# The New Startup Playbook: Growth, Capital, and Survival in 2026

- Event: Techne Summit Cairo 2026
- When: Sunday, 27 September 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Cairo time, GMT+3)
- Where: Ghurnata - Terrace Stage, Ghurnata, Cairo
- Track: Capital & Growth
- Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/the-new-startup-playbook-growth-capital-and-survival-in-2026
- Calendar: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/the-new-startup-playbook-growth-capital-and-survival-in-2026.ics

The startup landscape is evolving rapidly, with shifting funding dynamics and new growth strategies emerging. This session explores how startups are adapting to current market conditions and what founders should focus on moving forward.

## Speakers

- [Sherif Hassan](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/sherif-hassan.md), Marketing Director, Flat6labs (Moderator)
- [Hisham Akram](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/hisham-akram.md), Founder & CEO, GRANITE Financial Holding
- [Bako Ambianda](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/bako-ambianda.md), CEO, Backbone Capital Ventures
- [Ayman Ismail](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/ayman-ismail.md), Associate Provost for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, The American University in Cairo