Building in Public: Transparency, Community, and Innovation in a Modern Startup

Name: Building in Public: Transparency, Community, and Innovation in a Modern Startup
Start: 2024-07-25T16:00:00+04:00
End: 2024-07-25T17:00:00+04:00

Jul 25, 12:00 – 1:00 PM (UTC)

Dubai

Explore the "Building in Public" movement by startup founders from our region where startups openly share their journey, challenges, and successes in social forums. This panel uncovers how transparency fosters community engagement, drives innovation, and builds trust, offering unique insights from entrepreneurs who have embraced public development to transform their ventures and inspire others.

Virtual event

Fireside ChatPanel Discussion

About this event

Join us on July 25 for an engaging virtual panel discussion exploring the "Building in Public" movement, featuring innovative startup founders from our region. 

Discover insights from experienced & exited founders who are in their 2nd entrepreneurial innings who have decided to Build in Public.

Jon Edward Santillan building OCTA in public, 
Walid Daniel Dib building itsbetter.app  in public, 
Ahmed Khairy building Gameball in public,
These visionary leaders will share their experiences of openly documenting their startup journeys, challenges, and successes. 
Learn how transparency in development fosters community engagement, drives innovation, and builds trust. 
Gain valuable insights into the benefits and potential challenges of this approach, and how it can transform both startups and their audiences. Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur or just beginning, this panel will provide actionable strategies and inspiration to help you navigate and thrive in the world of public building. 
Don't miss this chance to connect with and learn from some of the most forward-thinking minds in our regional startup ecosystem.

Check out what happened

Speakers

Jon Edward Santillan

Octa

CEO

Ahmed Khairy

Gameball

CEO

Walid Daniel Dib

Better

Founder

When

Thursday, July 25, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

12:00 PM	Welcome and Introduction	Opening remarks and overview of the "Building in Public" movement. Introduction of panelists: Jon Edward Santillan (OCTA), Walid Daniel Dib (itsbetter.app), and Ahmed Khairy (Gameball).
12:10 PM	Panelist Presentations	Jon Edward Santillan: Building OCTA in public, Walid Daniel Dib: Building itsbetter.app in public, Ahmed Khairy: Building Gameball in public. Each panelist will share their startup journey, challenges, and successes.
12:30 PM	The Impact of Transparency	Discussion on how transparency in development fosters community engagement, drives innovation, and builds trust. Insights into the benefits and potential challenges of building in public.
12:45 PM	Actionable Strategies for Entrepreneurs & Closing	Practical tips and strategies for entrepreneurs looking to adopt the "Building in Public" approach. How to navigate and thrive in this open development environment? Audience Q&A via chat with panelists.