/fall23-demo-day

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments. Visa joins us as a supporter of the Fintech Accelerator, in a strategic collaboration that will foster innovation, and empower Egyptian startups to thrive.

This marks the beginning of an exciting journey for our entrepreneurs, filled with new business opportunities and industry insights.

To kickstart our , a signing ceremony was held at the AUC New Cairo campus in the attendance of Visa’s Head of Digital Partnerships and Ventures for CEMEA Hasan Kazmi, Visa’s Country Manager for Egypt Malak El Baba along with AUC Provost Dr. Ehab Abdel-Rahman, and AUC Venture Lab Director and Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship at AUC School of Business Dr. Ayman Ismail as well as members from the teams of Visa and AUC Venture Lab.

We look forward to working closely with Visa to offer our entrepreneurs more support and great possibilities!

AUC The American University in Cairo

🚨Tech entrepreneurs, did you know you now have the chance to expand your network and get exclusive insights? AUC Venture Lab accelerators are intensive three-month programs that connect you with industry leaders who can guide you on your entrepreneurial journey. Through one-on-one and group mentorship and networking opportunities, you will receive support in refining your business design, setting your strategy and crafting your ex*****on plans.

Don’t miss the chance to join our programs in 2024! Deadline approaching soon ⏰Apply here:

For startups in all sectors:
http://gust.com/programs/startup-accelerator-spring-24

For financial technology startups:
http://gust.com/programs/fintech-accelerator-fall-24

Merry Christmas from the V-Lab family🎄

Wishing you and your loved ones joy, health and prosperity.

Don't forget, you can still gift your favorite entrepreneur the chance to join our programs in 2024 🎁 Applications open for a few more details here:

For startups in all sectors:
http://gust.com/programs/startup-accelerator-spring-24

For financial technology startups:
http://gust.com/programs/fintech-accelerator-fall-24

Attention entrepreneurs 🚀 Wanted to join V-Lab accelerators but missed the deadline? Great news: The deadline for our applications has been extended to January 13 to give you more time to complete your application and get the chance to join our community.

Over the last 10 years, we have worked with hundreds of founders to help them scale their innovative tech ideas and make their startups investment ready and we can't wait to work with you!

By joining us you get access to:
🤝🏻 World-class mentorship
🌐 Valuable networking opportunities with key players in different sectors
💪🏽 Fundraising knowledge and investment support
📝 Business model design hands-on support
🎤 Pitching training and pitch deck design support
📊 Market connections and insights to unlock your startup's nect opportunity
👥 An ever-growing family of the top entrepreneurs in the region

It’s time to take your startup to the next level! What are you still waiting for?

Apply now to start enjoying all of our services for free!

For startups in all sectors*:
http://gust.com/programs/startup-accelerator-spring-24

*Entrepreneurs developing solutiions in artifical intelligence, green economy, waste management, energy and sustainability are especially encouraged to apply.

For financial technology startups:
http://gust.com/programs/fintech-accelerator-fall-24

Happy new year from the V-Lab family to yours! 🎉🎉🎉

Wishing our entire community happy holidays and a blessed, rewarding and joyful new year🙏

Time is running out 🚨 Tonight is your last chance to submit your application for V-Lab's Startup and Fintech Accelerators!

Don't miss the opportunity to join a growing family of Egypt's most innovative and competitive startups and get access to:
💪🏽 Business building and growth hacking support
🌐 Networking opportunities
💵 Fundraising and investment support
📝 Business model design support
🤝🏻Mentor matchmaking
💼 One-on-one business coaching
🎤 Pitching training and pitch deck design support

And for entrepreneurs, connect with key players in the finance and technology sectors

All at 0% equity!

For the Startup Accelerator: https://gust.com/programs/startup-accelerator-spring-24

For the Fintech Accelerator: http://gust.com/programs/fintech-accelerator-fall-24

Startups from all industries are eligible! Hurry up and apply now to get the expert support you need and build your network.

Fintech entrepreneur, are you ready to take your startup to the next level? The AUC Venture Lab Fintech Accelerator will help you get:

💪🏽 Business building and growth hacking support
🌐 Networking opportunities with key players in the finance and technology sectors
💵 Fundraising and investment support
📝 Business model design support
🤝🏻Mentor matchmaking
💼 One-on-one business coaching
🎤 Pitching training and pitch deck design support

All for FREE!

What are you waiting for? Join Egypt’s only financial technology accelerator and fine tune your business solution.

Who is eligible? Anyone with a technology-enabled financial solution in payments, insurtech, wealth management, lending, savings, infrastructure and more!

Apply by December 31 here:
http://gust.com/programs/fintech-accelerator-fall-24

Find out more about our programs here: https://business.aucegypt.edu/research/centers/vlab

Attention 🚨 Entrepreneurs with innovative tech ideas! AUC Venture Lab Startup Accelerator applications are open for Cycle 22!

Our three-month program will help you prepare your startup for investment and growth! As a founder, you will get to connect with a powerful network of AUC faculty, alumni and students while receiving handed-on mentorship from industry experts and showcasing opportunities to seasoned investors. Our program is exclusively customized to the needs of each founder and is designed to serve entrepreneurs across all sectors including: AI, sustainability, energy, healthtech, e-commerce, logistics, IoT, edtech, F&B, proptech, creative industries and more.

Apply now for AUC Venture Lab’s Startup Accelerator and join a community of 350+ startups who are changing the game: https://gust.com/programs/startup-accelerator-spring-24

Deadline: December 31, 2023

Find out more about our programs here: https://business.aucegypt.edu/research/centers/vlab

Today, we hosted another edition of our alumni meetups!

Our graduates got the chance to:
👉🏽 Share their latest updates
👉🏽 Receive insights on current market opportunities
👉🏽 Network with founders from other cohorts
👉🏽 Discuss their next moves

We’re always excited to re-connect with previous cohorts and to learn their latest updates. Are you interested in finding out our latest updates? Sign up for our newsletter here ⭐️ https://forms.gle/rAWPVq74HD85283g7

Building your tech startup can be challenging 🤔 V-Lab’s Startup Launchpad | Women in Tech Edition is here to help you bring your business idea to life.

We are looking for the next generation of female tech entrepreneurs for an intensive program that will help you acquire skills in business modeling, validation, marketing, accounting and finance to prepare your startup for success. Tap into the skills that every entrepreneur needs and get hands-on support from the experts will developing your business in only eight weeks🤝

Interested in knowing more? Check out our website for more details and apply here by December 8:
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Last chance to sign up for V-Lab Talks: AI & Data Driven Product Design with Omar Ashraf Abdelwahab, staff research software engineer at Samsung Research America (SRA) tomorrow! Don't miss a session focusing on product design, data-driven decision making and strategy formulations 🙏

More about the guest speaker:
Omar Abdelwahab is an engineer passionate about working on impactful products and projects that bring value to users and people from all walks of life. Currently, he is working on the intersection of Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning for a product millions of users use worldwide.

Date: November 22, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: AUC New Cairo

Want to find out more? Book your spot now: https://ti.to/aucvlab/ai-data-product-design

Don’t miss the chance to join us this Wednesday to learn more about how and can help you with product design. This edition of will feature Omar Abdelwahab, staff research software engineer at Samsung Research America. If you are looking for the right product strategy for a tech solution, sign up now and get the opportunity to:

👉🏻 Get expert insights on product strategy frameworks
👉🏻 Learn about product design frameworks for entrepreneurs
👉🏻 Explore AI tools in specific product design and product strategy stages at different startup stages

Sign up now to get your ticket: https://ti.to/aucvlab/ai-data-product-design

Date: Wednesday, November 22
Time: 6 PM
Location: AUC New Cairo