Hardware Podcasts

#055 - Why hardware startup ecosystem in Lebanon is becoming interesting, with Raja Younes of Startupsfund, Futuris Technologies, Lebanon

The Hardware Entrepreneur · 23 May 2018 · 24m

What this episode covers

Raja Younes of Startupsfund and Futuris Technologies explains why Lebanon is becoming an attractive hub for hardware startups and engineering talent. He highlights the country's high education rankings, government incentives like tax exemptions, and the cost advantage of Lebanese engineers compared to Europe and Asia. Younes details his initiatives to bridge the gap between local talent and global market needs, citing success stories like Tony Fadell and companies like IPG Photonics and Nixon establishing operations in Beirut.

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Startupsfund, Futuris Technologies, IPG Photonics, Nixon, Cisco Systems, Intel
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American University of Beirut, Tony Fadell, Stanford, Getting to Yes

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