Startup Mentor
From first idea to first term sheet — without the costly mistakes.
I've built two venture-backed companies, mentored 10+ startups through KAUST TAQADAM, Misk, and Monsha'at, and raised $7M myself. I don't just advise — I've lived the founder journey and can help you navigate it faster.
What You Get
PMF Clarity
Cut through assumption and find real product-market fit — through structured customer discovery, metrics, and iteration frameworks.
Investor-Ready
I've been on both sides of the table. I help you build a pitch, model, and story that investors can't say no to.
Saudi Ecosystem Navigation
Regulatory shortcuts, B2G sales cycles, accelerator access, and Vision 2030 alignment — the stuff no pitch deck covers.
Network Access
Warm intros to investors, design partners, and talent in the Saudi startup ecosystem — when you've earned them.
This Is Right For You If
- Founders at the idea or pre-seed stage building in Saudi Arabia
- Early-stage teams struggling with PMF, positioning, or growth
- Founders preparing for accelerator programs (Misk, KAUST, Monsha'at)
- Founders getting ready for their first institutional fundraise
- Second-time founders who want to move faster this time
What You'll Achieve
- Validated PMF hypothesis with real customer evidence
- Investor-ready pitch deck and financial model
- Clear 90-day growth or fundraising roadmap
- Accelerator application strategy and coaching
- Warm investor introductions when the time is right
How We Work Together
A clear process — no guessing
Kickoff
90-minute session to map your current state, biggest blockers, and what success looks like in 6 months.
Focus Areas
Identify the 1–2 highest-leverage areas to work on — then build a sprint plan for the next 30 days.
Weekly Sessions
Regular working sessions: reviewing experiments, unblocking decisions, and sharpening investor narrative.
Network & Introductions
When the time is right, I make the right introductions — not before. Quality over speed.
Engagement Options
Choose what fits your situation — or reach out to discuss
A focused, high-value session on a specific challenge — pitch review, fundraising strategy, or growth blockers.
- 90-minute focused session
- Written summary & action items
- Session recording
- 1 week of follow-up Q&A
Structured monthly program with weekly sessions — the cadence serious founders need to build momentum.
- 4 sessions / month (60 min each)
- Async messaging between sessions
- Document & pitch review
- Priority network access
Intensive 3-month program — ideal for founders fundraising or preparing for an accelerator.
- Everything in Monthly Mentorship
- Investor-ready pitch deck build
- Financial model review
- Intro to 3 curated investors
Prices in SAR. Scope and duration may adjust the final rate. All engagements start with a no-commitment call.
Common Questions
What stage do you work with?
Primarily pre-seed through Series A. The sweet spot is when founders have early traction and are preparing to scale or fundraise.
Do you take equity?
Not typically for mentorship engagements. Equity is discussed only for longer-term advisory or board roles.
Do you mentor in Arabic?
Yes — sessions can be conducted fully in Arabic or English, whichever works best for you.
Ready to Get Started?
The first conversation is commitment-free. Tell me your challenge and let's find out if we're the right fit.