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Silatech, Doha, Qatar

I had an extremely positive weekend with Silatech.  I pitched VilCap discussing the curriculum and VilCap’s results.  This was a very different experience than mine in Beirut, and might tell us something about our model.  Additionally, VilCap would not be … Continue reading

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Lessons Learned from the Levant/Beirut

The key to success in any endeavor is the ability to adapt and overcome the situation at hand.  Sometimes opportunities fall apart; however, we learn lessons from these failed opportunities. That way, we can assess future opportunities with more scrutiny.  Here … Continue reading

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What?! One month and no blog post!

That’s right, now stop crying and take the following quiz:   We will do this like a standardized test- “An FM Scout drives….” A) The closer vehicle B) The farther vehicle C) Both vehicles D) Neither vehicle …  If you … Continue reading

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August is the month for Lebanon’s survivors!

A lot of friends, colleagues, and family have decided that August, particularly the last two weeks, is the time to get out of Beirut!  Some are going to their villages outside of the city, however the majority of expats and … Continue reading

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Ramadan Kareem!

During the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan, Ramadan Kareem is one of the standard greetings.  In means literally, “Ramadan is generous.”  This year, as you can see, Ramadan falls during a very hot August, with very long days.  I have … Continue reading

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An update, as we learn more about the enrepreneurship ecosystem in Beirut

Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut Thursday, July 29th Over looking the Mediterranean on waterfront property, AUB is one of the finest Universities in the Middle East.  Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting with one of their … Continue reading

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A week later!

My apologies that I have not updated my blog in a few days.  I arrived in Beirut 7 days ago and there has been a lot of action, which I will share with you in detail. Berytech Technology and Health, … Continue reading

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To Beirut, in search of investable enterprises

Next month I will be heading to Beirut to source deals for investment partners.  I have goals on two levels; professional and personal. My professional goal is to source deals for my investment partners, First Light Ventures and New World … Continue reading

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