Tag: USA
PODCAST: 5 Things You Need to Know About the US Startup Visa
In episode 31 of the Startups Without Borders Podcast, we speak to Tahmina Watson, the valiant lawyer who laid the foundations of the US Startup Visa, to unveil what are the intricacies, the requirements, and the barriers entrepreneurs face when applying for a Startup Visa. By Stephany Daal Tahmina Watson is an author, podcast host,...
TechWadi ‘21, the virtual tech conference bridging Silicon Valley and the MENA region, Kicks Off this March
With powerhouse speakers and more than 500 new and established entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and ecosystem players from MENA, Silicon Valley, the Techwadi Annual Forum 21 is kick-starting on March 23 and 24th. By SWB Team TechWadi announces their 2021 Annual Forum, which brings together more than 500+ new and established...
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 …...
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...
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...
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...
A Insider Look into the Country Startup Tours at the SWB Summit
Gear up to discover and uncover the places where you can easily start (and register) your business at the Country Startup Tours, from top-notch hubs where you can become an e-citizen like Estonia, to the heart of Silicon Valley, to European hubs like Cyprus, and the Netherlands. BY SWB Team The Startups Without Borders Summit …...
20 Refugee Entrepreneurs Whose Drive to Innovate Against All Odds Will Inspire You
On World Refugee Day, we take a look at 20 refugee entrepreneurs who are valiantly innovating to create new realities, while crafting new lives. From disruptive blockchain startups, to fashion empires; from Healthtech innovations to online communities, these entrepreneurs all have one thing in common: their unstoppable courage.
This Week on the Quarantine Sessions: Best-Selling Coaches and Growth Hacking Masterminds
From American best-selling coach Rhett Power to the leaders of some of Egypt’s most daring tech startups, this week’s quarantine sessions will be filled with tangible tips and advice. BY SWB TEAM This month, we teamed up with The Cairo Angels to feature inspiring investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors, to talk about a wild...
Impact Investment and Refugee-Lens Investing: Tim Docking Illustrates the New Investment Frontier
Ahead of the Startups Without Borders Summit, we meet on the the most anticipated speakers: Timothy Docking, co-founder of the Washington-based Refugee Investment Network. As we gear up to discuss impact investment and refugee-led startups, we sit down with Docking to unveil this new frontier in impact investment. By Hadeel Hegazy...
Partnering Like a Pro: How EdTech Startup Natakallam Secured $600,000 in Income for Refugees
In the second episode of the Startups Without Borders podcast, we get up close and personal with Aline Sara, the founder of “Natakallam.” The EdTech startup connects language learners with refugees, leveraging on partnerships with universities like Columbia and Yale. By Rana Hafez Aline Sara came up with the idea of Natakallam as a...
11 Brilliant Startup Accelerators and Incubators for Migrant Entrepreneurs to Kick-Start
In the last couple of years, several organizations have emerged to fill the the gap in providing incubation, mentorship, and pitching competitions for migrant entrepreneurs. We’ve compiled 11 of the most powerful ones. By Azrin Rahman Migrant and refugee entrepreneurship not only benefits migrants themselves but also the economies of...
This Accelerator by Y Combinator Alumni is Looking for Migrant Entrepreneurs in the US – Applications are Open!
Created by Wefunder, the 3-month accelerator is part of a project that aims to create 20,000 new startups within a decade. Applications are open for all startups with an immigrant co-founder! SWB Team The XX accelerator is calling out for immigrant founders to join their 3 months accelerator program in San Francisco, where 10 lucky...
She Fled the Scars of War. Now, She’s The Force Behind of One of America’s Top 5.000 Tech Companies
She arrived to the US at 18, with only 1.000 in Her Pocket. How did this power woman build a tech empire, listed as one of Inc’s 5000 companies? By Valentina Primo Like a tornado, like a force of nature unravelling from East to West, Rania Hoteit has been leaving an indelible imprint in the …...
