Ali Baydoun
Founder | Mentor | Creative
Asia/Beirut (UTC+3)
English, Arabic, French
Ali Baydoun
Founder | Mentor | Creative
Asia/Beirut (UTC+3)
English, Arabic, French
About
Multidisciplinary entrepreneur and esports innovator. Built ARCADOUS from zero to $2.3M valuation, 50K+ users, and global partnerships. Mentored 40+ startups via UNICEF Programs, educational institutions, and NGOs. Expert in startup validation, fundraising, pitch strategy, and competitive analysis. Passionate about gaming, founder psychology, and building what matters.
Key Skills
Experience
Mentor | SmartESA
May 2025 - Present
Mentoring early stage startups
Mentor | Lebanese American University
Jan 2024 - Present
Mentoring early stage startups
Design Thinking workshop | INJAZ Lebanon (UNICEF's GIL Program)
Dec 2024 - Feb 2025
Conducted Design Thinking workshop
Founder | Arcadous
Oct 2019 - Feb 2025
Founded Arcadous, an online gaming platform that monetizes esports.
Expert & Mentor | INJAZ Lebanon | Catalyst project
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
Conducted mentorship and coaching for 10 startups, focusing on developing clear and impactful pitches. Guided teams in articulating project ideas, enhancing storytelling techniques, and structuring pitches for maximum impact.
Mentor | Entrepreneurs Accelerator | Saudi Ministry of Tourism
Nov 2023 - Jan 2024
Mentoring early stage startups
Creative Director | Med K&K
Jan 2017 - Oct 2019
Oversaw the creative direction for a portfolio of multinational & international brands
Schedule a Session
Consulting Call
30 min
Free
Tailored advice and actionable solutions for immediate career challenges.
Executive Coaching
60 min
$600 for 6 sessions
Focused, one-on-one coaching to strengthen executive skills and drive strategic growth.
Leadership Coaching
60 min
$900 for 10 sessions
Development of core leadership abilities for success in management and team roles.
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