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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 RefugeeForce in the Netherlands. His story is …...
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 RefugeeForce, she embarked on a transformative journey, both inside and out. By Aleksandra Liszka | In partnership with: RefugeeForce When Ghada Ismail...
Podcast: How I Turned the Pandemic into an Opportunity to Reinvent My Business, with Randa Bennett
In episode 26 of the Startups Without Borders podcast, we speak to Randa Bennett, an Iraqi entrepreneur who migrated to the UK and built a startup in a male-dominated industry. But when Covid hit, she had to pivot her business – and find the opportunity within a challenging time. By Grusha Manyonyi In episode 26 …...
Podcast: How to Succeed When Everything Seems to Work Against You, with Majd Mashrawi
Having grown up in war-torn Gaza, Majd Mashrawi came up with an incredible idea: to rebuild damaged buildings using bricks made of ash and rubble. Her second startup SunBox, fights the energy crisis in Gaza with an affordable solar power system. In Episode 25 of the podcast, Majd shares the odyssey she went through while …...
Marketing Reloaded Gathers Industry Powerhouses to Supercharge Your Startup Marketing on April 9th
Kicking off on April 9th, our next event, Marketing Reloaded will gather Marketing masterminds and PR gurus from top global companies, including Facebook, GoDaddy, Forbes, and Viber. From storytelling to growth hacking, this is an event not to miss! By SWB Team Startups Without Borders has just announced the launch of “Marketing...
Podcast: Making it as a Digital Nomad: How to Create Revenue Streams that Generate Passive Income
In episode 24 of the Podcast, we speak to Francisco Ortiz, a digital nomad, YouTuber, influencer, and investor. The quest for freedom led him to quit his office job in Argentina to explore the world. But how does he grow his income online? Listen to this insightful conversation. By Grusha Manyonyi The Journey to Becoming …...
Podcast: 5 Things You Should Know Before Pitching to a VC, with Nora Bavey
In episode 23 of the #SWBPodcast, we speak to Nora Bavey, an award-winning entrepreneur and General Partner at Unconventional Ventures, a VC fund investing in startups created by underrepresented founders. Listen to Nora as she recalls her early days as “The entrepreneurial whisperer,” and shares 5 key things every entrepreneur...
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. By Arin Rahman In episode 22 of the Startups Without...
Podcast: How to Turn Being Overlooked into Your Biggest Asset
In Episode 21 of the Podcast, we speak to American powerwoman Lauren Maillian. An author, entrepreneur, and CEO of digitalundivided, Lauren was the first black woman to start a VC fund in the US. In a candid conversation, she shares the key to building confidence and paving your own path. By Arin Rahman If there …...
Turkey-Based Startup Negmstar Takes the First Prize at Forward Incubator’s International Investor Pitch Competition
The startup, founded by Egyptian entrepreneur Mohamed Negm, is an EdTech startup that uses games to teach skills such as math, coding and applied physics. Smart accounting app Cashier won the People’s Vote at Forward Incubator’s International Investor Pitch. By SWB Team The inaugural International Investor Pitch Competition...
Podcast: Meet The Investors Backing a Brave New Startup Landscape
In this episode, Yama Saraj, founder of SenseAI, sits down with Apoorv Karmakar, the Managing Director at Amplio Ventures, Co-founder and Director of Included VC, and Kristina Vayda, the Executive Director at Faire, to discuss an opportunity so far untapped: investing in migrants and refugees. By ARIN RAHMAN In a previous episode, Why...
Podcast: 3 Life-Changing Lessons To Get People to Use Your Product
Episode 19 of the #SWBPodcast sees two heavyweights in their own right, Anthony Rose and Amy Mowafi, who discuss Cutting Through the Noise: Getting People to Use your Product. By Ahmed Abuzaid In this intimate fireside chat, with rapport that is as entertaining as it is informative, there’s invaluable lessons for anyone thinking of...
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 5 unforgettable talks that left the audience in awe. From media powerhouses to startup masterminds, here’s 5 speakers you should rewatch. By SWB Team It’s a new decade; it’s...
Italy-Based Startup Mygrants Raises €300,000 Investment to Grow its 90,000-Strong App
Mygrants, based in Bologna, has just announced a €300,000 Investment from a|impactE, a social impact fund created by Avanzi and Etica Sgr, to grow its platform across Italy and MENA. By SWB Team Italy-based startup Mygrants has just secured a €300,000 Investment from a|impactE, a social impact fund created by Avanzi and Etica Sgr,...
Podcast: Mastering Media Relations When the World is Not Paying Attention: Here’s 5 Questions You need to Ask Yourself
In this episode of the #SWBPodcast, Maha Abouelenein, Chief Value Officer for Gary Vaynerchuk and Founder of Digital And Savvy, talks to Dina El-Mofty about mastering media relations in times when the world is overwhelmed with pandemic information. By Ahmed Abuzaid The world today looks like constant noise and distraction – and...
