_Overcoming Disability: The Entrepreneurial Resilience of a Visually-Impaired Founder in Egypt_

This case study explores the entrepreneurial journey of a visually impaired individual in Egypt, investigating how their psychological strengths and coping mechanisms have contributed to their business success. Drawing on in-depth interviews, the research delves into the unique problem-solving approaches and decision-making processes shaped by the entrepreneur's visual disability._x000D_ The study provides a comprehensive character evaluation and personality profile of the subject, revealing a highly strategic, design-oriented thinker with exceptional cognitive abilities, emotional stability, and innate entrepreneurial aptitudes. The findings indicate that the entrepreneur's positive psychological traits, such as resilience, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented mindset, have been instrumental in mitigating the challenges posed by their visual impairment and enabling their entrepreneurial achievements._x000D_ By unpacking the experiences of this visually impaired entrepreneur, the research aims to draw insights that can inform the creation of a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Egypt. The study explores how the country's cultural values of acceptance and integration can be leveraged to better support and empower aspiring disabled entrepreneurs. Additionally, the research investigates how the psychological strengths demonstrated by the entrepreneur can offer novel insights into the field of industrial and organizational psychology, particularly regarding the assessment of human potential and the design of inclusive work environments._x000D_ Through this case study, the research challenges prevailing assumptions about the perceived limitations of disability in entrepreneurship, and seeks to empower other aspiring disabled entrepreneurs to pursue their ambitions. By highlighting the pathways to success, the study ultimately contributes to a more equitable and empowering entrepreneurial landscape in Egypt.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-05-14
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20174858
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Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
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_Overcoming Disability: The Entrepreneurial Resilience of a Visually-Impaired Founder in Egypt_

Hamed A. Ead
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
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_Overcoming Disability: The Entrepreneurial Resilience of a Visually-Impaired Founder in Egypt_

Hamed A. Ead
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Abstract

This case study explores the entrepreneurial journey of a visually impaired individual in Egypt, investigating how their psychological strengths and coping mechanisms have contributed to their business success. Drawing on in-depth interviews, the research delves into the unique problem-solving approaches and decision-making processes shaped by the entrepreneur's visual disability._x000D_ The study provides a comprehensive character evaluation and personality profile of the subject, revealing a highly strategic, design-oriented thinker with exceptional cognitive abilities, emotional stability, and innate entrepreneurial aptitudes. The findings indicate that the entrepreneur's positive psychological traits, such as resilience, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented mindset, have been instrumental in mitigating the challenges posed by their visual impairment and enabling their entrepreneurial achievements._x000D_ By unpacking the experiences of this visually impaired entrepreneur, the research aims to draw insights that can inform the creation of a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Egypt. The study explores how the country's cultural values of acceptance and integration can be leveraged to better support and empower aspiring disabled entrepreneurs. Additionally, the research investigates how the psychological strengths demonstrated by the entrepreneur can offer novel insights into the field of industrial and organizational psychology, particularly regarding the assessment of human potential and the design of inclusive work environments._x000D_ Through this case study, the research challenges prevailing assumptions about the perceived limitations of disability in entrepreneurship, and seeks to empower other aspiring disabled entrepreneurs to pursue their ambitions. By highlighting the pathways to success, the study ultimately contributes to a more equitable and empowering entrepreneurial landscape in Egypt.

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