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7 Inspiring Afghan Refugee Entrepreneurs Who Show The Innovative Face of Afghanistan

Despite witnessing a staggering tragedy unfold in Kabul, Afghan refugee entrepreneurs are a source of inspiration to the world. We’ve compiled a list of seven Afghan refugee entrepreneurs who were courageous in the face of adversity and have built incredible businesses that changed their lives for the best. By WESAM OSAMA The world is witnessing a staggering tragedy unfold in Afghanistan at…
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Egypt-based FinTech MNT-Halan Lands $120M Funding Round

Egypt’s leading FinTech ecosystem MNT-Halan has successfully secured $120M in its latest funding round, which is the largest investment ever secured by an Egyptian tech startup. The round was led by major global and regional growth investors to improve its product and…
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5 EdTech Startups Rocking the Middle East

As we launch the EdTech Startup Competition together with SPARK, we take a look at 5 EdTech startups championing the educational challenges in the Middle East. From tutoring platforms to teacher-focused professional development hubs, here are 5 EdTech startups you need to…
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Startups Without Borders and SPARK Launch the EdTech Startup Competition in the Middle East

The EdTech Startup Competition is open to entrepreneurs in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq. Finalists will get the chance to pitch on the global stage at SPARK’s virtual IGNITE 2021 conference, as well as a curated mentorship program with top international experts. By SWB Team Startups Without Borders and SPARK have partnered to launch the EdTech Startup Competition, a contest aimed at…
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7 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know Before Starting Up in the Middle East

Having left Iraq as a teenager, Anas Alchalabi has built a solid career in the MENA startup landscape, having supported hundreds of Refugee founders to create their startups. In episode 29 of the Podcast, Anas shares a touching account of his journey, while unveiling 7 key things every entrepreneur should know. By Divya Jose Anas Alchalabi, or “That Entrepreneurship guy” as he’s known in…
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Podcast: This is What I Learned Acting as a VC for One Year

In Episode 28 of the Startups Without Borders Podcast, Afghan entrepreneur Yama Saraj spills the beans on his recent experience as a fellow of Included VC. Gear up for a thrilling conversation on startup building, resilience, and his plans to create Finally VC. By Divya Jose Yama Saraj is an entrepreneur and a “social hacktivist” as he calls himself. He was born in Kabul Afghanistan…
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