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Sprint Like An Egyptian: A Tech Entrepreneurship Revolution in Alexandria

Gust

My client handled the whole thing with aplomb, fortified by a decade of immersion in the distinctive culture and language of Egypt and the Arab world. What the heck was I doing in Egypt anyway? The risk-reward tradeoff in finance should hold true in developing and unstable regions as well.

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First Annual MENA Tech Summit Launches in NY, for Investors and Entrepreneurs

David Teten

In my research on how private equity and VC funds source investments , one of our conclusions was that VCs get better returns when they invest outside of the traditional geographic hotspots of New York, Boston, and the Bay Area. I hope to see you on April 25 in New York! The official press release is below.

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Should You Really be a Startup Entrepreneur?

Both Sides of the Table

One investor played chicken with me by threatening not to approve my next-round financing unless I gave him more equity. I was watching Meet the Press this morning and they put a big screen behind the guests with TweetDeck open and showing the constant stream of information about Egypt. And I had all the VCs play head games with me.

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Should You Really be a Startup Entrepreneur?

Both Sides of the Table

One investor played chicken with me by threatening not to approve my next-round financing unless I gave him more equity. I was watching Meet the Press this morning and they put a big screen behind the guests with TweetDeck open and showing the constant stream of information about Egypt. And I had all the VCs play head games with me.

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27 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

My finance career began with a long commute and a cramped cubicle. I started my career working at a large law firm in New York. It was everything I could want as a twenty-something cutting their teeth in a new profession. I was living in New York for a few years and saw the rise of clear aligner businesses.

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What is Forex Trading and How Does it Work?

The Startup Magazine

A French tourist in Egypt can’t pay in euros to see the pyramids because it’s not the locally accepted currency. session (New York). For example, if you live in the U.S. and want to buy cheese from France, you or the company you buy the cheese from has to pay the French for the cheese in euros (EUR).

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

online.wsj.com

Loading… New York. Israel Minister: No Change to Egypt Deal Israels foreign minister said Israel would not agree to re-evaluate its peace deal with Egypt. Meanwhile, an Egypt-based, al Qaeda-inspired group claimed responsibility for Fridays attack along the border. Finance, Banking, Loans, etc.