Hashem Zahran
Hashem Zahran is one of the top Entertainment influencer in Saudi Arabia with 7671 audience and 0.29% engagement rate on Instagram. Check out the full profile and start to collaborate.
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Proud to have been part of the anb Innovate VC Mixer, where fintech founders, investors, and innovators came together to shape what’s next for financial services in MENA. Big thanks to @anb_bank & @plugandplaytc for creating the space for real conversations and collaboration around the future of fintech in Saudi Arabia. #Fintech #SaudiArabia #Innovation #Snbla #anbInnovate
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From my family, to yours… Wishing you peace, love, and blessings… Eid Mubarak from us to you… #eid #eidmubarak #riyadh
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ختم الله صيامكم بالقبول… واسكنكم الجنه مع الرسول وجعل عيدكم فرحه وبهجه وسعاده لا تزول… أسال الله جل علاه ان يتقبل منا ومنكم الصيام والقيام وصالح الاعمال وكتبنا وإياكم من الفائزين بشهر رمضان ومن عتقائه من النار وأن يعيد علينا رمضان أعوامآ عديده وعلى الامه الاسلامية بالخير واليمن والبركات ❤ كل عام وأنتم وأحبائكم بخير وصحة وسعادة ❤
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Not all money is good money. Raising capital is exciting—until you realize not every investor is the right investor. Most founders focus on getting the check. But the real question is: Will this investor actually help you build the business you want? Because saying yes to the wrong investor can cost you: - Control over your vision - Pressure to grow at an unsustainable pace - A toxic board dynamic that slows you down - Sometimes, the best decision is to walk away. 3 Signs You Should Say No to an Investor ???? 1. They Don’t Align with Your Vision If an investor is pushing for short-term gains when you’re playing the long game, that’s a red flag. Money should fuel your vision, not force you to change it. ???? 2. They Offer More Control Than Value Smart capital = money + strategic support. If an investor wants too much equity, decision-making power, or board seats without adding real value, it’s a bad deal. (Your startup isn’t just looking for cash—it’s looking for the right partners.) ???? 3. You Get a Bad Gut Feeling If something feels off in the first few conversations, trust that instinct. Investors are long-term business partners. If you wouldn’t want to build with them for five years or more, don’t take their money. The Bottom Line Funding is important. But the right investor is more than a paycheck—they’re a partner in your success. Raise smart. Scale right. Build on your terms. Your Turn: Have you ever turned down an investor? What happened next?
Eid Mubarak from my family to yours ???????????????? عيد فطر مبارك ???????? #eidalfitr #eidmubarak #família #familytime #blessed #thankful #ksa #goodtimes
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???? Fundraising Isn’t About Capital—It’s About Conviction I still remember my first investor pitch. I had spent hours perfecting my financial models, my market projections, my competitive analysis. I thought I had everything an investor would want to see. But the moment I stepped out of that meeting, reality hit me hard. Investors weren’t just looking at my numbers—they were looking at me. They wanted to know: - Do I deeply believe in this? - Can I execute, even when things don’t go as planned? - Am I resilient enough to push through rejection and uncertainty? That’s when I learned one of the most valuable lessons about fundraising: ???? Investors don’t invest in spreadsheets. ✅ They invest in founders. What Really Matters in Fundraising: ???? Storytelling over numbers – Investors need to believe in your vision before they believe in your model. ???? Market timing is everything – Even great ideas fail if they’re too early or too late. ???? Resilience is your edge – A “no” doesn’t mean your idea is bad—it means you need better alignment. What I Wish I Knew Earlier: ???? Your first ‘no’ won’t be your last. Embrace it—it’s part of the process. ???? Your pitch deck matters less than your presence in the room. Investors invest in people. ???? The right investors bring more than money. They bring networks, insights, and strategic leverage. Fundraising is about relationships, trust, and alignment. If you focus only on getting money, you might end up with the wrong partners. ???? What’s the hardest lesson you’ve learned about fundraising? Let’s share and learn from each other. #Fundraising #Startups #InvestorInsights
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???? The Hidden Cost of Scaling Too Fast Growth is exciting. It’s what every founder chases. But here’s the hard truth: scaling too fast can kill your startup faster than not scaling at all. I’ve seen businesses rush into hiring, expansion, and funding rounds—only to find themselves trapped in unsustainable growth. The warning signs? Expanding before product-market fit is solid. Hiring too fast and building a team before building systems. Raising money at unsustainable valuations, only to struggle in the next round. ???? What I’ve learned about growth: ✅ Sustainable growth > Rapid growth. If you’re fixing internal chaos while growing, you’re already behind. ✅ Build efficiency before scale. More customers won’t fix a broken system. ✅ Don’t raise money just because you can. Every dollar comes with expectations—make sure you can deliver. Growth is great, but premature scaling is one of the biggest reasons startups fail. ???? Have you ever faced the challenge of growing too fast? How did you handle it? #StartupGrowth #ScalingSmart #Entrepreneurship
