فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Moroccan entrepreneurial and economic circles were shocked by the news of the death of Marwa Cheikh Youssef, the founding president of Hack&Pitch organization, on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The deceased left a clear imprint in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation in the kingdom.
Marwa Cheikh Youssef was known for her rich professional career that spanned more than 17 years, combining her expertise as an architect and urban planner with her leadership in business. She founded Hack&Pitch in 2016, which quickly became a leading platform for supporting young entrepreneurs and startups in Morocco.
Many entrepreneurs and investors expressed their deep sorrow for the loss of an inspiring figure who was always at the forefront of efforts to develop the entrepreneurial environment in Morocco. Her colleagues praised her active role in encouraging innovation and creating opportunities for Moroccan youth in the field of technology and business.
It is worth noting that Marwa Cheikh Youssef had held the position of president of Hack&Pitch since January 2020, after serving as vice president for four years. She also worked as a professor of architecture in Rabat, which allowed her to transfer her expertise to younger generations.
Many followers of her professional career affirmed that the departure of Marwa Cheikh Youssef represents a great loss to the entrepreneurial scene in Morocco, pointing out that her legacy will continue through the initiatives and projects she launched and the people she inspired during her rich professional life.
