Month: November 2020
Podcast: How to Teach Yourself Anything and Become Your Best Self
In episode 15 of the Startups Without Borders Podcast, we meet Iraqi entrepreneur Alaa Alnuaimi, who moved to Turkey as war broke out in Iraq and managed to build a massive design studio that gained the attention of international giants, including Nike, Pizza Hut, and KFC. By Ahmed Abuzaid Raised by a sculptor and painter …...
Italy’s Mygrants Days Kicks Off Online on December 18th
Launched by Mygrants under the theme ‘Fall Forward’, the event is an online webinar to celebrate the commitment of young migrant Entrepreneurs who harness the power of new technologies to create value for their communities. By SWB Team Celebrating International Migrant Day on December 18th, Italy’s leading platform for...
The Jordanian Startup Ecosystem: 15 Hubs You Should Know If You Are an Entrepreneur
From incubators, to co-working spaces, to startup programs, we’ve listed 15 key entities you need to know about the Jordanian startup ecosystem. By Azrin Rahman Jordan also has a backstory of accepting refugees. Being in proximity of surrounding conflicts, they were one of the first host of Palestinian refugees. Today, as the...
7 Key Takeaways from the Startups Without Borders Summit 2020
As we conclude our first hybrid Startups Without Borders Summit, we take a look at 7 unforgettable statements that defined the conversation. From diversity, to Fintech, to the changes brought in by Covid19, here’s 7 lessons you cannot miss. By Ahmad Abuzaid This year’s Startups Without Borders Summit broke new ground in hybrid...
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...
5 Tips to Grow Your Business on Social Media: The Ultimate Guide
COVID-19 has remarkably slowed down the digital presence of many businesses, yet with some easy tricks you can get the “likes” button buzzing and speed up your way to grow your business on social media. By Salma Arafa Whether you have an established startup, or you are still working on your business plan, social media …...
Calling All Startups: Apply for a 101 Meeting with an Investor at the Startups Without Borders Summit
The immersive Investors Room will offer entrepreneurs an exclusive opportunity to virtually meet with potential investors from Angel Investment Networks to pitch, answer Q&A, and get exposure. By SWB Team The Startups Without Borders Summit 2020 is kicking off on November 14th, with a hybrid format that will see speakers, trainers,...
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 …...
The Startup Roadshow, the World’s Largest Competition for Refugee Businesses, Kicks Off
The competition for Syrian and vulnerable host country entrepreneurs in the Middle East is taking off on November 2nd, with a new online Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and Roadshow Accelerator. Up for grabs is the chance to win business grants up to $15,000, intensive technical assistance, and to pitch your business to the region’s most...
