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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 Abuzaid The Startups Without Borders Summit, the first online…
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Cairo-Based EdTech Platform Marj3 Raises Seed Investment from US-Based Expert DOJO

Founded in 2016 in Egypt by Syrian entrepreneur Sami Al-Ahmad alongside Egyptian entrepreneurs Abdullah Samy and Ahmed El Gebaly, the educational platform has grown to become the MENA Region’s largest EdTech platform, racking up 2.4 millions visits per month. By SWB Team Marj3, the MENA region’s leading Ed-tech platform, has raised a seed investment round led by US-based investment “Expert…
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Meet Europe’s first Marketplace for Refugee-led Businesses: Anqa

TERN, the UK’s leading refugee business network has just launched Anqa, Europe’s first marketplace for refugee-led businesses. The platform features an array of 8 cutting-edge brands and 80 products for customers to buy online. By SWB Team Spearheaded by TERN, the UK’s leading refugee business network, Europe’s first marketplace for refugee-led businesses has just seen the light: Meet…
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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 affected by the COVID19 pandemic and its global spread. As…
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