Issam

Haddad

Hi, I’m Iss — founder, software engineer and entrepreneur

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I enjoy chatting with founders about all things startups, whether it’s product, business, tech, or team related. If you're building something, I’m always up for a conversation.

I love helping early stage startups turn ideas into real products. Whether it’s tech, product, or strategy, I genuinely enjoy the conversations and problem-solving that come with building. I don’t claim to be an expert; I’ve simply encountered many of the situations you’re navigating or will eventually face.

I studied Computer Engineering at Boston University and have since co-founded two startups: Portalys, a peer-to-peer ticketing platform with over $1M in processed sales, and Artsights, a data platform for the Middle East art market.

Alongside my own ventures, I’ve contracted on multiple startup products, helping teams with everything from MVP architecture to growth strategy. My experience spans tech, design, marketing, and ops. I’m always happy to jam with founders figuring things out.

I’m not here to sell you anything! I just enjoy helping out how I can ;)

Tech & Product

Tech stack decisions

Define MVP requirements

Roadmap & prioritization

Tech & Product

Tech stack decisions

Define MVP requirements

Roadmap & prioritization

Tech & Product

Tech stack decisions

Define MVP requirements

Roadmap & prioritization

Team & Ops

Incorporation & Banking

First hires

Processes & tooling

Team & Ops

Incorporation & Banking

First hires

Processes & tooling

Team & Ops

Incorporation & Banking

First hires

Processes & tooling

Growth & Marketing

Go-to-market strategy

Partnerships & distribution

SEO / SEM / Ads

Growth & Marketing

Go-to-market strategy

Partnerships & distribution

SEO / SEM / Ads

Growth & Marketing

Go-to-market strategy

Partnerships & distribution

SEO / SEM / Ads

Finance & Decks

Budgeting & monetization

Pitch narrative & deck reviews

Early fundraising prep

Finance & Decks

Budgeting & monetization

Pitch narrative & deck reviews

Early fundraising prep

Finance & Decks

Budgeting & monetization

Pitch narrative & deck reviews

Early fundraising prep

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