Trading the Negotiation Table for a Coffee Table: Reconnecting at Innovation Cafe
Summary: Ihab El Mortada discusses the rejuvenation of Qatar's business ecosystem, focusing on an upcoming community event called Coffee & Community at the Innovation Cafe in Lusail. This gathering emphasizes informal networking over structured agendas, offering a space for authentic relationship-building. The author invites attendees to connect and share their current projects, highlighting the importance of community engagement in business strategies.
Qatar’s business ecosystem is shifting back into high gear for Q4. Before diving entirely into finalizing commercial agreements and strategic outreach proposals, I am stepping back to reconnect with the local community at Saturday's Coffee & Community event.
What stands out about this Startup Grind Doha format is the absence of pitches, panels, or forced agendas. Whether you are structuring corporate partnerships, scaling a venture, or exploring new B2B strategies, these unstructured environments are often where the most authentic business relationships are forged.
I will be at Innovation Cafe in Lusail this Saturday, September 5, at 10:00 AM. If you are attending, drop a comment below or connect with me there. I would love to hear: What projects are you prioritizing this season?
Share your thoughts and experiences as we prepare to meet and collaborate at this community-focused gathering.
Best
--
Ihab El Mortada
V.P. of Ecosystem Strategy and Partnerships @ fookis Labs
Co-Founder @ Three Neon Dotsa
Ecosystem Architect, Digital-Media and AI Business Development Strategist
BBA – MIS / MBA – PMP
Diploma in Gov AI Management - Oxford
McKenzie Certified - Forward Program C-level
Diploma in Digital Marketing, OU - UK
Google and Facebook certified
ESCWA, United Nations certified
PMI Certified
.png?_a=BAVMn6E80){kind=small}