#RiseUp18 has come to end, but our hunger for more information has not. To celebrate this year, we’ve decided to compile a list of quotes that will surely inspire you from this year’s mammoth event.
Emelie K. Ekbald, Co-Founder & Partner at MAD
“We don’t want to only solve the problems of today, but to frog-leap forward into the future. We come from a history of trial and error. It’s the fire and then the fire extinguisher. We are the first generation with the actual ability to end poverty, and the last that can take steps to avoid climate change.”
Sam Gichuru, Founder & CEO at Nailab
“Sometimes there are startups that might not be getting off the ground in Egypt, but get incredible responses in Nairobi. So never be scared to push your way out of Cairo.”
Mazen Yassin (aka Just A GoProer), Content Creator
“I can either sell you a GoPro by telling you the specs or I can sell you a GoPro by telling you story.”
Kareem Gamroor, CEO & Co-Founder of Peace Cake
“I firmly believe that you can’t control virality, but you can do your homework to make your content engaging, accessible and shareable.”
Elissa Freiha, Founder of Womena
“Entrepreneurs here are the most resilient in the world. Learning to code and developing your business, while there’s a revolution going on outside. We’ve been through things that people in Silicon Valley wouldn’t understand.”
Shady Abdalla, Founder of Greenish
“Climate change is happening now and it’s urgent. Recycling is temporary, and it does contribute to air pollution. Up-cycling is better because you extend the life of the product.”
Lamees El Hadidi, TV Presenter
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“All the youth need is the freedom to work. They’re strong and capable an innovative, and all they need is the space to be themselves.”
Maria Munoz, Co-Founder of Maison Pyramide
“Success is never a straight line, the bumps are taking you closer to what you want to be.”
Ranya Oweida, Editor-in-Chief of El Fasla
“It’s less about the story itself and more about how you actually tell the story.”
