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Startup Expert Ibrahim Anwar: Solve Real Problems First, Then Pick Your Field

Many aspiring entrepreneurs get caught up trying to find the 'perfect' industry to start their business. But according to expert Ibrahim Anwar, picking a field isn't the most important thing for startup success. He says the real secret is to focus on solving actual problems that people face.

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Startup Expert Ibrahim Anwar: Solve Real Problems First, Then Pick Your Field

Egyptian entrepreneur Ibrahim Anwar, who is the CEO of Sabeeka company, recently met with a group of young people and entrepreneurs in Fayoum governorate. During their discussion, he really stressed how important it is for new startups to focus on solving real-world problems. Anwar shared in a post that simply choosing a business sector isn't the main thing that makes a startup successful. He explained that many entrepreneurs get too caught up asking about the best industries to jump into, whether it's real estate, artificial intelligence, or e-commerce. But he believes the true starting point is actually understanding a customer's problem and then working hard to find a solution for it.

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