Tarek Chelaifa

I’m interested in mentoring to support founders navigating early-stage sales strategy, partnerships, and business modeling — areas where I’ve built deep experience across the Middle East and Africa. I’ve worked with startups and funds on go-to-market, revenue planning, and building strategic partnerships with corporates and government actors. My background includes supporting programs with GSMA, Digital Africa, and Flat6Labs and serving as a venture partner for venture capital funds. I enjoy helping founders sharpen their pitch, build investor-ready financials, and design scalable sales strategies for growth in emerging markets.

I believe mentorship is one of the most powerful tools to accelerate startup success, especially in emerging markets where access to capital, networks, and experienced guidance is still limited. I’m motivated to mentor because I’ve seen how founders can unlock growth when they get practical, honest support on sales, partnerships, and business strategy. Having worked across Africa and the Middle East with funds, accelerators, and corporations, I want to give back by sharing what I’ve learned. Mentorship involves creating opportunities, posing pertinent questions, and assisting founders in maintaining focus on what truly makes a significant impact.