Sleep-deprived, failing fast, and pivoting smartly: Day 1 on StartupBus Europe

Our very own French Editor Aline has joined StartupBus Europe to report back on her experience as part of the hackathon roadtrip with startups. Find out how the "buspreneurs'" first day on the tour went, and what topics were discussed!

Upcoming Events

• 01 Nov - Hivos Creativity Competition on Zoomaal
• 02 Nov - How to Attract Venture Capital Interest seminar in Dubai
• 04 Nov - 10th Annual Conference on Innovation Based Regional Development in Riyadh
• 05 Nov - DIC Excellence Series: Gamifying the Planet
• 06 Nov - Webit Congress 2013 in Istanbul
• 07 Nov - MENA+SocialGood Summit in Washington, DC
• 07 Nov - DGTL#U Beirut 2013
• 07 Nov - Harvard Arab Weekend & Startup Pitch contest 2013

Be sure to check wamda.com/events, or follow @WamdaME on Twitter to stay up to date on the region's top upcoming events! 

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