Aaron Dignan's thought-provoking post sparked a massive discussion on LinkedIn about building companies without VC funding. Founders and investors weigh in.
Category: CEO Voices
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Why Investors Pass on Startups: 10 Brutal Truths Founders Rarely Hear
Anthony Pierri’s viral LinkedIn post reveals the ten silent killers of startup deals. From unclear GTM strategy to forgettable pitches, it’s a must-read for every founder.
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Purpose-driven founders: Why Founders Must Obsess Over the Problem, Not the Title – Lessons from Nuseir Yassin
In a viral LinkedIn post, Nuseir Yassin outlines seven truths that every founder should confront. From obsessing over the problem to embracing reality, the startup world took note.
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Startup fundraising: What Founders Get Wrong About Investor Calls, According to Rana El Kaliouby
Rana El Kaliouby’s blunt yet brilliant LinkedIn post sparked a wave of founder confessions and investor insights about startup fundraising etiquette and expectations.
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Startup traction: Busy Is Not a Badge: What Investors Want Isn’t Your Schedule
Angel investor Hanaali Suliman’s post on LinkedIn shines a light on a growing problem: founders using fake urgency instead of real traction in their investor pitches.
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moral capital: Hisham M. El Agamy Sparks Cross-Generational Conversation on Ethics and Leadership
In a viral LinkedIn post, Hisham M. El Agamy reflects on the moral capital that defined his generation of leaders, sparking deep, intergenerational conversation across business and education sectors.
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Startup Founder Burnout: Ahmed Eltayeb’s Story: Burnout, Startup Exits, and Mental Health in MENA
Ahmed Eltayeb’s candid post about walking away from his startup due to burnout ignited a wave of support and reflection across the MENA tech scene—proving that leaving can be just as powerful as launching.
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Corporate Innovation in Pakistan: How Corporate Innovation Is Reshaping Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem: Insights from Telenor’s Cyria Eljar
On the Wassl Podcast, Cyria Eljar of Telenor Pakistan shares how corporate innovation must focus on leadership, community, and local narratives to drive real impact in emerging markets.
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Angel Investor Hesham Zreik Pledges $1M for AI Startups with Real-World Value
Hesham Zreik’s LinkedIn post signals a shift in how serious investors view AI startups. Forget the fluff—he’s looking for products that solve real problems.
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The CEO Taking the Stage: How Rami Abu Hayah Is Shaping the EV Future from the Front
At EVIS Abu Dhabi 2025, CATEC Mobility’s CEO Rami Abu Hayah will share insights on how EV infrastructure is transforming the region—and what comes next.