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Meet the Winners of Startups On the Move: Palestinian startup BlueFilter wins $10,000 in Amsterdam
-The startup, based in Gaza, won the first prize of the Pitch Finals, hosted by Startups Without Borders, SPARK, and Google.org in Amsterdam. Eyiada, an AI-powered startup from Palestine won the second prize, and Lebanese startup Dooda Solutions won the People’s Choice Awards.
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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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Podcast: This is What I Learned Acting as a VC for One Year
-In 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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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.
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How This Yemeni Woman Found a Future (and Herself) in the Tech World
-From Yemen, to Jordan, to the Netherlands, Ghada Ismail is the protagonist of a journey where her identity, her traditions, and her culture were uprooted all at once. But as she joined Refugee Force, she embarked on a transformative journey, both inside and out.
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Podcast: Can We Map the Refugee and Migrant Startup Ecosystem?
-From London, to Amman, to the Greek refugee camps, There is a growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs, incubators, supporters and investors building a movement made up of valiant migrant entrepreneurs. What does that transnational ecosystem look like today? Find out on this thrilling chat.
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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 7 unforgettable talks that left the audience in awe, from media powerhouses to tech masterminds.
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Netherlands’ Forward Incubator Opens Applications for the Digital Entrepreneurship Program for Newcomers
-Forward Incubator‘s Digital Entrepreneurship program has just opened applications. The incubator is looking for newcomer entrepreneurs from around the world to join their 10-week program.
