Startup Workshops 2 is a series of free practical workshops by Startup MGZN for Bahraini women looking to start their own business or learn new skills and knowledge to take their business to the next level.
The project is funded by the U.S. Government and is made possible through strategic partnerships with Tamkeen, Zain Bahrain, Manama Shapers, Obai & Hill & Majra.
This program is for Bahraini women only.
Awareness
Building public awareness about women entrepreneurs, highlighting role models, and promoting success stories.
Workshops & Mentorship
Practical workshops & mentorship sessions for Bahraini women, building capacity and knowledge.
Networking & Huddles
Several networking events and huddles open to the public to build a network, be inspired, learn from failures, and more.
Funding
Strategic Partners
The upcoming agenda for the program, including workshops, casual gatherings, panel discussions, and huddles.
Due to COVID-19 and in order to keep you safe, our upcoming workshops and events will be held virtually.
Femininity, by its very definition, is “Qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of women.” In 2020, however, we move past such generalizations, we accept how different and unique women are from one another.
But in the world of entrepreneurship, are there stereotypes to femininity? If so, why is it important to shed light on them and help in shattering those glass ceilings?
For our third & last #startupmornings in the Startup Workshops 2 series, our topic will be ‘Stereotypes on femininity in entrepreneurship and how they impact the economy’ which we’ll get to discuss in length with three successful female entrepreneurs.
We’ve got you booked on Sunday, December 20, 2020, @ 1:00 PM with our guest speakers Dr. Sara Al-Madani @ HalaHi, Sarah Schwab @ The Experience Accelerator, and Dina Shabib @ Farahii.
They’ll be sharing a few examples of stereotypes on femininity in the world of entrepreneurship, the ways they impact the economy, moving forward from them, and much more.
This #startupmornings will be moderated by the awesome Marwa Aleskafi, Director of Programs and Strategy, at Brinc MENA.
Book your virtual spot now!
Learn everything you need to know about launching a business in Bahrain, from building your soft skills to navigating the registration process, to validating your idea.
Learn what “tech” entails in a “tech startup”. Why would you build one? How is it different than a traditional business? In-depth insights from expert practitioners and all your questions answered.
Leverage technology to take your business to the next level, from websites to domains to your CRM, and more. Be different in how you run your business and gain an advantage.
Build bridges with like-minded individuals who share your drive of starting and growing a business in a casual setting. Gain firsthand knowledge from real-life female entrepreneurs in panel discussions.
Pitch and showcase your business idea at the Huddle, learn and get constructive feedback and deep insights from industry experts who’ve been through it all who’ll take your startup to the next level and beyond.
Registration to each of the events will take place on this page and be open a couple of weeks before each of the events or workshops. Make sure to sign up to our mailing list to receive invitations and announcements.
A serial entrepreneur who’s built many business, including Noodle Wok, Burrito Loco, & Sandwich Guys. Broad expertise, a Psychoanalytic Theory major (University of Toronto), attorney at SDMA, to a VP at Thomas Weisel Partners, he’s now running a manpower business that staffs the biggest startups in the region.
Yazin is the founder of Amal AI, an app that automatically tracks your spending. He was previously VP, Payments at Souq — which he joined through the acquisition of White Payments, a credit card processing company he began in 2015. He is a Computer Engineering graduate from the University of Bahrain.
Ehsan is the General Manager at Kooheji Systems and is an outspoken technology & business enthusiast. He’s worked with many reputable organizations including the Bahrain Economic Development Board, Central Bank of Bahrain, Ministry of Youth & Sports Affairs, and many more.
For this virtual workshop, your instructor will be Yasser Abdulaziz. Yasser is the Co-Founder and CEO of Malaeb App, a sports community app that connects people through sports. Malaeb is currently operating in 5 countries all over the GCC. Before he started Malaeb, Yasser was working at Unilever as part of the finance team for 3 years; after graduating with an Accounting and Finance degree from the University of Wales.
For this virtual workshop, your instructor will be Ahmed Haji. An expert in web development and technology, Ahmed currently works as the Head of Business Solutions at Bahrain’s leading bank, the National Bank of Bahrain. Prior to that, he had been working as a System Specialist at the same bank, after being an Information System Specialist at Batelco. Ahmed is a Computer Science graduate from the University of Bahrain.
You’ll be excited to know that for this virtual workshop, your facilitator will be Zahraa Taher. Zahraa is a communications and events strategist with nearly 20 years of experience – so you know you’ll be able to build a long lasting successful business! Before going on to establish EVENTSCOM, she began her career in Arab Insurance Group (ARIG), and then co-founded FinMark Communications, a specialist business and financial PR firm serving the Gulf and European markets.
Here’s what some of the previous attendees of these workshops had to say! Definitely don’t take our word for it, read what they have to say.
– Zainab, Student
– Fatima, Freelance Translator
– Sara, English Language & Literature Student
– Hawraa, Motion Graphic Designer & Social Content Creator
– Ghadeer, Human Resources Professional
– Leena, Banking & Finance Student
– Zainab, English Trainer
– Lama, Accounting Student
– Reem, English Teacher
– Mariam, Student
– Hadil, PR Officer
– Sarah, Student
– Fatima, Home business owner
– Maryam, Student
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