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These Two Refugee Entrepreneurs Are Revolutionising the Crypto Scene, One Wallet at a Time
-Tey Elrjula and Suleiman Ali founded FLUUS, the MENA’s first keyless cryptocurrency wallet. But behind their desire to use blockchain for good, there is the fascinating story of two refugees whose journeys met right where technology and sovereignty intersect.
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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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