Category: #StartUps
Category: #StartUps
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General Assembly Bahrain and startup sign MoU to boost opportunities in Bahrain’s entrepreneurship ecosystem
StartUp Bahrain, the leading platform for startups in the Kingdom of Bahrain, supported by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), has signed a strategic partnership with, General Assembly Bahrain a pioneer in tech education and career transformation, aimed at fostering innovation and supporting the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region. While StartUp Bahrain aims to…
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Hiring Smarter, Not Harder: Essential Tech Roles for Startups
Building a successful startup is no easy feat. One of the most critical factors in determining that success is hiring the right talent—a feat that is often easier said than done. Startups often operate with limited resources, so it’s essential to be smart about your hiring decisions. You need team members who can wear multiple…
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Is a Fintech Startup the right thing for you? What to Expect and Main Considerations…
Over the past years, Bahrain has established itself as “the” fintech hub at the center of the Middle East’s fintech revolution. Whether through its innovative regulations, robust infrastructure or advancements in education, the country is setting the stage for startups to prosper. Thanks to its strategic location, forward-thinking government policies, and ambitious initiatives like Bahrain…
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Coders have the right capabilities to become successful startup founders
As the tech industry continues to boom, we should see more coders transitioning from building products to leading the charge as startup founders. However, in Bahrain, we see this move happening less, perhaps because some coders believe their strengths lie solely in technical skills rather than entrepreneurial skills. This mindset, however, shouldn’t hold them back.…
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Finding Your Spark: Why Tech Savviness Makes You Shine
Chasing your passion isn’t just a career choice; it’s a quest for joy and alignment with your true self. This resonates especially true for entrepreneurs and students, those brave souls who dare to forge their own paths. Remember Steve Jobs’ famous adage? “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”…
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UX/UI Design: Your Edge, Your Future (Learn How)
The blog below was written by Hadi Aradi, a recent graduate of General Assembly’s UX course. My journey in UI/UX design began with the Interaction Design Foundation (IXDF), where I established the foundation for my skills. However, my learning didn’t stop there. I immersed myself in bootcamps, courses, articles, blogs, and connected with professionals who…
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Why Tech-Savvy Founders Lead More Effectively
As a startup founder or co-founder, making time for continuous learning should be part of your routine. With the evolving and changing tech landscape, learning tech skills has become a necessity, not a luxury. Mastering skills like user experience (UX) design, coding, data analytics and many more will greatly enhance your ability to lead your…
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Invested Interests: The Power of the Ikea Effect on Perception and Value
Have you ever considered which of your possessions you love and value the most? If you haven’t, take a moment and give it a try. You might initially think about items that are the most expensive or beautiful or those gifted by loved ones. But if you really think about it, you’ll realize that the…