Founders Future

From Zero to Investable: Yousra Gaballah on Founder-Led Execution

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Yousra Gaballah, co-founder of Sprintly Partners, a growth-focused studio helping early-stage founders transform their ideas into investable, scalable businesses. Yousra shares how Sprintly bridges the gap between venture capital and hands-on operational support, guiding founders through the earliest, most fragile stages of company building. With a deep belief in execution over hype, she outlines how Sprintly works side-by-side with founders to validate, build, and grow startups that can stand the test of time.

Yousra opens up about her own journey into entrepreneurship, her experiences in investing and operations across Africa and the U.S., and the critical role of first principles thinking in solving big problems. She discusses how Sprintly tailors its approach for each founder, prioritizing traction, clarity, and momentum, while also challenging the traditional accelerator model. Whether you're an early-stage founder, investor, or someone curious about the realities of startup growth, this episode offers a grounded and practical look at what it truly takes to build from zero to one.