WE. ARE. BACK. Are you ready to kick off a brand-new Step Conference decade? 📍 Dubai Internet City 📅 February 22-23, 2023 Grab your #Step2023 ticket before prices increase 👉 https://bit.ly/3BZ2Yh9 Startup? Apply to showcase 👉 https://bit.ly/3vhKmoL You can follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter at @stepconference For sponsorships, you can connect via hello@stepconference.com

Step Conference 2023 in Dubai brought together the brightest minds in technology and entrepreneurship from around the world. The event featured keynotes from industry leaders, panel discussions on the latest trends and challenges facing startups, and exciting product demos from up-and-coming tech companies. We're thankful for the memories, the laughter, and the amazing people we've met 🤩 Sign up for #Step2024 2-for-1 offer now 👉 https://bit.ly/41ZtNgt Startup? Apply to showcase 👉 https://bit.ly/3ytQnAm You can follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter at @stepconference For sponsorships, you can connect via hello@stepconference.com

Entrepreneurship is a challenging journey, and it’s not always sunshine and rainbows. Failures are inevitable, and they can often be the stepping stones to success. In a recent panel discussion that took place on the Step Conference Main Stage back in February, Fadi Ghandour of Wamda, and Elie Habib of Anghami, shed light on the failures and lessons learned in entrepreneurship. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:24 How to pivot when a product doesn’t work 3:28 Prioritizing mental wellness for Founders 7:36 VCs fail too 14:35 How to manage money early on 18:54 Navigating Co-Founder relationships 20:50 Importance of communication and culture 25:08 Marrying Marketing and Product If you want to learn more about entrepreneurship, sign up to attend #Step2024 → https://bit.ly/43Bwxlb If you'd like to listen to more conversations from the Step stages, please subscribe to Step Podcast on Youtube or your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! Spotify → https://spoti.fi/3LIG8wj Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/3PxIXU5 Anghami → https://bit.ly/3lDKxG4 You can follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter on @stepconference For sponsorships, you can connect via hello@stepconference.com Filming credits @VUZ

Innovation and uncertainty go hand in hand when it comes to building or managing a startup. The process of entering 'not yet' regulated markets can be challenging, but the rewards can be significant. This was the topic of discussion in a panel at Step Conference’s Main Stage, where Mohammed Amine Merah of BIM Ventures, led the conversation with experts Ahmed Arif of Clara, Mohammed H. Khashoggi of Ejaro, and Rayan Alsharif of BIM Ventures. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:22 How do you know if you’re in the gray area? 3:07 The challenges and uncertainties of starting a new business in Saudi Arabia 7:17 Navigating the regulatory landscape 9:50 The pros and cons of being in a regulated industry 13:31 Building in the money markets 22:15 Being a first mover and regulations 24:43 The regulation that will virtually apply to every single startup If you want to learn more about entrepreneurship, sign up to attend #Step2024 → https://bit.ly/43Bwxlb If you'd like to listen to more conversations from the Step stages, please subscribe to Step Podcast on Youtube or your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! Spotify → https://spoti.fi/3LIG8wj Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/3PxIXU5 Anghami → https://bit.ly/3lDKxG4 You can follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter on @stepconference For sponsorships, you can connect via hello@stepconference.com Filming credits @VUZ

Dubai's Rise as a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Dubai, a vibrant city in the United Arab Emirates, has rapidly emerged as a global hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. Its strategic location, business-friendly policies, and forward-thinking vision have attracted entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts from around the world. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 4:03 The UAE Government's Support of Entrepreneurship 9:17 The UAE's Agenda for Sustainability and Food Security 13:33 Policies Development 17:37 Partnership-driven Approach 20:52 Unifying Entrepreneurship in the Learning Experience 25:26 The evolution of VC funding in Dubai 30:09 What Awaits in the Next Few Years? If you want to learn more about entrepreneurship, sign up to attend #Step2024 → https://bit.ly/43Bwxlb If you'd like to listen to more conversations from the Step stages, please subscribe to Step Podcast on Youtube or your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! Spotify → https://spoti.fi/3LIG8wj Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/3PxIXU5 Anghami → https://bit.ly/3lDKxG4 You can follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter on @stepconference For sponsorships, you can connect via hello@stepconference.com Filming Credits @VUZ

During a recent keynote at the Step Conference's Main Stage, Startup Marketing Expert and CEO of GrowthExpertz Andrew Miller provided valuable guidance for founders seeking to make a significant impact in their industries. 0:00 Introduction 2:10 Mindset and Confidence - The Catalysts of Startup Success 4:52 The definition of growth hacking 6:25 Growing a business with no money 8:41 The Craigslist story 10:12 Think outside the box 13:58 How Dubizzle went from 800,000 page views a month to 25 million 17:58 Creating value for the right target 20:02 Marketing Tips for B2B 21:02 Hiring an in-house marketing team or a consultant? 22:12 Bypassing the chain of command 23:49 Marketing Tips for B2B2C If you want to learn more about entrepreneurship, sign up to attend #Step2024 → https://bit.ly/43Bwxlb If you'd like to listen to more conversations from the Step stages, please subscribe to Step Podcast on Youtube or your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! Spotify → https://spoti.fi/3LIG8wj Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/3PxIXU5 Anghami → https://bit.ly/3lDKxG4 You can follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter on @stepconference For sponsorships, you can connect via hello@stepconference.com Filming Credits @VUZ

In today's digital age, the value of authentic human connections often gets overshadowed. However, there are individuals who understand the power of forging meaningful relationships, both online and offline. Peter Shankman, renowned entrepreneur, author, and speaker, recently took Step Conference’s Main Stage to highlight the importance of genuine connections in our interconnected world. 0:00 Introduction 2:20 Listen to your customers 7:34 Transparency is the first rule 10:35 Get in front of the problem and fix it 14:50 The Basic Premise of Relevance 17:23 Create Invested Customers 22:50 The Concept of Brevity 27:45 The Concept of 'Top of Mind' 32:58 The Importance of Having the Basics If you want to learn more about entrepreneurship, sign up to attend #Step2024 → https://bit.ly/43Bwxlb If you'd like to listen to more conversations from the Step stages, please subscribe to Step Podcast on Youtube or your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! Spotify → https://spoti.fi/3LIG8wj Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/3PxIXU5 Anghami → https://bit.ly/3lDKxG4 You can follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter on @stepconference For sponsorships, you can connect via hello@stepconference.com Filming Credits @VUZ