From Idea to Impact

Helping Startups, Investors & Ecosystem Builders
Go from Concept to Clarity

Hi, I’m Sophie Besitka 👋 — I work with the real changemakers:
startups, incubators, corporates, and governments
who want to turn bold ideas into reality, achieve traction,
secure funding, and create meaningful impact.

Entrepreneur & Growth Hacker
Founder, LeanSprintr and Taotter
Level-3 LEANSTACK-Certified Mentor
Incubation Programs Consultant, Qatar Development Bank
Startup Trainer & Coach, Qatar Business Incubation Center

young freelancer 👩‍💻
broke startup founder 💸
program designer 💻
 early-stage angel investor 💰

I’ve been on every side of the table —

and I know the journey is faster
(and far less painful)
when you have the right
people, tools, and mindset.

My work is shaped by Ash Maurya’s Continuous Innovation Framework.

Through Taotter’s Premier Partnership with LEANSTACK,
we help startups take the guesswork out of early-stage validation as they execute effectively with trained freelance talent via

In Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, or Online

1:1 Sessions, Training, and Mentorship

Early-stage founders
turn raw ideas into fundable business models

Investors
spot validated
opportunities early

Accelerators, corporates, & governments design high-impact innovation programs

With 10+ years in entrepreneurship,
my approach is hands-on, results-driven, and no-BS — bridging continuous innovation with sustainable execution.

Trainings and Bootcamps:

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Make it stand out.

  • Sophie has been a great coach in my startup journey showing the bigger picture and how to think bigger as I went along. I have gotten great insights from her in the Lean startup program and help into how to further better my startup and myself as a person. Really grateful to have had the chance to be mentored by Sophie in the LSP which has been a huge reason that has allowed me to advance and reach the finals.

    Fares Mahmoud
    Co-founder, Agricope

  • Sophie's passion for people and business makes her a great coach and mentor. ‍ Easy to talk to and understanding of challenges based on her own entrepreneurial journey makes her advice and guidance relevant and valuable. With a keen focus on agile approaches and marketing and sales, Sophie is someone every early-stage founder needs to keep focus on what's important and see the light when it gets dark.

    Sean Khalid
    Co-founder, ObiCoach

  • Sophie's passion for people and business makes her a great coach and mentor. ‍ Easy to talk to and understanding of challenges based on her own entrepreneurial journey makes her advice and guidance relevant and valuable. With a keen focus on agile approaches and marketing and sales, Sophie is someone every early-stage founder needs to keep focus on what's important and see the light when it gets dark.

    Noufal Rasheed
    Co-founder, Edgage

  • Sophie is more than just a lean startup coach; she's a genuine partner in building a successful business. I was struggling to navigate the complexities of launching my startup in Qatar, and Sophie, using the practical wisdom from Ash Maurya's "Running Lean," provided exactly the guidance I needed. She understood the challenges of entrepreneurship – the doubts, the setbacks, the moments of sheer exhilaration. She fostered a supportive environment where I felt comfortable asking questions, sharing my concerns, and celebrating even the smallest of victories. Thanks to Sophie's coaching, I'm confident in my startup's direction and feel equipped to handle whatever challenges lie ahead. She's not just a coach; she's an invaluable mentor who helped me build not just a business, but a strong foundation for future success.

    Shadi Azzam,
    Co-founder, SamurAI

  • Working with Sophie has been immensely valuable for me and my startup, Guide My World. As a founder, I face so many challenges that can feel overwhelming, but Sophie’s coaching gave me the clarity and direction I needed. She helped me focus on what truly matters, offering strategic advice and a fresh perspective that made a real difference. Sophie’s approach is not just practical, but also deeply supportive—she helped me build confidence in my decisions and navigate tough moments. I’m so grateful for her support and would recommend her to any entrepreneur looking to take their business to the next level.

    Alyona
    Co-founder, Guide My World

  • She is passionate about boosting ideas into profitable businesses. She knows what she talks about first hand and she has a deep knowledge about the whereabouts of successful startups. She can coach from the beginning of an idea to a running business.

    Dino Palazzi
    Co-founder, Axon

  • Dream it.

  • Build it.

  • Grow it.

  • Sell it.