Startup Minute

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 Club for inviting us to the exclusive interview, and thanks to the amazing A'laa Chbaro who is an inspiration and a role model for other university students and grads to dream more, learn more, do more and become more.

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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 refugee-turned-businesswoman ; Forbes Magazine enchanted the world this week with the news of U.S. reality TV star Kylie Jenner becoming the world's "youngest self-made billionaire" ... ever. 

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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.

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 there are many opportunities to do so; the variety of workers in the space means that coworkers have unique skill sets that they can provide to other community members.

Lastly, it clearly articulates the values that the coworking movement aspires to, including community, collaboration, learning, and sustainability.

They feel part of a community. Each coworking space has its own vibe, and the managers of each space go to great lengths to cultivate a unique experience that meets the needs of their respective members.

Thanks to Jimmy Karam and Elias Maalouli for their hard work in cultivating an awesome experience for the FoundersBei community members.

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 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 her companies along the way.

EDGE and EDGE Middle East now offer customized and standard solutions, in Lebanon, Iraq and other countries of the MENA region, for setting up and equipping OEM vehicle service facilities (Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Audi), private workshops, repair centers for organizations with fleets (Army, Embassies, Oil Companies, Airports), and most importantly for Governmental Vehicle Inspection Centers (Periodic Technical Inspection like the Mecanique in Lebanon).

She introduced the periodic technical vehicle inspection concept, especially to rural areas of Kurdistan - Iraq, through the development of high-end inspection centers meeting international standards and thus gradually elevating the condition of vehicles driving on the roads there.

She recently accepted the challenge of setting up MAHA Middle East FZE – a regional subsidiary for a leading German equipment manufacturer, handling the Automotive Aftermarket Project activities in 14 regional countries including the Levant, Gulf, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Chantal was elected in May 2016 as the only female member of the municipal council of the Municipality of Zalka where she lives and has her office in Lebanon.

She is currently working on growing her companies and co-teaching Entrepreneurship courses to assist new young entrepreneurs in their endeavors. 

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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!

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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.

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.

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 musical journey? 

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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, applications open for Speed Lebanon's acceleration program and more.. Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.