Mai Samir
Co-founder and CCO at LeadsMart
“If you are a founder or an entrepreneur,
Mindset to startup is a must read!
This book literally can help you avoid so many mistakes!"
Riyadh Al-Balushi
Chief Executive Officer at Decree
"I don’t think I have ever read a book on startups from the MENA region before, so it has been extremely interesting to read something from our side of the world."
Fouad Rakha
Investment Associate at Disruptech Ventures
" I spend a lot of time assessing startups and working with founders, but this book gave me a fresh perspective on what truly drives entrepreneurs—their mindset, decision-making, and resilience."
Hani W. Naguib
About The Author
Author of Mindset to Startup (2024) – A regionally acclaimed book offering a resilient mindset framework, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies for founders. Drawn from over 10,000 hours of pro bono mentorship and data from 200+ startups across the MENA region.
Founder & CEO, HNT Innovation Studio – Leads a Cairo-based innovation consultancy helping startups and corporates create customer-centric innovations through immersive masterclasses, and bootcamps.
Award Winning Mentor to 1,000+ Entrepreneurs – Since 2012, provided deep, hands-on mentorship across local and international ecosystems, helping early-stage founders turn abstract ideas into validated ventures. For that he was awarded the GSA Africa Ecosystem Hero of The Year, 2023.
Program Designer & Facilitator – Designed and led startup selection, innovation bootcamps, and open innovation programs with partners including Giza Systems Foundation, AAIB, and Climate KIC.
Innovation Thought Leader – Speaker at TEDx and major ecosystem events. He is known for bridging mindset, business design, and evidence-based entrepreneurship.
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