Daoud Ghannam
CEO and Founder at 4x Founder
العربية
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Daoud Ghannam is an entrepreneur, startup advisor, and ecosystem builder with over a decade of experience driving business growth and innovation. Founder of uMake and Ghamir, he has supported 50+ tech startups in securing investment and scaling internationally, and led over 300 entrepreneurship events with 40,000+ participants. Now based in Dubai, Daoud advises startups, accelerators, and organizations across the UAE and Arab region on market entry, business development, and scaling strategies.
Updated Full Bio (for detailed profiles):
Daoud Ghannam is a dynamic entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and strategic advisor with more than 10 years of experience supporting startups and fostering innovation across emerging markets. As the Founder and Managing Director of Ghamir, he empowers entrepreneurs and businesses to expand into the UAE market through tailored company formation, licensing, and strategic market entry services.
Previously, Daoud founded uMake, Palestine’s first community-centric coworking space, creating a launchpad for entrepreneurs and innovators. Through uMake, he spearheaded more than 300 events, engaging over 40,000 participants and contributing to the growth of the Palestinian startup ecosystem.
Daoud also leads the Palestinian chapter of the Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, where he has helped graduate 18 startup alumni and mentored founders toward global scalability. His entrepreneurial vision further extends to Goodesk, a platform connecting remote workers with flexible workspace solutions, and advisory roles with global organizations like Loyal VC.
In addition to founding and building organizations, Daoud has provided over 200+ hours of mentoring through platforms like The Mentoring Club, guiding more than 50 mentees in professional growth, leadership development, and strategic career moves.
His work has earned global recognition, including the Global Startup Leadership Award (2021). Combining his experience in IT, ecosystem building, and startup scaling, Daoud specializes in helping entrepreneurs access new markets, attract investment, and build resilient, community-driven ventures.
Based in Dubai, Daoud continues to open new doors for startups across the Arab region, creating value-driven growth opportunities and contributing to vibrant, sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Updated Full Bio (for detailed profiles):
Daoud Ghannam is a dynamic entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and strategic advisor with more than 10 years of experience supporting startups and fostering innovation across emerging markets. As the Founder and Managing Director of Ghamir, he empowers entrepreneurs and businesses to expand into the UAE market through tailored company formation, licensing, and strategic market entry services.
Previously, Daoud founded uMake, Palestine’s first community-centric coworking space, creating a launchpad for entrepreneurs and innovators. Through uMake, he spearheaded more than 300 events, engaging over 40,000 participants and contributing to the growth of the Palestinian startup ecosystem.
Daoud also leads the Palestinian chapter of the Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, where he has helped graduate 18 startup alumni and mentored founders toward global scalability. His entrepreneurial vision further extends to Goodesk, a platform connecting remote workers with flexible workspace solutions, and advisory roles with global organizations like Loyal VC.
In addition to founding and building organizations, Daoud has provided over 200+ hours of mentoring through platforms like The Mentoring Club, guiding more than 50 mentees in professional growth, leadership development, and strategic career moves.
His work has earned global recognition, including the Global Startup Leadership Award (2021). Combining his experience in IT, ecosystem building, and startup scaling, Daoud specializes in helping entrepreneurs access new markets, attract investment, and build resilient, community-driven ventures.
Based in Dubai, Daoud continues to open new doors for startups across the Arab region, creating value-driven growth opportunities and contributing to vibrant, sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems.
My Mentoring Topics
Customer Development,
Market Research,
Business Planning and Development,
Team
Market Research,
Business Planning and Development,
Team