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10 Lessons I learned Working with +300 Startups in the Middle East
- by Valentina Primo“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.” In a candid account of his journey, Anas Al-Chalabi shares 10 lessons for startups in the Middle East.
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5 Startup Lessons You Need to Hear While in Quarantine
- by SWB TeamWe asked our guests at the Quarantine Sessions to give aspiring entrepreneurs advice on establishing strong business and navigating challenging times. Here are 5 remarkable startup lessons we heard.
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Startups Without Borders Partners with The Cairo Angels to Host the Quarantine Sessions Ramadan
- by Valentina PrimoThe 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.
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Due to COVID19, Venture Capitalists Finally Have Free Time – Go Get In Touch
- by Valentina PrimoIn the first of our “Tips from Silicon Valley” series, Brian Bordley, Principal at the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund discusses the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on startups, while sharing advice for entrepreneurs to weather the storm.
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Podcast: Why Diversity is Important in a Startup Ecosystem?
- by Valentina PrimoIn the last episode of the #SWBSummit series, we bring the panel where Egyptian power lady Yara El Braidy sits with two Egyptian entrepreneurs experiencing diverse ecosystems in Jordan and the UK: Mohamed Salah and Amr Shereen.
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Podcast: What is the Real Story? When Refugees Internalize an External Narrative
- by Valentina Primo‘Telling the Real Story’ is a project facilitated by UNHCR that uses storytelling as a tool for refugees to reclaim their narrative. In the 13th episode of the podcast, we speak to Amal Jibril about the untapped talent that lies in refugee camps.
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Podcast: 5 Things You Should Know About Impact Investment
- by Valentina PrimoThis week on the podcast, we talk about impact investing with the experts. Listen to this panel held at the Startups Without Borders Sumit, where investors and impact strategists discuss refugee-lens investing and 5 concepts you should get familiar with.
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7 Steps to Build a Strong Community and Monetize it, with Reem Sabouni
- by Valentina PrimoIn the 11th episode of the podcast, we speak to Reem Sabouni, the Syrian entrepreneur growing a community of 13.000 mothers, on the 7 steps that took her to build a community and a revenue stream, while taking on the massive challenge of changing mindsets.
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7 Incredible Pieces of Advice to Start Your Business in 2020
- by Valentina PrimoAs we gear up to kick-start 2020, we delve into the top tips we heard this year. From panels on battling fear, to interviews on growth hacking, this is the advice you shouldn’t miss before you start your business in 2020.
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Podcast: Is the Exit a Startup’s Biggest Goal?
- by SWB TeamShould an entrepreneur have the exit always in mind? What if they just don’t want to sell their business? In the 10th release of our podcast, we bring you one of the most exciting panels held at the Startups Without Borders Summit.
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