Events

“The hand of God is with the community.”

- Jāmiʿ al-Tirmidhī

Two people sitting at a table with laptops in a meeting room, a banner for "5 Pillars Institute for Entrepreneurship" and a screen displaying a QR code with the same logo in the background. A person is sitting with their back to the camera, listening.

To build the entrepreneurial mindset in our community, we plan to host fireside chats and workshops all over the country.  We will love you to join us and also help us organize one in your community.

Subscribe
Two men sitting at a table, one with a laptop, during a presentation. A screen displaying a QR code with '5PIE' is behind them. A poster to the left reads '5 Pillars Institute for Entrepreneurship'. Audience members are partially visible.

Fireside Chat at CSULB

  • 5PIE hosted this fireside chat at The University Student Union (USU) at California State University, Long Beach. Fireside chats are informal yet focused conversation, often featuring a prominent speaker or expert. We normally host them in a mosque or a community center are usually intended to facilitate open dialogue and deeper understanding of entrepreneurship. The informal nature of the conversation encourages participants to ask questions, share personal experiences, and engage in a genuine exchange of ideas.


    Date: February, 13, 2025


    Speakers
    Riaz Surti: Founder of Hearthy Foods and City Council Candidate (Cerritos).

    Moderator
    Mohammad Alamour

    Location: The University Student Union (USU) at California State University, Long Beach at 1212 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815.

Three men sitting in chairs having a conversation with microphones in front of them. They are on a patterned carpeted floor. Two banners on either side read "5 PILLARS Institute For Entrepreneurship" with information about supporting entrepreneurs.

Fireside Chat at MCA in Ann Arbor

  • 5PIE hosted this fireside chat at The Muslim Community Association, Ann Arbor, MI. Fireside chats are informal yet focused conversation, often featuring a prominent speaker or expert. We normally host them in a mosque or a community center are usually intended to facilitate open dialogue and deeper understanding of entrepreneurship. The informal nature of the conversation encourages participants to ask questions, share personal experiences, and engage in a genuine exchange of ideas.
    Date: December 16th, 2022


    Speakers
    Imran Lateef

    Broker/Founder at IKL Real Estate

    Mateen Jaffer

    Founder of Jefferson

    Moderator
    Shadan Malik

    Location: Muslim Community Association 2301 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105

A panel discussion with five participants seated in front of a green floral wall with a "The Social Loft" sign. A man is moderating, and a "5PIE" banner is visible. Audience members are seated, listening attentively.

Fireside chat at Social Loft Hamtramck

  • Fireside chat at Social Loft Hamtramck

    5PIE hosted this fireside chat at The Social Loft, Hamtramck MI. Fireside chats are informal yet focused conversation, often featuring a prominent speaker or expert. We normally host them in a mosque or a community center are usually intended to facilitate open dialogue and deeper understanding of entrepreneurship. The informal nature of the conversation encourages participants to ask questions, share personal experiences, and engage in a genuine exchange of ideas.

    Date: December 2nd, 2022
    Speakers:
    Khalipha Kane

    Founder of Khalipha’s Mobile Kitchen

    The Mahdi Sisters
    Founders of The Social Loft

    Moderator
    Quaid Saifee

    Location: The Social Loft 3002 Carpenter Ave Hamtramck, MI 48212

Community gathering with two speakers and audience, including a banner for 5Pillars Institute and IAGD logo.

Fireside Chat at IAGD

  • 5PIE hosted this fireside chat at Islamic Association of Greater Detroit, Rochester Hills, MI. Fireside chats are informal yet focused conversation, often featuring a prominent speaker or expert. We normally host them in a mosque or a community center are usually intended to facilitate open dialogue and deeper understanding of entrepreneurship. The informal nature of the conversation encourages participants to ask questions, share personal experiences, and engage in a genuine exchange of ideas.

    Date: October 21st, 2022
    Speakers
    Mahmoud “Moody” Mattan
    Founder of BrandXR and PowisVR

    Hamzah Nasser
    Founder of Haraz Coffee House

    Moderator
    Quaid Saifee

    Location: Islamic Association of Greater Detroit 879 W. Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307

A group of people sitting in a conference room with tables and chairs, while one person takes a selfie in the foreground.

Fireside Chat at MAC

  • 5PIE hosted this fireside chat at MAC, close to MCWS in Canton, MI. Fireside chats are informal yet focused conversation, often featuring a prominent speaker or expert. We normally host them in a mosque or a community center are usually intended to facilitate open dialogue and deeper understanding of entrepreneurship. The informal nature of the conversation encourages participants to ask questions, share personal experiences, and engage in a genuine exchange of ideas.

    Date: July 13th, 2022

    Speakers
    Haaris Ahmed, Co-Founder of Patronicity

    Faris Alami, Founder of ISM and Chair of Global Detroit

    Moderator
    Fathi Abdelsalam 

    Location: Medina Activity Center (MAC) 1905 S Haggerty Rd, Canton, MI

A group of people seated around a conference room table with a large screen on the wall and two "5Pillars" banners in the background.

Fireside Chat at Albanian Islamic Center of Michigan

  • 5PIE hosted this fireside chat at the Albanian Islamic Center of Michigan . Fireside chats are informal yet focused conversation, often featuring a prominent speaker or expert. We normally host them in a mosque or a community center are usually intended to facilitate open dialogue and deeper understanding of entrepreneurship. The informal nature of the conversation encourages participants to ask questions, share personal experiences, and engage in a genuine exchange of ideas.

    Date: October 28th, 2022
    Speakers:

    Mohamed Sohoubah, RPh
    Founder of MySwimPro and Biomed Specialty Pharmacy
    Fares Ksebati
    Founder of MySwimPro

    Moderator
    Fathi Abdelsalam

    Location: Albanian Islamic Center of Michigan 19775 Harper Harper Woods, MI 48225

Want to host an event in your
community?

We will love to help!