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EdTech Startup DersHub and Salt and Sugar Win the Startup Roadshow in Istanbul

The two finalist startups are now running up for the finals, to be held on November 4th in Amman, Jordan. Up for grabs, there are cash prizes of $15.000, $10.000, and $7.000, as well as the chance to pitch on the global stage in Amsterdam. By SWB Team  The Startup Roadshow continues to tour the Middle East in search for the top Syrian entrepreneurs across 5 cities in 4 countries. Last week, two…
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Beirut-Based Startups Jellyfish and Smart Budget Win the Startup Roadshow Semi-Finals

Beirut-based startups Jellyfish and Smart Budget have just won the Startup Roadshow semi-finals in Beirut, held at the Beirut Digital District on September 12th. By SWB Team The startups are now one step closer to winning up to $15.000 at the finals, to be held on October 25th in Amman, following 5 Demo Days in the cities of Erbil, Amman, Gaziantep and Istanbul. The Startup Roadshow, organized by…
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The Secret to Growth Hacking, with Spacepreneur Nader Sabry

An Egyptian entrepreneur, speaker, and strategist, Nader Sabry disrupted a 1400 year-old industry with his company, Timez5, which uses NASA technology to design physiological prayer mats.  In the 6th episode of the podcast, Nader dives in to the tips and tricks for growth hacking, while discussing how to stay focused and get comfortable with discomfort. By Valentina Primo Nader Sabry says his…
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The Migrant Entrepreneur Using Big Data to Disrupt Turkey's Humanitarian Sector

Berat Kjamili was only 18 when he moved from Macedonia to Turkey. It was his experience as a migrant that inspired to create Migport, a startup that helps governments and NGOs better serve refugees, by using a simple principle and complex tech: Big Data. Today on the podcast, we sit down with Berat to unveil how this technology is helping over 3 million people find a new home. By Rana…
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