The prominent human rights' lawyer Amal Alamuddin Clooney was just appointed UK Special Envoy For Media Freedom ; His Majesty King Abdullah meets a group of young Jordanian entrepreneurs ; Microsoft confirms you really, really don’t need to ‘safely remove’ USB flash drives anymore ; ArabyAds secures USD 6.5 Million in funding from Equitrust, the investment arm of Choueiri Group ; Algerian edtech startup Quizzito won the pitch competition at first edition of STEP Saudi ; Oliv, the UAE-based caree...
Apr 15, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The first FuckUp Night Beirut in 2019 is here! As part of the global movement and event series brand, Fuckup Nights that shares stories of professional failure; FNF Lebanon and Syria organized FuckUp Nights Beirut Vol. VIII at Foundersbei on March 29th. Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Apr 10, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 8
As part of the global movement and event series brand, Fuckup Nights that shares stories of professional failure; FNF Lebanon and Syria organized FuckUp Nights Beirut Vol. VIII at Foundersbei on March 29th. Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Apr 08, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 8
SHE CAN 2019 turns the focus on failures in entrepreneurship to empower Egypt's female entrepreneurs ; Egyptian e-sports company GBarena raises seed funding ; Refugees with innovative ideas in Canada can now apply to the Jumpstart Program ; Gmail turns 15, gets Smart Compose improvements and email scheduling ; Fodel raises $2.6 million in pre-Series A ; Impossible Foods and Burger King are launching an Impossible Whopper ; Nadine Labaki will be the first ever Arab president of the Un Certain Reg...
Apr 07, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Meet our amazing new user and community member, Sarah Refai, Co-Founder of Coconut-Media, Personal Brand & Growth Expert. You can check her channel to watch the full video, learn more about social media marketing and join the conversation at startupminute.co/sarahrefai. _ What are you passionate about? Become a Startup Minute user. Join a video community powered by passion. Share your message. Share your passion. Share your story. Startup Minute is the platform for you to get started, connec...
Apr 05, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Meet our amazing new user and community member, Sarah Refai, Co-Founder of Coconut-Media, Personal Brand & Growth Expert. You can check her channel to watch the full video, learn more about personal branding and join the conversation at startupminute.co/sarahrefai. _ What are you passionate about? Become a Startup Minute user. Join a video community powered by passion. Share your message. Share your passion. Share your story. Startup Minute is the platform for you to get started, connect wit...
Apr 05, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Meet our amazing new user and community member, Sarah Refai, Co-Founder of Coconut-Media, Personal Brand & Growth Expert. You can check her channel to watch the full video, learn more about personal branding and join the conversation at startupminute.co/sarahrefai. _ What are you passionate about? Become a Startup Minute user. Join a video community powered by passion. Share your message. Share your passion. Share your story. Startup Minute is the platform for you to get started, connect wit...
Apr 05, 2019•48 sec•Season 1Ep. 1
Female Entrepreneurs in MENA: Womena Has Just Opened their Accelerator’s Second Round ; The 5 biggest announcements from Apple’s March event ; With a $3.1 billion valuation, Careem has made history by being the largest tech exit in the Middle East ; Jordanian online Arabic book retailer Jamalon raised Series B funding round of more than $10M ; Ibtikar Fund Announces Investment in Receet ; Oprah will release two documentaries on Apple TV Plus along with a new book club. Watch the full episode and...
Apr 01, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
To all sports lovers, to everyone who wanted to become a football agent and work internationally in the number one sports industry in the world! This interview is for you !! Watch the full episode at www.startupminute.co and learn on how you can start building your dream career, a life changing career that will boost your life to a whole new level!! CFFA, which is the first program in the Middle-East, is an Accredited Certificate from CPD (United Kingdom) created by Rk6 Sports Management and pro...
Apr 01, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The She’s Entrepreneur event, an inspiring initiative by Makhzoumi Foundation, happened in its second edition earlier this month about female entrepreneurship. The She's Entrepreneur-day aimed to stimulate young women to think about the possibilities of becoming an entrepreneur, as they are less represented in the business world. Through plenary sessions by inspirational speakers and interactive workshops, the participants got motivated and helped to develop entrepreneurial skills. Moreover, a t...
Mar 31, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 7
If you're like most dentists and office managers, you're demanding technology efficiencies, product expertise, and lower prices. That's a tall order, but it's why startups like Toothpick are shaping the dental market. We recently had the chance to catch up with the awesome Dentist, Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Toothpick, Mohammad Saad, and talked about how changes in the industry have produced the need for an online marketplace like Toothpick. Toothpick app allows dentists to view a variety o...
Mar 24, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 1
AIM Startup 2019 3rd Edition is taking place in Dubai on 8-10 April at the Dubai World Trade Centre ; Uber releases list of 'Lost & Found' in MENA region ; Samsung rewards 10 graduates of its sponsored Youth Empowerment Programs in Lebanon ; OLX unveils its annual “Most searched for items” report for 2018 ; Maker Faire is happening in Lebanon for the First Time & Tickets are now available online or at any Virgin Ticketing Box Office ; Egyptian actor makes perfect Aladdin in trailer &...
Mar 24, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Listen to the #bosslady that was named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs by Arabian Business, Joelle Mardinian ✨. Joelle Mardinian is a highly influential award-winning beauty consultant, TV host, and founder of Maison De Joelle beauty salons. Maison de Joelle is the leading beauty salon in the Middle East launched by the Beauty Entrepreneur in 2008. Thank you Ms. Mardinian for giving us the pleasure to feature you in this special episode of The Podcast, thanks to The AUB Entrepreneurship Cl...
Mar 20, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Listen to the #bosslady that was named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs by Arabian Business, Joelle Mardinian ✨. Joelle Mardinian is a highly influential award-winning beauty consultant, TV host, and founder of Maison De Joelle beauty salons. Maison de Joelle is the leading beauty salon in the Middle East launched by the Beauty Entrepreneur in 2008. Thank you Ms. Mardinian for giving us the pleasure to feature you in this special episode of The Podcast, thanks to The AUB Entrepreneurship Cl...
Mar 20, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Listen to the #bosslady that was named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs by Arabian Business, Joelle Mardinian ✨. Joelle Mardinian is a highly influential award-winning beauty consultant, TV host, and founder of Maison De Joelle beauty salons. Maison de Joelle is the leading beauty salon in the Middle East launched by the Beauty Entrepreneur in 2008. Thank you Ms. Mardinian for giving us the pleasure to feature you in this special episode of The Podcast, thanks to The AUB Entrepreneurship Cl...
Mar 20, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The She’s Entrepreneur event, an inspiring initiative by Makhzoumi Foundation, happened last week ; Zomato sells UAE business to Delivery Hero ; Uber in talks to acquire Careem for $3 billion ; Anghami now has over 21 million MAUs (monthly active users), 1 million paying subscribers and it’s not afraid of competition from Spotify or Deezer ; Ben Stiller and Susan Sarandon visited Beirut for a special screening of Soufra, a film based on the inspiring true story of Mariam Sha'ar, a Palestinian re...
Mar 17, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Tune in to our interview with the multi talented and passionate entrepreneur, Rawya Othman, who's building an awesome brand and gifting destination. You can watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Mar 15, 2019•26 min
Listen to Jimmy Karam, Cofounder of FoundersBei and a dear friend of ours, to learn more about what makes coworking spaces so effective; and it's more than just the free coffee. According to a Harvard Business Review report, people who use coworking spaces see their work as meaningful. First, working amidst people doing different kinds of work can also make one’s own work identity stronger. Second, meaning may also come from working in a culture where it is the norm to help each other out, and t...
Mar 12, 2019•48 sec
Listen to Chantal Abou Jaoude, the Cofounder and Managing Partner at EDGE and EDGE Middle East. Ms. Chantal Abou Jaoude is a Mechanical Engineer with a Masters in Engineering Management from the American University of Beirut. She founded her first company, EDGE, in 2004 during her 4th year of engineering studies and EDGE Middle East in 2010 to cover the Iraqi market. She also worked full-time in the estimation of mega projects related to the Oil & Gas Industry for several years while growing...
Mar 11, 2019•52 sec
Listen to Majd Jadam, Co-Founder of Waste to Power which promotes sustainable living by providing a cheaper fuel that can help save the environment. 57% of frying oil gets thrown out in the sewers which ends up polluting our water. They are trying to change that by collecting the frying oil and converting it into a biofuel. This provides a clean alternative energy source for diesel engines, generators, and heating systems AND for a cheaper price than petroleum products! Learn more and join the c...
Mar 11, 2019•57 sec
The She’s Entrepreneur event, an inspiring initiative by Makhzoumi Foundation is taking place on Saturday the 9th of March about female entrepreneurship; Maroun N. Chammas Recognition Award Winners announced; Facebook, Instagram sue China-based firms over sales of fake accounts; Total Liban Announced the Winners of the Startupper of the Year by Total Challenge; foldable phones eclipsed 5G at MWC and more.. Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Mar 07, 2019•4 min
For the love of Burger! Here's the easiest way to prepare a delicious burger by The Couple Bites anytime, anywhere! You can even order it and enjoy eating on the spot at Paramount Butcher shop Achrafieh. Watch the episode to learn more and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Mar 07, 2019•4 min
Whether you're a musician or looking for one, Staccato is here for you - an innovative music education startup that focuses on motivation above all, making sure that learning music is enjoyable, efficient, impactful, and unique. They’re here to find the musician in everyone, because there is music in every soul! After 4 months of hard work, the Staccato family now includes 70+ new music students, 20 music teachers, 7 team members and this is only the beginning. Are you ready to start your musica...
Mar 05, 2019•5 min
Calling for Startups: this is your last chance to participate in the VivaTech Challenges and win your booth at the biggest tech event in Europe, Lebanese investment banker Ziad Hayek got nominated to become the next president of the World Bank, SGBL & Mastercard joining forces again to invest in the future of basketball in Lebanon, Red Bull Jump & Freeze has hit the slopes of Mzaar Kfardebian Ski Resort, renowned fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld passed away in Paris at the age of 85, appl...
Mar 01, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Listen to the She's Entrepreneur team to learn more about this inspiring day taking place on Saturday the 9th of March about female entrepreneurship. The She's Entrepreneur-day stimulates young women to think about the possibilities of becoming an entrepreneur, as they are less represented in the business world. Through plenary sessions by inspirational speakers and interactive workshops, the participants will get motivated and helped to develop entrepreneurial skills. Moreover, a thought-provok...
Feb 28, 2019•56 sec
Listen to entrepreneur Ziad Alame, founder of Spike Diabetes Assistant, to learn how Spike helps diabetics better manage their diabetes, the importance of building a synergistic team to grow the application, and how to deal with investors and others. Spike monitors the patient's daily behavior and jumps in with reminders and tips when needed about insulin, food, activity, etc... In addition to that, Spike stores the patient's data for further analysis and/or sharing with doctors and caregivers. ...
Feb 26, 2019•1 min
Startup Minute The Podcast is here! Listen to our dear friend A'laa Chbaro, president of The Entrepreneurship Club (eClub), to learn how they're empowering students all over campuses! A true standout entrepreneur and person.
Feb 25, 2019•1 min
It's all about the music! We recently had the chance to catch up with the awesome founder and team behind Beirut Records & Ent to share some information and insight into running a record label. Learn how the label has helped underground artists and what artists should do when approaching a label to work with! Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Feb 23, 2019•26 min
Agri-Food Innovation Day happened in Biel, Berytech and USJ launched the coaching transformation program, 15 teams were selected for the next stage of Startupper of the year challenge by Total, Global Game Jam and more... Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Feb 19, 2019•7 min
Jammers have put down their keyboards, pens and paper. They have stopped eating pizza. Even the organizers have had a chance to get some sleep. This means that Global Game Jam 2019 has come to an end, and what a weekend it was at FoundersBei! Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Feb 05, 2019•10 min
