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A few months ago, I won first place 🥇 in 50:50 Startups' Ideation Program. It was truly a moment of pride, but it left me wondering, what's next? The answer came in the form of 50:50 Startups and SocialTech Lab's startup bootcamp in Cyprus. It was two weeks filled with learning, collaboration, and unforgettable moments. 🚀 The People: The best part was the people. I can’t stress this enough. From the fellow participants turned lifelong friends to the incredible lecturers who generously shared their expertise, I felt like I was part of something bigger. I learned as much from hallway conversations and shared meals as I did from the sessions themselves. 🎯 Lessons I’ll Carry Forward: One of my favorite workshops and the one that really stood out to me the most was the branding session with Martin Zarian. I’ve always struggled with feeling authentic in branding and marketing, but his words completely reframed my perspective: “When your business makes money, you can use it to support the causes you care about.” That simple truth has stuck with me, and it’s reshaped how I think about impact. 📌 Finding Excitement in Competition: One of the most valuable shifts in my mindset has been learning to view competition as a source of motivation. Seeing others work on similar ideas or develop skills in the same space is validating—it’s proof that the area you’re focused on matters, and that there’s demand for these ideas and expertise. Rather than shying away from competition, I’ve started to feel energized by the challenge and inspired by the knowledge that others are thinking and innovating in the same direction. 🔎 Taking the Lessons Forward: This bootcamp wasn’t just about startups—it was about expanding perspectives and sharpening skills. All the insights I’ve gained have left a lasting impression and I’m excited to apply them wherever my journey takes me next! A huge thank you to the 50:50 Startups team(Shai Friedman & Marwan Meqbil) and the SocialTech Lab(Steven W. Stavrou & Burak Berk Doluay & Annita Tsolaki & Berfu Ilgililer) for creating this incredible experience. And to my fellow participants—you made this journey unforgettable!