Rally Startup Festival ’26 is set to welcome a diverse lineup of experts to the Founder Factory, one of the festival’s key districts designed to equip founders and aspiring entrepreneurs with the practical and personal skills needed to navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.
Taking place on 30 September 2026 at AlBurouj Cultural Hub, New Heliopolis, the Founder Stage will feature sessions covering mental resilience, energy management, leadership communication, and balancing multiple career paths.
Among the featured speakers is Aya Hamza, HR Business Consultant, PCC Certified Coach, and Professional Trainer with more than 12 years of experience in HR, coaching, and organizational development. Holding a Doctorate in the Psychology of Human Resources, Hamza will lead the session “How to Stay Mentally Strong Through the Founder Journey,” exploring how founders can build resilience, maintain well-being, and sustain their performance through the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Mohamed Al Sheikh, Founder of Enervive Community, host of Bash Coach Podcast, Certified Professional Coach, and ranked #6 Personal Motivation Creator in Egypt, will present “How to Manage Your Energy, Not Just Your Time.” His session will focus on helping entrepreneurs understand the role of human energy in performance, manage pressure, protect their decision-making capacity, and develop healthier approaches to sustainable productivity.
The Founder Stage will also welcome Khaled Helmy, a senior Supply Chain and S&OP leader, entrepreneur, singer, and vocal coach. Drawing on more than 10 years of experience with leading FMCG organizations including P&G, Mondelēz, and Almarai/Beyti, alongside his experience as a former participant on The Voice Arabia, Helmy will lead “Balancing Dual Career,” sharing insights into navigating professional ambitions across different career paths.
Completing the lineup is Moataz Mousa, L&D Consultant and former Head of L&D at Salah About ElMagd Training Company. A Certified Professional Trainer with more than 12 years of corporate training experience, Mousa will deliver “How to Communicate Like a Leader,” focusing on how founders and emerging leaders can communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and influence.
Through these sessions, Founder Factory brings together expertise from business, psychology, coaching, leadership, and creative industries to address the human side of building and leading a startup.
Founder Factory is where founders step forward, strengthen their presence, and prepare to make their next move.
Rally Startup Festival ’26
30 September 2026
AlBurouj Cultural Hub, New Heliopolis
