How to Build Startups, Raise Capital, and Win Over VCs — Walid Mansour (Venture Capitalist, Co-Founder & CEO of MEVP)

Walid Mansour is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) — one of the leading venture capital firms in the MENA region. With over a decade of experience in investing, Walid didn’t just invest in successful startups — he played a key role in building some of the MENA region’s most prominent companies, including Anghami, Totters, Stake, Fresha, and many more.

In this episode, Walid shares raw, practical insights on the realities of entrepreneurship, what it takes to build a successful company, and how to raise funding in today’s ecosystem. We also dive into the MENA startup landscape, the role of degrees and MBAs in 2025, and where the next big opportunities lie.

What You’ll Get from This Episode:

🚀 Why VC?
🏢 How MEVP became the MENA’s leading VC
👨‍💼 The traits of successful founders
🎭 Does "Fake It Until You Make It" actually work?
🤔 Should you start your own company?
💰 How to get funding for my startup? (Through a VC)
📈 How to valueate a startup?
🎓 Are MBAs still worth it in 2025?
🎓 Can I get a job without a degree?
🌍 The MENA Startup Ecosystem today
🔮 What should we be excited about in the upcoming years? 
💸 Where would Walid invest with a blank check?
📊 Technologies with the highest potential
⏳ If Walid could time travel, where would he invest?

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🔗 MEVP's Links:
Website: mevp.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/middle-east-venture-partners/

🔗 Walid's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/walid-mansour-3246342/

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