Hadeel Balasmeh

General Info

What will be your most valuable contribution to your TechWomen mentorship?

I bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial drive, architectural insight, and game-based learning innovation. As founder of Manzel Technologies, I've led the development of an AI-powered simulation platform that empowers students and professionals to explore architecture and urban design through immersive, hands-on experiences. I hope to contribute by sharing insights on edtech, women-led innovation in MENA, and the journey of scaling a tech product for global impact. My experience at the intersection of AI, education, and design offers a valuable perspective for collaborative learning and exchange.

The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship

1. Leading technical innovation in startups
2. Commercializing marketing building simulation games for global markets that would benefit universities
3. Building scalable AI-integrated tools related to architecture and game industry

Mentorship Characteristic

• Attend company-wide meetings and/or team meetings
• Focus on leadership skills building
• Focus on technical skills building
• Have exposure to specialized industry techniques
• Exposes me to new tools and platforms

Ideal Company Type

I seek a mentor from a mid-sized or growth-stage company focused on immersive technologies, simulation software, or AI tools for creative industries. A collaborative, innovation-driven culture with strong ties to real-world applications and user-centered design would be ideal. I'm particularly interested in a mentor with experience launching tech products in competitive markets or integrating AI into interactive platforms, especially within education, games, or architecture.

What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?

1. Visionary
2. Brave
3. Curious

What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?

This mentorship will help me strengthen both technical and business expertise to scale Manzel Technologies and Manzel, our AI-driven simulation game that educates users about architecture and urban planning. I aim to refine our product roadmap, improve leadership in tech teams, and enhance our marketing and monetization strategies. Learning from a U.S. expert will expose me to best practices in game publishing, data-driven design, AI tools in architecture, and building strategic global partnerships.

After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?

This mentorship will help me strengthen both my technical and business expertise to scale Manzel Technologies and our core product, Manzel, an AI-driven simulation platform used by universities to teach architecture and urban planning. The platform empowers students and professionals through hands-on learning with data-driven design tools. Mentorship from a U.S. based expert will help us refine our product roadmap, enhance leadership within tech teams, and align our strategy with global standards in education, game publishing, and AI-powered architectural design, positioning Manzel as a globally trusted educational tool for universities and learners.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

3

Primary Professional Focus

• Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
• Solutions architect
• Technical product manager

Education History