Weekly Wrap-Up: March 17-21
The month of March has been really exciting so far, with the kick off of our Mix N' Mentor 2013 in Cairo, and our Angel Network Event with Oasis500 as part of ArabNet. It was great to have you all at our offices in Beirut to watch some of our portfolio companies pitch!
Insights from Mix N' Mentor Cairo: What You Missed
We kicked off our Mix N' Mentor roadshow in Cairo last Saturday and the level of energy throughout the day was astounding. Thank you for all who made it, and for those who couldn't make it this time, here's an advice-packed post of what you missed.
Upcoming Events
- 24 March - Algeria: The Power of Mentorship
- 25 March - Cross Media Week
- 27 March - i360PlayCamps March
- 27 March - Startup Weekend Jeddah
- 28 March - Microsoft Imagine Cup UAE Local Finals
- 29 March - touch Cloud PitchFest
Make sure to check wamda.com/events, or follow @WamdaME on Twitter to stay updated about more events!
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If you've been following up with the conference, then you probably already know that it's no longer just 'ArabNet' and that the brand has gone regional, with conferences planned in Beirut, Cairo, Riyadh, and hopefully Dubai. So what's different at ArabNet this year? Find out in this post.
YouTube Enables Monetization for Egypt, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia: What It Means for Entrepreneurs
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15 Tweetable Tips from Mix N' Mentor Cairo
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Kenya's Elections #TechFail: What Went Wrong and How Citizen Reporting Won the Day
Recently, Kenya elected their 4th president since gaining their independence 50 years ago. Were these an incredible #techfail? Find out how Africa's Silicon Savannah managed to steer through the crisis.
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We kicked off our Mix N' Mentor roadshow in Cairo last Saturday and the level of energy throughout the day was astounding. Thank you for all who made it, and for those who couldn't make it this time, here's an advice-packed post of what you missed.
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Job Interviewing 101: How to Succeed in Any Situation
What types of interviewers could you encounter and how can you make sure you leave a good impression? Check out this post for tips on how to ace your next job interview.