The Challenges Faced Along the Way
Abd el Rahman stated that he never found himself within the academic realm, which is why he immersed himself directly in the field rather than enroll in college. “From a young age, I’ve always felt drawn to all those quirky things that had to do with computer and data,” the Jordanian entrepreneur said. While Abd el Rahman didn’t pursue a degree in the field of computer science nor programming, or any degree for that matter, he attended courses at Sayegh Center at the age of sixteen and worked to build up his startup Tishfeer, and later offer his promising product—ThirdEye.
However, several investors were weary of his choice, which made it difficult to market his solution. “Many people assume that a degree is cardinal for success and they frown upon all those who don’t possess one,” Abd el Rahman stated. “So, the challenge became proving the efficiency of my solutions depend less on my academic standing and more on my professional experience and skills.”
