Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Agro-Food
Summary
- Timing: 4:00 - 6:00
- Room: FCC504
- Max Capacity: 40
- Workshop Code: 317
About the Workshop
Fidele El Achkar is an experienced entrepreneur, innovator, and mentor in the agri-food sector, with over 12 years of expertise in food technology, quality assurance, and project management.
She is the founder of FoodSight, the first one-stop-shop platform for the food industry in MENA.
Her entrepreneurial journey, which began with her passion for food safety and technology, has earned her numerous accolades, including the Best Women-Led FoodTech Business in the Middle East in 2021 and Lebanese Agripreneur of the Year in 2020-2021.
Fidele has mentored and coached startups across the region, supporting entrepreneurs in bringing their ideas to life through innovation and collaboration.
She is a member of various professional associations and humanitarian organizations, reflecting her commitment to empowering others and driving positive change in the industry.
Objectives and Learning Outcomes
- Learn from Fidele’s journey of turning her innovative idea into a sustainable agri-food business.
- Understand how to build a strong value proposition that resonates with stakeholders, drawing from Fidele’s experiences of engaging with industry experts and service providers.
- Identify practical, innovative business models tailored to the agri-food industry, inspired by the structure and growth of FoodSight.
- Gain insights into overcoming industry-specific challenges, informed by Fidele’s experiences in regional startup competitions and scaling her business.
- Discover tools and strategies for measuring the success of ventures, based on Fidele’s journey of leveraging both financial and non-financial metrics to maintain growth and impact.
Tentative Agenda
- 15 minutes: Introduction and Welcome
- 60 minutes: Best Practices for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Agri-Food
- 25 minutes: Q&A Session
