Month: January 2020
Podcast: Why Diversity is Important in a Startup Ecosystem?
In 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. By SWB Team The lack of diversity is costing the tech industry a missed opportunity worth almost $400 …...
France Is Inviting 1,000 African Entrepreneurs to The City of Solutions in 2020
The French government invites 1,000 African entrepreneurs to present their innovative solutions at “The City of Solutions”, which is a fair dedicated to projects and solutions for sustainable cities and territories in Africa. By SWB Team The City of Solutions will be held alongside the 2020 Africa – France Summit on the...
7 European Startup Competitions to Apply for in 2020
Time to strap your boots, sit down, and start scouring the internet for the opportunities that will propel your business to the next level. From the largest tech summits in Europe, to CleanTech startup competitions, here’s 7 opportunities you don’t want to miss. By SWB Team According to CBInsights, nearly $90 billion has been...
Podcast: What is the Real Story? When Refugees Internalize an External Narrative
‘Telling the Real Story’ is a project facilitated by UNHCR that uses storytelling as a tool for refugees to reclaim their narrative, while sharing what it’s really like to cross the sea. In the 13th episode of the podcast, we speak to Amal Jibril about the untapped talent that lies in refugee camps. By SWB …...
Podcast: 5 Things You Should Know About Impact Investment
This 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. By SWB Team Last November, we teamed up with UNDP’s Innovation Lab to bring to...
Berkeley SkyDeck Is Calling on Startups from Around the World – And Helps them Relocate to Silicon Valley
The Acceleration program is designed for non-US founders aiming to become unicorns, offering direct access to Silicon Valley through the resources of the entire UC Berkeley ecosystem – and helping them relocate. By SWB Team Berkeley SkyDeck, an acceleration program run by the University of California, Berkeley, is looking for...
7 Steps to Build a Strong Community and Monetize it, with Reem Sabouni
In 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. By SWB Team Can you start a community, make and …...
