why
UnleashNOW is a platform that supports entrepreneurs and startups in the MENA region in three critical areas:
Making life-changing
decisions
such as determining whether you’re the employee or entrepreneur type, quitting your job to start your own business, the need to reconstruct your reality, and more.
Bridging the know how gap
whether you’re navigating your way in the idea stage, starting to build on your initial product-market fit, or pushing the gas pedal in the growth stage.
Making sure startup is on the right track
asking the right questions to assess if your idea can become a viable business or if your existing startup, at any maturity stage, is on the right track.
how it works
UnleashNOW adopts a dynamic approach to channel knowledge, feedback, and insight to entrepreneurs and startups. It builds on the founder’s deep experience in this space to develop and deliver engaging and mind provoking know-how using three different tracks.
track 1
This track consists of videos that explain the basics of entrepreneurship and other relevant business aspects that can make the difference between the success and demise of your startup. The videos are in Arabic at this stage and adopt a logical and easy-to-understand approach spanning the idea, early and growth stages. New videos will be added regularly.
track 2
This track offers you the opportunity to join the growing unleashNOW community of entrepreneurs and startups. This space is designed to help you connect, learn, and grow to support your entrepreneurial journey. It will include group discussions, webinars, Q&A sessions, and the ability to connect with like-minded people who share common challenges, experiences, and much more.
track 3
This track takes it to the next level through one-on-one mentorship sessions with the unleashNOW platform founder to help entrepreneurs identify and address opportunities and challenges related to
their startups.
testimonials
"Nidal is surgical! He knows where to look, what to ask and more importantly, why to ask it. His approach is anchored in deep business acumen and understanding of the entrepreneurship process. In no time, you will be able to take the blinds off and better assess where your business stands, uncover issues, pitfalls, and of course, growth opportunities. I've seen him do that over and over again spanning idea stage and series B companies!"
Nasser Saleh, Executive Chairman
Madfooatcom
"Nidal is very effective at transferring the type of knowledge that can transform people at personal and professional levels. His approach, as described by the many entrepreneurs he mentored, is inquisitive, focused, and on-point. He helps them cut through the clutter and starts them on the right track to be their own best mentors. And for that, they will be eternally grateful. His signature coaching style is tough love at its best!"
Luma Fawaz, CEO
Oasis 500.
"When I first launched my startup, I was feeling lost and unsure of which path to take. When I met Nidal, he pointed me in the right direction, giving me valuable advice I hold dearly to this day. Each time we spoke, my path became clearer and clearer. He's so encouraging and open to helping others. I consider him a pillar in our entrepreneurial ecosystem. If you’re an entrepreneur in need of help, Nidal is definitely the one to speak to."
Luma Al Adnani, Founder
Adam Wa Mishmish
founder
Nidal Qanadilo
Nidal believes deeply in the limitless potential of entrepreneurs and has launched this free platform to help them bridge their knowledge gap at different stages of development across MENA.
Nidal has been a champion of the MENA region’s entrepreneurship sector, shaping ecosystems and helping thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs to build enduring companies. He created acclaimed acceleration programs and invested in many startups. Nidal is currently launching a MENA-focused early-stage tech VC fund.
Nidal supports exceptional early-growth tech companies through his signature coaching approach, wide-reaching network, and securing funding. He is also an expert in developing open-innovation systems for leading organizations with entrepreneurial orientation in the telecom, healthcare, Fintech, and public sectors.
With almost three decades of experience across key business aspects, Nidal held executive positions at private & public sector organizations. He is engaged with the World Bank on large-scale projects that aim at creating digitally-enabled economic opportunities (through a supply/demand lens), SME development, and advancing entrepreneurship ecosystems. Nidal advises leading local and global private sector and developmental organizations and sits on several boards.
Nidal is also an entrepreneur who established successful (and failed) businesses in Canada & MENA. He received his MBA from Lancaster University, UK.
