For Egypt’s newest generation of young entrepreneurs, like Hemdan, trying to find innovative solutions to the country’s problems is one way to move forward amidst the political turmoil. While regimes have risen and fallen in the last three years, and recent events have destabilised Egypt once again, there is cautious optimism.
“We cannot depend on the government for jobs,” says Hemdan. Many in his position have simply decided, instead, to create their own jobs, inspired by the shortfalls in their society. “There’s a huge opportunity, because Egypt has so many problems,” he says.