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5 Migrant-led Startups In The UK That Will Inspire You
- by Wesam OsamaAs we host the Boost With Facebook bil Mobile – Diaspora edition together with Facebook, we look at five migrant-led startups that are helping the UK economy thrive. These fast-growing startups are not only co-founded by immigrants but have also seen the largest increase in value over the last few years.
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7 Inspiring Afghan Refugee Entrepreneurs Who Show The Innovative Face of Afghanistan
- by Valentina PrimoDespite 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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Egypt-based FinTech MNT-Halan Lands $120M Funding Round
- by Wesam OsamaEgypt’s leading FinTech ecosystem MNT-Halan has successfully secured $120M in its latest funding round, which is the largest investment ever secured by an Egyptian tech startup. The round was led by major global and regional growth investors to improve its product and expand globally.
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5 EdTech Startups Rocking the Middle East
- by Valentina PrimoAs 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
- by Valentina PrimoThe 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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Not Just Refugees: Meet the Syrian Talent Revitalizing Tech Companies in the Netherlands
- by Valentina PrimoIt 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
- by Valentina PrimoFor 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
- by Valentina PrimoHaving 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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3 Super Cool Entrepreneurship Events to Celebrate World Refugee Day
- by SWB TeamOn World Refugee Day, we take a look at 3 events that focus on highlighting the stories and enterprises of refugee entrepreneurs. From African trailblazers, to Europe’s first marketplace for refugee-led businesses, to the launch of Basefugees, these are three events not to miss.
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Podcast: This is What I Learned Acting as a VC for One Year
- by SWB TeamIn Episode 28 of the Startups Without Borders Podcast, Afghan entrepreneur Yama Saraj spills the beans on his recent experience as a fellow of Included VC. Gear up for a thrilling conversation on startup building, resilience, and his plans to create Finally VC.
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