Maher is an executive leader with a proven track record of transforming engineering teams, driving cloud migrations, and delivering impactful SaaS solutions across diverse industries. 
His passion for technology has recently been ignited by the emergence of AI. Its transformative power to learn, adapt, and solve real-world problems has inspired him to champion its responsible development and explore its vast potential to empower people.
Entrepreneur, Founder in Technology and Digital Marketing, Advisor, Mentor and Public-Speaker.

The Startup Game

Evey Engage 2022

<h2>The Startups Game — Fast-Track Your Tech Venture</h2>
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 <li>&#128161; What it is: An intensive, hybrid bootcamp turning mid-career pros into market-ready tech founders.</li>
 <li>&#128681; Journey: From personal discovery to validated startup creation in a structured, outcome-driven track.</li>
 <li>&#129504; Toolbox: Design Thinking, Vibe coding for AI prototyping, and practical legal frameworks.</li>
 <li>&#128101; Expert network: High-caliber local mentors, cross-border connections, and tailored guidance.</li>
 <li>&#127908; Pitch path: Multi-stage competition with immersive sessions leading to investor-ready pitches.</li>
 <li>&#127942; Funding: Winners receive kick-off capital via an innovative, gamified system.</li>
 <li>&#127757; Vision: Purpose-led founders building with integrity to solve real problems and fuel prosperity.</li>
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I'm an economist with a passion for driving change through innovation and entrepreneurship. My journey is anchored in economics, and I bring this analytical perspective to my work in entrepreneurship. Business development, creativity, and innovation are my driving forces, coupled with a talent for fundraising and strategic business growth. My fluency in French adds an international dimension to my skill set.

Dynamique, rigoureux et curieux, doté d’une formation polyvalente et d’une expérience diversifiée, ouvert aux environnements modernes et aux technologies de l’information et de la télécommunication, j’ai obtenu une expertise dans les domaines de gestion d’entreprise.

**DAY 1: Unveiling the inner**: 
Successful founders start by understanding the way, by unveiling who we are, and why are we doing that 
**DAY 2: Pitching the Idea: The first Crash Test** 
From theory of change to Product Specs? How to assess a business idea? 
**DAY 3: Design Thinking** : How is "are" your personas? and What are their needs 
What is your "killer" feature ? Establishing a valuable VP 
**DAY 4: Business Model**: Designing your Business Model 
**DAY 5: Branding**: Designing your Brand?

WEEK 1

**DAY 1: Prototype Backlog:** 
Defining your user Stories & creating your backlog 
**DAY 2: Prototype with AI:** 
Vibe Coding (no code, low code) 
**DAY 3: Building a Platform: Network Effects, Proprietary Data & AI:** The Economics of AI? How to build Network Effects? Rating, Review & Recommendation Systems

WEEK 2

**DAY 1: Marketing & Sales Automation:** 
* Agentic Marketing/ Digital Marketing/ Marketing Automation 
* Sales Automation 
**DAY 2: Setting up solid Foundations for Fundraising:**
* Startup Valuation 
* Legal Foundation 
**DAY 3: Pitching 2 sessions online:** 
* The secrets behind great pitching 
* Coaching on Public Speaking

WEEK 3

**DAY1: Startup Webinars online:** 
Webinars organized by the 25 selected Startups 
**DAY 2: Pitching Ceremony hybrid:** 
Demo Day, Investor Pitching & Grants