Tag: Egypt
5 Talks From the Startups Without Borders Summit to Watch Over and Over Again
The summit is over but the thrill is not! As we concluded our second Startups Without Borders Summit last November 14th, we take a look at 5 unforgettable talks that left the audience in awe. From media powerhouses to startup masterminds, here’s 5 speakers you should rewatch. By SWB Team It’s a new decade; it’s...
Podcast: Mastering Media Relations When the World is Not Paying Attention: Here’s 5 Questions You need to Ask Yourself
In this episode of the #SWBPodcast, Maha Abouelenein, Chief Value Officer for Gary Vaynerchuk and Founder of Digital And Savvy, talks to Dina El-Mofty about mastering media relations in times when the world is overwhelmed with pandemic information. By Ahmed Abuzaid The world today looks like constant noise and distraction – and...
Startups Without Borders Breaks New Ground with a 1,000-Strong Summit from Amsterdam and Cairo
We’re very proud to announce that we’ve just held our first hybrid summit, streamed live from stages in Amsterdam at Nyenrode Business University, Cairo’s American University in partnership with their startup accelerator AUC Venture Lab, and a virtual stage in San Francisco, all in tandem, last November 14th. By Ahmed...
A Insider Look into the Country Startup Tours at the SWB Summit
Gear up to discover and uncover the places where you can easily start (and register) your business at the Country Startup Tours, from top-notch hubs where you can become an e-citizen like Estonia, to the heart of Silicon Valley, to European hubs like Cyprus, and the Netherlands. BY SWB Team The Startups Without Borders Summit …...
Cairo-Based EdTech Platform Marj3 Raises Seed Investment from US-Based Expert DOJO
Founded in 2016 in Egypt by Syrian entrepreneur Sami Al-Ahmad alongside Egyptian entrepreneurs Abdullah Samy and Ahmed El Gebaly, the educational platform has grown to become the MENA Region’s largest EdTech platform, racking up 2.4 millions visits per month. By SWB Team Marj3, the MENA region’s leading Ed-tech platform, has raised a...
20 Refugee Entrepreneurs Whose Drive to Innovate Against All Odds Will Inspire You
On World Refugee Day, we take a look at 20 refugee entrepreneurs who are valiantly innovating to create new realities, while crafting new lives. From disruptive blockchain startups, to fashion empires; from Healthtech innovations to online communities, these entrepreneurs all have one thing in common: their unstoppable courage.
10 Lessons I learned Working with +300 Startups in the Middle East
“Working with tech startups was a turning point for me; I went from being a former refugee with many fears to a contributor to the people around me, especially after I went back to my homeland to assist local entrepreneurs to grow their ventures.” In a candid account of his journey empowering startups, Anas Al-Chalabi...
Egypt’s AUC is Calling for Students to Join the COVID-19 Online Regional Hackathon
The university is inviting students in the MENA region to join the COVID-19 Online Regional Hackathon, organized by the AUC School of Business, together with the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI). The event, which will be online, will cover three main domains: Healthcare System Support, Life Continuity, and Wellbeing. By...
This Week on Quarantine Sessions: Learn Branding and UX from Egypt’s Top Entrepreneurs
From the founder of Simpleia UX Consultancy to the The Cairo Angels’ Community Manager, this week’s Quarantine Sessions gather Egypt’s most passionate leaders, founders, and experts to talk branding, UX, leadership, and scaling in these challenging times. BY SWB TEAM We teamed up with The Cairo Angels to present the new...
This Week on the Quarantine Sessions: Best-Selling Coaches and Growth Hacking Masterminds
From American best-selling coach Rhett Power to the leaders of some of Egypt’s most daring tech startups, this week’s quarantine sessions will be filled with tangible tips and advice. BY SWB TEAM This month, we teamed up with The Cairo Angels to feature inspiring investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors, to talk about a wild...
You Can Now Apply to Put Your Business on the Next Startup Guide Egypt
Want to put your startup on the map? Startup Guide Egypt is seeking entrepreneurs, investors, accelerators, and coworking spaces across Cairo, Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt, and the Red Sea, BY SWB TEAM Egypt is home to one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the world, and is a hub for a new generation of entrepreneurs looking...
What’s Coming This Week on the Quarantine Sessions?
For the past two months, the Quarantine Sessions have been filling our home screens with inspiring lessons and advice on building a solid business. With 25 Episodes published, each session focuses on a startup related topic and is streamed on Facebook Live. BY SWB TEAM As the lockdown continues to keep 3 billion people locked …...
Startups Without Borders Partners with The Cairo Angels to Host the Quarantine Sessions Ramadan
The Quarantine Sessions Ramadan Edition will take place every day on our Facebook page, featuring guests including some of the key figures in Egypt’s startup ecosystem, to discuss and train on topics from pitching, to raising investments. By SWB Team Startups Without Borders, the global platform building a startup ecosystem for refugee...
The Anzisha Prize Kicks Off Again with $100,000 Up for Grabs for African Entrepreneurs Under 22
The Anzisha Prize has opened the 2020 call for applications, in search of Africa’s top 20 African entrepreneurs under 22. The winners will also join their network of Anzisha Fellows, receiving business consulting support and coaching. By SWB Team The Anzisha Prize –Africa’s premier award and fellowship for Africa’s youngest...
Podcast: How Rowing Across the Atlantic (and Failing) Mirrored My Entrepreneurial Life
In the 8th Episode of the Startups Without Borders Podcast, we’re bringing you the motivational panel held at the #SWBSummit, where adventurous entrepreneurs Omar Samra and Omar Nour sit with media mogul Amy Mowafi to talk about taking risks, overcoming fears, and dreaming dreams bigger than life. By Valentina Primo In the...
