Ali Chehade

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Founder and CEO @ The Dream Matcher
Ali Chehade's Location
Beirut Governorate, Lebanon, Lebanon
About Ali Chehade

Let me start by getting this out of the way: I am a Jack of All Trades.I am a media professional with more than 15 years of media production and management.I have very diverse general interests, including: Philosophy, Space, Sciences, Anthropology, Psychology, Technology, Futurology, and the interaction between all those.I got a BA in Communication Arts from the Lebanese American University and an MS in Media Management from Southern Illinois University, which I got on a Fulbright scholarship.Between 2012 and 2015, I was the lead startup coach at AltCity, one of Beirut's first startup incubators. Since 2011, I organized tens of events, including hackathons, professional panels, training sessions, and networking events. I am also a motivational speaker, and a university-level instructor in the topics of media, business, and entrepreneurship and a startup consultant. I was named one of Lebanon's top 20 entrepreneurs of 2015 by Executive Magazine. In 2013, I attended an intensive entrepreneurship program at Draper University in Silicon Valley, where I later volunteered as a program assistant and mentor for two program sessions. I have given talks at multiple universities including Stanford and Yale.I am a marketing fanatic and have led the creative marketing efforts of multiple businesses and startups.I have an extensive experience as a TV and video producer and host. I worked on Zaven Koyoumdjian's "Bala Toul Sireh", a prime-time talk show, and "Alam Al Sabah", a morning show through which I hosted a weekly segment about social media. I am an experimental serial entrepreneur and the founder of The Dream Matcher, which creates and licenses platforms that help people achieve their dreams (www.dreammatcher.info). I am the host and lead organizer of The Dream Matcher Experience, Lebanon's longest-running and most attended networking event, with more than 50 events, and 2500 attendees. In addition to The Dream Matcher, I also founded (and failed) multiple startups in the fields of self-improvement, food and beverage, and technology. Some major clients/employers I worked with directly: Berytech, Arabnet, AltCity, PwC UAE, Plan International, ASMAE, Crisis Action, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Future TV, Al Arabi TV, Lebanese American University.Specialties: sales, communication, media strategy, media production, project management, social media, media management, motivational speaking

Ali Chehade's Current Company Details
The Dream Matcher

The Dream Matcher

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Ali Chehade Work Experience Details
  • The Dream Matcher
    Founder And Ceo
    The Dream Matcher
  • The Dream Matcher
    Founder & Ceo
    The Dream Matcher Jun 2010 - Present
    The Dream Matcher Experience is Lebanon's longest running networking event. More than 60 events have been organized in Lebanon, and tens of other events have been organized and licensed around the world (Canada, Spain, Turkey, Dubai, Syria, USA).More than 3000 people have attended these events.
  • Bitlove
    Caretaker (Content And Account Moderator)
    Bitlove Jul 2021 - Dec 2022
    North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    I worked as a Caretaker (Community Manager) for an online social network with more than 10 million weekly active users. I handled, on average, around 500 cases per day.Cases included content reports, guideline and policy breaches, scam and fake account.
  • Future Television
    Segment Anchor/Director/Producer
    Future Television Jan 2004 - May 2019
    Beirut District, Lebanon
    Since 2004, I have worked on an off with Zaven Kouyoumdjian on hundreds of episodes of his shows "Sireh Winfatahet" and currently " Bala Toul Sireh". Over the course of these years, I have researched, produced, written, filmed, and edited hundreds of reports on current affairs, social issues, entrepreneurship, technology, and more.
  • Future Television
    Segment Producer And Host (Alam Alsabah Morning Show)
    Future Television Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
    Beirut District, Lebanon
    I hosted for two years a 15-minute segment on Social Media related topics. Over more than 100 episodes, I tackled topics including privacy, marketing, news accuracy, the social and psychological impact of social media, and many others. I also interviewed dozens of guests from relevant fields.
  • Arabnet
    Consultant / Program Manager
    Arabnet Nov 2018 - Dec 2018
    Beirut District, Lebanon
    Worked with Arabnet on executing a 4 day business bootcamp and a 2-day pitching competition for a client in KSA. Responsibilities included:- Managing application process- Securing 11 high profile Saudi judges- Securing 10 speakers and trainers- Develop scoring mechanisms for two rounds of judging- Consult on bootcamp agenda- Coordinate with 25 finalists coming from different areas in the KSA- On-site management of bootcamp and pitch event- Direct promotion video content that was taken during the bootcamp
  • Fit District
    Digital Marketing Executive
    Fit District Jan 2017 - May 2017
    Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
    Fitness industry marketing is one of my favorite domains. I led Fit District's digital marketing efforts during their launch phase in Beirut. I enjoy providing full-circle services, my job with Fit District was to brainstorm and pitch ideas, as well as the production of multimedia content (Videos, Photos, Posters). I created some of my proudest work here. More info:
  • The Shakery
    Founder
    The Shakery Jan 2015 - Feb 2017
    Beirut
    The Shakery is an innovative approach to a juice bar.
  • Altcity
    Event Organizer - Project Coordinator - Startup Community Manager
    Altcity Oct 2012 - Jan 2016
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Responsible for organizing and promoting entrepreneurship related events at AltCity (A co-working.community, and events space). Some events are my creation from scratch, others have been assigned to me. My responsibilities include:- Logistics coordination- Guest/panelists/trainers coordination- Promotion (online, offline)- On-ground execution- Partner/sponsor relations- Startup mentoring- Public speaking / Pitching trainingMy original events/workshops:-DevAppLB - Idea Generation Workshop-DevAppLB - Panel on Mobile App Trends in Lebanon and Beyond-The Big Bang Theory Marathon- Beirut Hack Nights- The Dream Matcher- AltCity Movie Nights- Bitcoin 101- Skill Pills - I See Dad Startups (Halloween Party for Entrepreneurs)- Photography for Non-PhotographersOther events I organized:-Series of technical workshops (mobile app development and design) under the DevAppLB campaign- DevAppLB Mobile App Hackathon (Startup Weekend style Hackathon)- DevAppLB Pitchfest- Meet the ExpertsPrograms I coordinated:DevAppLB 2013DevAppLB 2014Netherlands Game Award 2013
  • Platinum Fitness Club
    Digital Marketing And Member Engagement Consultant
    Platinum Fitness Club Oct 2012 - Jan 2016
    Beirut, Lebanon
    - I revamped an almost inactive Facebook page and bumped up the likes organically from 300 to 7000+ (https://www.facebook.com/fitnessclubplatinum)- Created a member loyalty program that rewards club members for being active at the club and on the Facebook page (200+ members joined the program)- Creating frequent competitions and incentive programs.
  • Pikaside
    Founder
    Pikaside Nov 2012 - Jan 2015
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Pikaside is a gamified surveying tool. Users pick sides on battles between brands/products/people/experiences/ and just about anything.Won second place at Startup Weekend Mount Lebanon
  • Draper University - Entrepreneurship Programs
    Program Assistant
    Draper University - Entrepreneurship Programs Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
    United States
  • Lebanese American University
    Instructor
    Lebanese American University Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Giving an undergraduate course on "Social Media" for Communication Arts Students
  • Startup Weekend Beirut
    Co-Organizer
    Startup Weekend Beirut Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
    Lebanon
    I was responsible of making sure that Startup Weekend Beirut is well organized. I was specically responsible for the marketing of the event. The event was attended by 150 participants and professionals.
  • Sireh Winfatahet (Future Tv)
    Website/Social Media Manager
    Sireh Winfatahet (Future Tv) Jan 2009 - Jul 2012
    Beirut
    Managed the re-creation of the website of a pan-Arab TV talk show (Sireh Winfatahet)Developed and implemented a social media strategy that utilized Facebook (/zavenonline), YouTube (/zavenonline), and Twitter (/zaven_k) to increase the show’s online presence and its interaction with the viewersAchieved the “Outstanding Achievement Award” of the Pan Arab Web Awards Academy competition in June 2011.
  • Rifflex
    Co-Founder/ Marketing Strategist
    Rifflex Oct 2011 - Feb 2012
    Beirut, Lebanon
  • Wdbx 91.1 Fm
    Volunteer Producer/Host/Dj
    Wdbx 91.1 Fm Jan 2011 - May 2011
    Carbondale, Il
    Produced and hosted a morning radio talk-show that introduced the Americans to the Arabic and Middle Eastern cultures, and presents a more positive and realistic image of the Middle East (www.facebook.com/aliandsam911)
  • Nbc Universal
    Marketing Intern
    Nbc Universal Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
    - Interned at the Digital Network Marketing & Distribution Department- Was responsible of updating the department’s website- Was responsible of tracking network spot sales to affiliates around the USA

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Ali Chehade works for The Dream Matcher

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Ali Chehade's current role is Founder and CEO.

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Ali Chehade attended Institute For The Future, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Lebanese American University, University Of Southern California, Draper University Of Heroes.

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