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Capacity building programs for organizations going through their digital transformation journeys. Onboarding & Upskilling Entrepreneurial Method Executive Programs
We power startup programs for corporates and governments Launch a program Virtual Incubators & Accelerators eCommerce Programs
We attract the world's best tech companies to help you solve specific challenges. Launch a program UPS Smart Logistics Challenge Chalhoub Greenhouse
Practical Entrepreneurship Programs Designed for Universities Our Programs Virtual Entrepreneurship Center
Passionate about capability building, startups and technology? Join AstroLabs as a full timer, course instructor, expert mentor, and more... Learn More
Learn about the AstroLabs methodology, our values and leadership team Our Methodology Leadership Team Contact Us
Startup, technology and digital jobs in Dubai and across MENA Search for a job Post a job Are you a recruiter?
Our perspective on all things digital and entrepreneurship Learn More Startup Community Insights Playbook
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Tips to Thrive During Times of Crisis Our very own Founding Partner, Muhammed Mekki, takes an in-depth look at the COVID-19 crisis and its direct impact on AstroLabs as a capability building business and an entrepreneurial community. In his interview, read about product pivots, startup spotlights, and reflections on new opportunities going forward. What did you change about AstroLabs in response to COVID-19? How have tech startups at AstroLabs dealt with the situation? What is your outlook on the crisis? What is the biggest opportunity you are seeing as a result of the disruption caused by the pandemic? Our Community: From Pivots to New Product Launches Hear from some of our inspiring community members on how they have taken this time of crisis and uncertainty and adjusted, rebuilt and restructured their businesses to flourish. It’s stories like these that help to motivate and challenge the rest of us to find the opportunities in this ever-changing landscape. “The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely forced us to pivot, prioritise, and plough through! As a technology company, we were thankfully well-equipped for remote working, and the team adjusted quickly to 100% Zoom calls, Slack chats etc. We achieved huge milestones while working remotely, including our public launch in Dubai. We have continued growing and have now almost doubled the size of our team, including adding two permanently remote team members based in Los Angeles and Belarus.” Helen Chen Co-Founder & CEO, Nomad Homes “Being a gamification solutions tech business, COVID hasn’t affected our core business model as it has done for so many others. However, we wanted to find a solution to help prevent the spread of the virus and create safer workplaces. We introduced the Hola System, which is the first artificial intelligence, fully automated, thermal detection and disinfection system in the region, using facial recognition technology. We are proud to be adding to our tech solution-based business portfolio and look forward to expanding into Saudi Arabia soon with the help of AstroLabs!” Simon Hoffman Business Development Director, GameIN Join our Dubai and Riyadh communities and learn more about how we can help you with company set up and licensing. Join our Upcoming Online LIVE Digital Marketing Course Upskill yourself by reserving your space at our upcoming Digital Marketing Online LIVE course starting on Sunday 19th July. Build a Digital Marketing strategy in 1 week and learn about best practices for the region. Hear what Rima Ben Salah, one of our alumni, thought about the course. We’re looking for Subject Matter Experts and Instructors for our Entrepreneurship and Innovation programs. For more details and to apply click here. Upcoming AstroLabs Online Events Instead of preparing for life post-COVID, we want to help you to thrive now! Our free weekly online events are designed to provide you with useful insights and tools that will help you to see and leverage potential opportunities in your own businesses. Our network of expert speakers come with a wealth of knowledge from varied industries. Check out our upcoming Meetup events here. AstroLabs Recommends This month the AstroLabs team has curated content that focuses on the topic of creating opportunity out of crisis. We found all of these content pieces to be particularly valuable during this time of great change, and we hope you find benefit in them too. Recommended Article: Why to Start a Startup in a Bad Economy by Paul Graham An article written during the 2008 Financial Crisis which is just as pertinent today as it was then. Recommended Podcast: Selling During a Pandemic by Steli Efti Learn how to set yourself up for success as a founder during a possible recession and how to adjust your sales process. Steli runs a successful app called Close.com and has written a number of ebooks on the topic of sales. Recommended Online Discussion (in Arabic): Hear from a panel of respected Saudi experts as they discuss potential opportunities in the Kingdom during COVID. Written By Melissa Platt More from Melissa Platt June Newsletter 2020 Supporting the New Wave of Tech Startups in MENA Google for... Read More