Salam World
The first social network for Muslims
with a special focus on people, content, and technology.

2012
The project did not launch due to religious conflicts between the founders and investors.
Completed Tasks
(with links to non-confidential documents)
Competitor Analysis
Researched the popularity of payment systems in MENA countries and provided recommendations for platform integration.

Cultural Code Study
Investigated cultural and worldview characteristics of Muslim users to inform the service’s information policy.

User Research
Studied the popularity of social networks among Muslims to define a list of features and services as the project’s minimum viable set. Link
Monetization
Calculated the economics of four potential revenue streams.

Go-To-Market
Developed an advertising strategy for entering the Russian market.

PR & Awareness
Provided PR consulting for launching an online information campaign.

Publications
Announcement PR campaign ahead of the planned launch.

  • Youtube-video
    Informational clip on the project’s values. [Link]

    1
  • Halal Business & Services portal

    Article in English.
    2
  • BBC news
    Article in English.
    3
  • Silicon Angle
    Portal for entrepreneurs and investors specializing in tech startups. Article in English. English text
    4
  • Altai Region News Portal
    Text in Russian.
    5
  • Council of Muftis of Russia
    Article in English.
    6
Outcome
Fully formulated IT-product concept and launch plan.

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