Forward·Inc: Shadi Alhakimi's road from refugee to CEO of Taaly

Forward·Inc, the incubator for entrepreneurial newcomers, published an alumni story about Taaly founder Shadi Alhakimi: from his flight from Yemen to the growth of Taaly.

A Forward·Inc alumnus

Shadi went through the Forward·Inc programme in Taaly's early days. The story describes how he developed his idea for a language app, found the first users and took the step towards a real company with a team and partners.

Why programmes like this matter

Newcomers with a good idea often get stuck on network and funding. Programmes like Forward·Inc and IGNITE gave Taaly exactly that: guidance, a network and credibility with partners and funders.

Taaly today

Taaly has since grown into the digital integration assistant for newcomers: language, participation and work in one app, with more than 30,000 learners, 4,200 taalcoaches and partnerships with 18 municipalities.

Read the full article

Shadi Alhakimi's Road to Success. Forward·Inc (3 July 2024).

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