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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 shares 10 lessons for startups in the Middle East. By Anas…
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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…
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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 of founders in Berkeley SkyDeck Fund’s portfolio, as well…
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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 topic to the forefront of the agenda at the Startups Without…
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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 Summit are four powerhouses in the Middle Eastern startup scene: Sameh Saleh, co-founder of…
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