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7 Inspiring Afghan Refugee Entrepreneurs Who Show The Innovative Face of Afghanistan
-Despite witnessing a staggering tragedy unfold in Kabul, Afghan refugee entrepreneurs are a source of inspiration to the world. We’ve compiled a list of seven Afghan refugee entrepreneurs who were courageous in the face of adversity and have built incredible businesses that changed their lives for the best.
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5 EdTech Startups Rocking the Middle East
-As we launch the EdTech Startup Competition together with SPARK, we take a look at 5 EdTech startups championing the educational challenges in the Middle East. From tutoring platforms to teacher-focused professional development hubs, here are 5 EdTech startups you need to know.
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Startups Without Borders and SPARK Launch the EdTech Startup Competition in the Middle East
-The EdTech Startup Competition is open to entrepreneurs in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq. Finalists will get the chance to pitch on the global stage at SPARK’s virtual IGNITE 2021 conference, as well as a curated mentorship program with top international experts.
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5 Startup Opportunities for Entrepreneurs to Make the Most of the Summer
-It’s summertime and the air is ripe with Startup opportunities – especially is you’re an entrepreneur in the MENA and Europe! From accelerator programs to conferences to boot camps, here are 5 startup opportunities to keep you on your toes, helping you and your startup make the most of the season.
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Not Just Refugees: Meet the Syrian Talent Revitalizing Tech Companies in the Netherlands
-It took Mostafa Azy a long, devastating journey to reach the Netherlands. But as he settled down and joined RefugeeForce, he met other tech talents and embarked on an adventure into the Dutch tech world, landing a job at a company in Amsterdam.
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Key Lessons to Hire Refugees in European Companies
-For the 30th episode of the Podcast, we teamed up with RefugeeForce to talk about a new reality reshaping the workplace: hiring refugees to fill the talent gap. Our guests, Gaspar Rodriguez and Azmi Wahab, give us a tour of this new promising landscape.
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7 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know Before Starting Up in the Middle East
-Having left Iraq as a teenager, Anas Alchalabi has built a solid career in the MENA startup landscape. In episode 29 of the Podcast, Anas shares a touching account of his journey, while unveiling 7 key tips for entrepreneurs.
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How this Eritrean Woman Got a Tech Job Offer From a Refugee Camp
-As Merhawit awaits in a refugee camp for her work permit to arrive, she shares the big news: she has a job offer in a tech company waiting for her in Amsterdam. From volunteering to entering RefugeeForce, here’s the story of a relentless woman breaking into the tech world.
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5 Things You Should Know About Starting a Business in Europe as an Immigrant
-Irma Rodriguez is a whirlwind of passion and ideas. But when she moved from Mexico to Milan, starting a business in Europe was more challenging than expected. What are her top tips of advice? Listen to Episode 27 to find out.
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My Journey from Congo to Mastering Salesforce at the Heart of Amsterdam
-Alain saw his life take a turn at a young age, when conflicts in Congo forced his family to flee to Uganda. Having relocated to a new country twice, and being faced with learning a new language while studying, Alain found a new career path when he joined Refugee Force in the Netherlands.
