On 13 December 2025, Mohammed Yousuff , Founder of LystenAI, Dubai, delivered an engaging online talk for students and faculty on the startup ecosystem and its challenges. He highlighted key hurdles such as idea validation, funding, team building, product development, and market competition, while emphasizing the transformative role of AI in startups.
Sharing his personal journey, Mohammed Yousuff inspired participants with lessons on resilience, learning from failures, and leveraging innovation for impact.
The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, where students gained actionable insights into entrepreneurship.
“Innovation begins with curiosity and persistence,” he said, reinforcing the importance of continuous learning and creativity.
