Investment & Venture Capital
What Investors Want from Entrepreneurs
Explained investor expectations, key fundraising documents (including pitch deck and financials), and outreach strategy for early-stage founders.
Introduction to Iraq's Startup Ecosystem
Presented an overview of Iraq's startup ecosystem and improvement priorities to 40+ participants in a structured Digital Business Development program (1-hour session).
Investor Readiness Workshop - CAPAi Innovation Challenge
Coached CAPAi Innovation Challenge teams by presenting investor readiness criteria and providing group consultations to strengthen pitch decks, financial documents, and business plans.
Panel Speaker — Blue Ocean Sectors & Access to Finance
Presented Iraq's blue ocean sectors, barriers to entry, and practical pathways for startups to access financing.
Iraq Investment Landscape Report
Summarized Iraq's startup ecosystem and highlighted investment opportunities with practical takeaways for investors and founders.
Product-to-Market Bootcamp
Judged product pitches and supported the three winning teams through follow-up consultations and partner introductions.
Entrepreneurship & Ecosystem Development
Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking Video Series
Co-hosted a two-episode video series discussing entrepreneurship, design thinking, and opportunity identification in the Iraqi market.
Post-Conflict Entrepreneurship Support
Coordinated entrepreneurship support in Mosul by connecting early-stage teams with local and international NGOs to access mentorship and resources.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Mosul
Showcased Mosul-based entrepreneurs by facilitating international engagement and highlighting local startup work during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Social Impact & Innovation
COVID-19 PPE Response - 2,000+ Face Shields
Led an open-source PPE response during COVID-19, enabling 2,000+ locally produced face shields through printable designs and coordination with international designers.
3D-Printed Medical Equipment Repair (MEDEVAC)
Repaired non-functional hospital equipment by diagnosing issues on-site, designing and 3D-printing replacement parts, installing components, and restoring 13 devices to full operation under the MEDEVAC program in partnership with Field Ready.
STEM Education & Training
Makerspace Concept & 3D Printing for Youth Innovation
Explained the makerspace concept, what it offers, and how youth can apply 3D printing to develop innovation ideas.
Digital Design & Manufacturing Bootcamp
Delivered a 2-month bootcamp on CAD and manufacturing methods (additive and subtractive), advising participants on how to translate technical skills into business opportunities.
TechBridge Iraq: Virtual STEM Empowerment
Hosted 15 virtual STEM sessions during COVID, featuring international professionals and sustaining learning access for Iraqi youth.
Mentor - Youth Leadership Program 5
Mentored participants by introducing Design Thinking and delivering advanced training to convert ideas into viable ventures.
3D Printing Training Program
Delivered a 3-month 3D printing training program for 15 youth, building practical skills from design to print.
Career Workshop - University of Mosul Job Fair
Delivered a career session at the University of Mosul Job Fair, coaching youth on resume writing and employer outreach.
3D Design & 3D Printing Workshop
Delivered a 2-week hands-on workshop in 3D design, building participants' CAD skills for prototyping.
Mechatronics Workshop for Elementary Students
Trained elementary students in mechatronics fundamentals (coding and robotics) and coached an elementary students team that later won 1st place in a national robotics competition.
Community Leadership & Events
Judge - Makerspace Bootcamp Product Showcase
Judged a GIZ-funded makerspace product showcase, evaluating early-stage prototypes and providing feedback to Iraqi innovators.
Mosul Speak Up - Weekly English Public Speaking
Coordinated 60 public speaking sessions that helped participants practice English communication and build confident presentation skills.
National Iraq Hackathon
Contributed to a coordination team delivering a national hackathon simultaneously across five Iraqi cities, while mentoring youth participants in Mosul.
Mosul University Science Exhibition
Led the Mosul University Science Exhibition, overseeing planning, coordination, and fundraising, while also participating to help showcase mechatronics work and connect students with private-sector companies.
Technical Projects & Prototypes
First 3D-Printed Humanoid Arm Prototype
Pioneered 3D printing in the department by developing its first humanoid-arm prototype, establishing a foundation later built upon by subsequent student teams for assistive use.