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Blockchain Entrepreneur Tey Al-Rjula Launches His Book “The Invisible Son”
The entrepreneur is launching his book at the Quarantine Sessions on World Refugee Day. Titled ‘The Invisible Son,’ the book tells the true story of a hero’s journey in 9 chapters, from Tey ElRjula losing to reclaiming his identity.
10 Lessons I learned Working with +300 Startups in the Middle East
“Working with tech startups was a turning point for me; I went from being a former refugee with many fears to a contributor to the people around me, especially after I went back to my homeland to assist local entrepreneurs to grow their ventures.” In a candid account of his journey empowering startups, Anas Al-Chalabi...
5 Startup Lessons You Need to Hear While in Quarantine
Growing your business in times of crisis can be intimidating. We asked our guests at the Quarantine Sessions to give aspiring entrepreneurs advice on establishing strong business and navigating challenging times. Here are 5 remarkable startup lessons we heard. BY SWB TEAM A lot of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups have been...
Startups Without Borders Partners with The Cairo Angels to Host the Quarantine Sessions Ramadan
The Quarantine Sessions Ramadan Edition will take place every day on our Facebook page, featuring guests including some of the key figures in Egypt’s startup ecosystem, to discuss and train on topics from pitching, to raising investments. By SWB Team Startups Without Borders, the global platform building a startup ecosystem for refugee...
Due to COVID19, Venture Capitalists Finally Have Free Time – Go Get In Touch
In the first of our “Tips from Silicon Valley” series, Brian Bordley, Principal at the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund discusses the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on startups, while sharing advice for entrepreneurs to weather the storm. By Brian Bordley* Over the past several weeks, I have been staying close in touch with the hundreds...
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 …...
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...
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 …...
7 Incredible Pieces of Advice to Start Your Business in 2020
As we gear up to kick-start 2020, we delve into the top tips we heard on the Startups Without Borders Podcast. From inspiring panels on battling fear, to deep dive interviews on growth hacking, these are the tips you shouldn’t miss before you start your business in 2020. By SWB Team It’s not only a …...
Podcast: Is the Exit a Startup’s Biggest Goal?
Should an entrepreneur have the exit always in mind? What if they just don’t want to sell their business? In the 10th release of our podcast, we bring you one of the most exciting panels held at the Startups Without Borders Summit. By SWB Team Sitting on the main stage at the Startups Without Borders …...
Meet the 10 Mind-Blowing Syrian Startups Crowned at the Startup Roadshow 2019
Three Syrian- led startups were crowned as the winners of the Startup Roadshow last they will be pitching on the global stage during the SPARK Ignite conference in Amsterdam taking place on November 27th. By Eathar Abu El Nasr Three Syrian- led startups were crowned as the winners of the Startup Roadshow, along with cash …...
The 3 Mexican Women Creating a Hub for Latin Shepreneurs in Italy
What to do to start a company in Italy, what are the relevant institutions, and how to sell more in the Italian market, are all questions that Migrantpreneur provides the answers for. By Salma Arafa Fer is a Mexican girl living in Italy, with a prestigious job in the fashion industry. Yet, the young woman …...
TERN Hosts London’s First Refugee-Led Pop-Up Store in the Iconic Truman Brewery
The UK’s leading refugee business network has just run the first refugee-led pop-up, with 5 business showcasing their products, in celebration of the business talent refugees bring to the UK. By SWB Team The UK’s leading refugee business network, TERN, has just run London’s first refugee-led pop-up in the iconic...
Podcast: How Rowing Across the Atlantic (and Failing) Mirrored My Entrepreneurial Life
In the 8th Episode of the Startups Without Borders Podcast, we’re bringing you the motivational panel held at the #SWBSummit, where adventurous entrepreneurs Omar Samra and Omar Nour sit with media mogul Amy Mowafi to talk about taking risks, overcoming fears, and dreaming dreams bigger than life. By Valentina Primo In the...
