Now, more than ever, the world needs entrepreneurs to rethink what’s possible As a result, the Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, is excited to announce that it is officially launching its newest chapter in Iraq under the Levant Program. While the Silicon-Valley based program has chapters in over 200 cities worldwide, early-stage […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
With the growth of the private sector and freelance work, businesses are beginning to recognise the need for co-working spaces in Iraq. Traditional offices were already witnessing disruption before the pandemic, which has only accelerated in the past year. Around the world, people have found that working in shared spaces creates a sense of community […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Startups create jobs, new products and disruption. Agreed. We all love startups and we know that many in Iraq work hard to make ideas ‘happen’, with stories of Iraqi entrepreneurs inspiring us everyday. At the same time, around the world and particularly in Iraq, the process is far from easy. Our Startup from Scratch articles […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Commitments to addressing diversity in the workplace have been ever-increasing. For a long time, research has shed light on the serious lack of diversity in managerial roles and boards. However, civil unrest and the Black Lives Matter movement in the summer of 2020 have pushed organisations around the world to express their solidarity with the […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
We get it. Launching a startup is quite difficult in Iraq. But making sure your startup is resilient and won’t collapse in the midst of quarantine restrictions and other implications of the global pandemic makes the word ‘difficult’ a total understatement. In 2019, the government of Iraq imposed internet shutdowns in response to protests demanding […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Entrepreneurship programs aim to create a collaborative community for entrepreneurs to learn from successful businessmen and women, and experienced trainers. These programs shed light on the challenges facing startups and help guide entrepreneurs through developing their businesses with mentorship, trainings, and financing. There are growing efforts and programs to support Iraqi entrepreneurs and those interested […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
This is a guest post by Sumayya Kamal Mohamedamin, a passionate changemaker looking to use tech to bring change to her local community and help people in Iraq go global. Sumayya is a self-taught programmer which she has been pursuing during her major in Pharmacy at HMU. She has been involved in the tech field […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Access to appropriate financing is key to enabling small businesses to grow and expand. A lack of access to financing is often one of the biggest factors holding businesses back. In Iraq, funding options are limited and can sometimes seem unattainable. However, there is a way to increase the chances of obtaining funding for Iraqi […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
This article is the final part of a three-part series on introducing the concept of agile methodology by Sami Shaker, a Software Test Manager at Fratoria. Read the first part or second part. To recap, we started the series by explaining what Agile is and describing its terms, rituals and best practices. We then discussed […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Everything suddenly changed. Some people found themselves without anything to do; it was like getting stuck at a red light, forever. Others don’t even have the time to talk to their families because they are on the frontlines fighting the virus. This situation has made us feel like life has stopped. Students all over the […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
