a world where opportunities can be elusive, Opportunify.online stands as a beacon, connecting individuals and businesses with the resources they need to thrive. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding, a marketer looking to enhance your content, or a professional navigating the challenges of remote work, Opportunify.online offers a platform designed to solve real-world problems and drive success. By providing tools, templates, and insights, Opportunify.online helps you identify… Show more a world where opportunities can be elusive, Opportunify.online stands as a beacon, connecting individuals and businesses with the resources they need to thrive. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding, a marketer looking to enhance your content, or a professional navigating the challenges of remote work, Opportunify.online offers a platform designed to solve real-world problems and drive success. By providing tools, templates, and insights, Opportunify.online helps you identify, validate, and capitalize on opportunities, ensuring that you stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. Discover how Opportunify.online can transform your approach to finding and seizing opportunities, making your journey to success more streamlined and effective. This introduction follows key principles such as keeping it short, referring to a concern or problem readers might have, and explaining why the platform is important Show less

n the fast-paced world of business and innovation, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just a good idea; it demands continuous learning, expert guidance, and a robust support system. ECOLE961 is your gateway to transforming entrepreneurial dreams into thriving realities. Whether you’re taking your first steps in the entrepreneurial world or looking to hone advanced skills, our comprehensive training and mentorship programs are designed to elevate your potential and propel you toward… Show more n the fast-paced world of business and innovation, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just a good idea; it demands continuous learning, expert guidance, and a robust support system. ECOLE961 is your gateway to transforming entrepreneurial dreams into thriving realities. Whether you’re taking your first steps in the entrepreneurial world or looking to hone advanced skills, our comprehensive training and mentorship programs are designed to elevate your potential and propel you toward success.The Vision Behind ECOLE961At ECOLE961, we believe that every individual possesses a unique potential to innovate and create impactful solutions. Our mission is to nurture this potential by providing a holistic educational experience that blends theoretical knowledge with practical application. Our name, ECOLE961, reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, with a nod to our Lebanese roots, as “961” represents the country code of Lebanon.Comprehensive Modules: From Elementary to ProfessionalOne size does not fit all, especially in the diverse world of entrepreneurship. That’s why ECOLE961 offers a tiered approach to learning, with modules that cater to varying levels of expertise. Our curriculum is meticulously crafted to ensure that every learner, regardless of their starting point, can find the right path to growth and success. Show less

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Today, Entrepreneurslb/ACADEMY has set its sight on yet another challenging vision, one that transforms clients to partners and transcends quality by elevating it to trust. Today, Entrepreneurslb/ACADEMY is launching new courses in Artificial Intelligence; blockchain and Data analytics besides its best seller courses in social media and analytics.Be it a 2-day training workshop for improving interviewing skills or a year-long modular program for developing tomorrow's leaders, our clients… Show more Today, Entrepreneurslb/ACADEMY has set its sight on yet another challenging vision, one that transforms clients to partners and transcends quality by elevating it to trust. Today, Entrepreneurslb/ACADEMY is launching new courses in Artificial Intelligence; blockchain and Data analytics besides its best seller courses in social media and analytics.Be it a 2-day training workshop for improving interviewing skills or a year-long modular program for developing tomorrow's leaders, our clients can count on us – can trust us the most – to deliver the product or service that will meet their expectations on all fronts. Design, Development and Audit of Key Performance Indicators, Management of Change. Performance Measurement and Management, Design and Implementation of Scorecards and Dashboards (including the Balanced Scorecard) Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Surveys, Quality Management; Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service; Sales Management Systems; Customer Service Programs; Budget Systems and Manuals; Feasibility Studies; Business and Financial Forecasting; to name a few EntrepreneurslbACADEMY presents a modular structure of our training programs, the client-focused mindset of every professional we have, and the flexible pricing structures we offer make our ability to customize client-centric products almost endless. That is why many of our clients have been with us since we were founded and why we will stop at nothing to keep them with us for generations to come. This is why needed guidance or candid feedback from someone who could provide either, privately and objectively. Show less

Enablement of digital client relationships this will be dione through encouragement of startups innovation and backups• Financial Institutions will offer digitally: Self-service assisted advisory and predicted support to their clients.• SMEs get better engaged with the customer and have the ability to easily satisfy their needs and wants timely.• They reduce costs through self-service and improve loyalty and trust through activities quickly and simply. Omni-channel communication &… Show more Enablement of digital client relationships this will be dione through encouragement of startups innovation and backups• Financial Institutions will offer digitally: Self-service assisted advisory and predicted support to their clients.• SMEs get better engaged with the customer and have the ability to easily satisfy their needs and wants timely.• They reduce costs through self-service and improve loyalty and trust through activities quickly and simply. Omni-channel communication & distribution• The branch capability has been re-oriented/re-modelled based on how digital fulfils journeys.• Customer journeys and customer context is managed across time and devices.Client Service ExcellenceProducts designed for customer needsUsage of omni-channel distributionUsage of value-added- & self-servicesIncreased net sales time/client timeSales-focused organizationIT ExcellenceIncreased STP and automation throughout the organizationNon-core IT services outsourcedCapabilities to rapidly implement digital platforms and technologiesOperational ExcellenceIndustrialized & automated processesLean and efficient process landscapeLean and innovative organizationCentralized shared functions/servicesEfficient partnerships & alliancesTechnology Customer expectations Customer habits Competition Low interests RegulationsDigital workforce enablementFully digitalized branch of the future• Branches will focus on key complex products and offer a more personalized advisory services.• Branches will reflect customer journeys and understand where the client is.New ecosystems & business models• Banks provide a broader offering from outside their core to give more value to the customer and get better customer engagement and advocacy.• FinTechs offer less complex banking services with fewer channels and a focused set of customer facing services. Show less

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• The National Council For Entrepreneurship And Innovation seek to promote Lebanon status as an emerging market center - an ideal place for entrepreneurship and innovation• The National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship seek to identify and recommend solutions to issues critical to driving the innovation economy, including enabling entrepreneurs and firms to successfully access and develop a skilled, globally competitive workforce.

In a nutshell our interest is to drive Digital Transformation to provide Advisory, explore new opportunities such as AI and Fintech and improve SMEs and startups capacity building modulesOur main focus is to connect the most innovative, promising venture-backed, emerging growth and early-stage companies with active InvestorsWe believe in entrepreneurs and ventures this is why we work towards achieving excellence for investments on those groundsOur goal is to helpInvestors… Show more In a nutshell our interest is to drive Digital Transformation to provide Advisory, explore new opportunities such as AI and Fintech and improve SMEs and startups capacity building modulesOur main focus is to connect the most innovative, promising venture-backed, emerging growth and early-stage companies with active InvestorsWe believe in entrepreneurs and ventures this is why we work towards achieving excellence for investments on those groundsOur goal is to helpInvestors who are generally most attracted to those new companies distinguished by their strong co-founding team, a balanced "risk/reward" profile (in which high risk due to the untested, disruptive innovations is balanced out by high potential returns) and "scalability" (the likelihood that a start-up can expand its operations by serving more markets or more customers).Identify Attractive startups who generally have lower "bootstrapping" (self-funding of startups by the founders) costs, higher risk, and higher potential return on investment. Successful startups are typically more scalable than an established business, in the sense that the startup has the potential to grow rapidly with a limited investment of capital, labour or land. Show less

EntrepreneursLB network The BePlan Initiative The Venture Incubation Program is a 12-week program designed to help make progress on their entrepreneurial ventures. We help those committed to building their venture among an engaging community at the incubator. Selected teams will have access to VIP-only resources and support to help them reach their milestones.The network will group investors and startups around the following aims:•Develop a community engagement strategy… Show more EntrepreneursLB network The BePlan Initiative The Venture Incubation Program is a 12-week program designed to help make progress on their entrepreneurial ventures. We help those committed to building their venture among an engaging community at the incubator. Selected teams will have access to VIP-only resources and support to help them reach their milestones.The network will group investors and startups around the following aims:•Develop a community engagement strategy, strengthening and establishing relationships and partnerships with the members of the digital community across Lebanon •Create connections between startup communities, investors and established companies •Improve links with the investor community Be a voice and feedback loop for the community to local and national government •Build understanding of needs through community engagement: connect with startups, understanding where the gaps are and how the firm can actively support communities •Establish and nurture strategic relationships with regional stakeholders (including digital startups, councils, corporates, LEPs, educational institutions) •Create a network: coordinate and bring together startup organisations and groups across the ecosystem to create opportunities for connection and mutual support •Organise cross-city events and meetups, providing opportunities for collaboration and support between startups, investors and mentors •Facilitate grassroots communications by highlighting startup stories, •Through connection with the ecosystem, increase understanding of best practices across the region Show less

•20 years international experience in the SME sector, focusing on value chain development, quality management, enterprise and producer organisation development, market development, institutional strengthening and reform;1997-present Data and Investment Consult LebanonThis is my own run business which specializes in consulting database analysis and lately since 2005 has been active in all online marketing solutions- We have special reporting in a number of macro and micro business… Show more •20 years international experience in the SME sector, focusing on value chain development, quality management, enterprise and producer organisation development, market development, institutional strengthening and reform;1997-present Data and Investment Consult LebanonThis is my own run business which specializes in consulting database analysis and lately since 2005 has been active in all online marketing solutions- We have special reporting in a number of macro and micro business related analysis with specific interest in the ecosystem http://www.datainvestconsult.com/The firm has a wide range of websites and networks in emarketing and sme solutionsThe firm consulted for several corporate on their online presence and reputationData and Investment Consult Lebanon also run a serie of yearly conferences the most famous is The Business Entrepreneurship Forum – The BePlan ( theBePlan.site )2014-present EntrepreneursLB network The BePlan Initiative The Venture Incubation Program is a 12-week program designed to help make progress on their entrepreneurial ventures. We help those committed to building their venture among an engaging community at the incubator. Selected teams will have access to VIP-only resources and support to help them reach their milestones.The network will group investors and startups around the following aims:•Develop a community engagement strategy, strengthening and establishing relationships and partnerships with the members of the digital community across Lebanon •Create connections between startup communities, investors and established companies •Improve links with the investor community 2014-2015SANDOOQ.COM ADVISORY for Crowdfunding solutionsThis consultancy focused on investment-based crowdfunding, also called. “crowdinvesting”Ministry of Economy and TradeSME ADVISORY CAPACITY BUILDING Program for the Lebanese Republic Show less

Macro economic Research database enhancement and trainingMaintaining websites and networks in emarketing and sme solutionsConsulting for several corporate on their online presence and reputation run a serie of yearly conferences the most famous is The Business Entrepreneurship Forum – The BePlan ( theBePlan.site )Doing research in the field of philosophy of economics.Participating in suggesting new curricula for teaching ancient and medieval philosophyOrganising… Show more Macro economic Research database enhancement and trainingMaintaining websites and networks in emarketing and sme solutionsConsulting for several corporate on their online presence and reputation run a serie of yearly conferences the most famous is The Business Entrepreneurship Forum – The BePlan ( theBePlan.site )Doing research in the field of philosophy of economics.Participating in suggesting new curricula for teaching ancient and medieval philosophyOrganising training courses and workshops Organizing Conferences and Seminars Develop STARTUPS back up strategies the development of a social networking based website that acts as a profile and communication forum for individuals and corporate to develop their businesses through an online strategic meanTo develop timely and up to date market analysis in the main core competencies of Investment and Financial Markets with special interest in Structured products and finance Islamic Finance and Risk Management in the goal of developing models of market risk, credit risk and operational risk measurement with financial intermediaries and risk managers.To introduce a first class economic advisory service that will help bridge the gap between the speed of information and the speed of delivering finance and ebusiness based informationTo help integration with the requirements of the global financial system, provide them with necessary instruments, helping them develop and reinforce their structures, and facilitate their spread.To educate and research world systemic crisis and ask why early signals always fail??To help and encourage Islamic banking institutions to integrate into global markets will push them forward to compete with all other financial institutions, stimulating them to innovate to meet the needs of corporate and individual customers, expand their scope and base of work. Show less

• Financial Modelling Coach: Financial Modelling Coach. Areas of interest includes: Building Financial Model for Start-ups, Valuating Existing Business, IRR & NPV analysis..etc Advanced Accounting Rules.• Financial Model: Served a client who was looking for support to pull together a complex financial model to demonstrate the scalability of their business with a number of new products/consulting services they are launching. They needed to be able to demonstrate if they are to ramp up sales… Show more • Financial Modelling Coach: Financial Modelling Coach. Areas of interest includes: Building Financial Model for Start-ups, Valuating Existing Business, IRR & NPV analysis..etc Advanced Accounting Rules.• Financial Model: Served a client who was looking for support to pull together a complex financial model to demonstrate the scalability of their business with a number of new products/consulting services they are launching. They needed to be able to demonstrate if they are to ramp up sales resources, what impacts it will have on the rest of the business and the number of new resources that will be required across the business to support the growth, as well as space and other services.• Financial Modelling Excellence Trainer• A detailed introduction to PFI/PPP including an explanation of the different structures, an outline of a typical PFI project, potential advantages and disadvantages of PFI and the state of the PFI/PPP market • A look at the financial drivers including value for money and cash flow, a basic explanation of project finance, step-in rights and Direct Agreements and refinancing and secondary markets • An analysis of the procurement process including the tendering process, a summary of the Procurement Directives and different procedures • A focus on service commencement and performance levels including services and specifications and importantly the consequences of poor performance, remedies for this and dispute resolution Show less

 Professional trainer and mentor to certified management and risk diplomas – Masterclass Leader SMI – Financial Modelling For PPP/PF – CFA – FRM- CIA - AAOIFI and CIBAFI standardsMy highly advanced finance & accounting skills, coupled with my forte in building complex forecast models enable me to perform investment bank and enterprise grade analysis, leading to highly professionally prepared financial statementsCLIENTS: trained The Central Bank of Lebanon- The Banking Control… Show more  Professional trainer and mentor to certified management and risk diplomas – Masterclass Leader SMI – Financial Modelling For PPP/PF – CFA – FRM- CIA - AAOIFI and CIBAFI standardsMy highly advanced finance & accounting skills, coupled with my forte in building complex forecast models enable me to perform investment bank and enterprise grade analysis, leading to highly professionally prepared financial statementsCLIENTS: trained The Central Bank of Lebanon- The Banking Control Commision – The Securites Exchange Organization – The IMF – The World Bank- the EU Delegation in Lebanon – The MInistry of Economy- a number of Commercial and investment banks – Hisgh profile confidential clientsAreas Covered :• Risk Management For Enterprises And Financial Institutions• Financial Forecasting Modeling/Analysis• Financial Statement Preparation• DCF Valuation, NPV, IRR, ROI• Accounting • Social MediaMicrosoft Excel proficiency:• Building Complex Financial Forecast Models• Accounting and Bookkeeping in QuickBooks are offered in my suite of services.Standardization Of Islamic Standards Expertise with respect to consulting services and analysis of complex financial transactions; supports financial advisory projects and rating modeling systems . With more than 20 years of consulting, finance, valuation and business valuation experience, specializing in matters regarding business intelligence analysis and investments, asset allocations, and fiduciary responsibilities. Managing Partner And CEO of Data and Investment Consult-Lebanon –  Representative of CIBAFI and AAOIFI in Lebanon Member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists Member of the Global Association of risk Professionals Member of the  Professional trainer  CEO/The Centre For Islamic Finance  CEO/ebusinessLebanon initiative Consultant Researcher  FOCUS: Financial Modelling – Sharia and Jurisprudence - Econometrics and risk modeling - Finance – Islamic Risk – So Show less

Distinct capacity building projects, such as identifying a communications strategy, improving volunteer recruitment, ensuring thoughtful leadership succession, updating a nonprofit’s technology, and improving how it measures its outcomes, all build the capacity of a charitable nonprofit to effectively deliver its mission. When capacity building is successful, it strengthens a nonprofit’s ability to fulfill its mission over time, thereby enhancing the nonprofit’s ability to have a positive… Show more Distinct capacity building projects, such as identifying a communications strategy, improving volunteer recruitment, ensuring thoughtful leadership succession, updating a nonprofit’s technology, and improving how it measures its outcomes, all build the capacity of a charitable nonprofit to effectively deliver its mission. When capacity building is successful, it strengthens a nonprofit’s ability to fulfill its mission over time, thereby enhancing the nonprofit’s ability to have a positive impact on lives and communities.Why is capacity building important?While frequently invisible, and often overlooked, capacity building is the all-important “infrastructure” that supports and shapes charitable nonprofits into forces for good. Capacity building enables nonprofit organizations and their leaders to develop competencies and skills that can make them more effective and sustainable, thus increasing the potential for charitable nonprofits to enrich lives and solve society’s most intractable problems. Show less

Legal Form : non-affiliated NGOAlma Matter The National Council For Entrepreneurship And Innovation seek to promote Lebanon status as an emerging market center - an ideal place for entrepreneurship and innovation The National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship will seek to identify and recommend solutions to issues critical to driving the innovation economy, including enabling entrepreneurs and firms to successfully access and develop a skilled, globally competitive… Show more Legal Form : non-affiliated NGOAlma Matter The National Council For Entrepreneurship And Innovation seek to promote Lebanon status as an emerging market center - an ideal place for entrepreneurship and innovation The National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship will seek to identify and recommend solutions to issues critical to driving the innovation economy, including enabling entrepreneurs and firms to successfully access and develop a skilled, globally competitive workforce. Show less

• BUILDING ANALYTICS solutions for social media use Designing and maintaining data systems and databases; this includes fixing coding errors and other data-related problems.• Mining data from primary and secondary sources, then reorganizing said data in a format that can be easily read by either human or machine.• Using statistical tools to interpret data sets, paying particular attention to trends and patterns that could be valuable for diagnostic and predictive analytics… Show more • BUILDING ANALYTICS solutions for social media use Designing and maintaining data systems and databases; this includes fixing coding errors and other data-related problems.• Mining data from primary and secondary sources, then reorganizing said data in a format that can be easily read by either human or machine.• Using statistical tools to interpret data sets, paying particular attention to trends and patterns that could be valuable for diagnostic and predictive analytics efforts.• Preparing reports that effectively communicate trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.• Collaborating with programmers, engineers, and organizational leaders to identify opportunities for process improvements, recommend system modifications, and develop policies for data governance. Show less

• Company diagnosis and integration in international networks• Authority on the analysis of the existing economic structure in Lebanon, and all statistical data related to the number and size of companies, their geographical concentration and key sectors.• Analyst of the prevailing legal, administrative and financial environment for the establishment of new businesses in Lebanon; special emphasis of the needs of existing and start-up businesses with a particular emphasis on… Show more • Company diagnosis and integration in international networks• Authority on the analysis of the existing economic structure in Lebanon, and all statistical data related to the number and size of companies, their geographical concentration and key sectors.• Analyst of the prevailing legal, administrative and financial environment for the establishment of new businesses in Lebanon; special emphasis of the needs of existing and start-up businesses with a particular emphasis on entrepreneurs.• Engagement specialist on the existing “resource networks”• Analyst specialist on the division of a consistent set of activities within business development services targeted at multi-sectoral entrepreneurs enabling day-to-day management support to both existing and start-up entrepreneurs.• Financial Analyst in the development of a new and innovative financial instrument, including the legal status of the proposed fund, a preliminary identification of potential financial non-banking partners including international donors (i.e IFC) and an appraisal of the structure and level of human and financial resources required to implement the new financial instrument. Show less

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We have set up crowdfunding software solutions, start-ups, potential entrepreneurs, charity organizations, and anybody who need funds can gather them for their project from any place. All you need to do is trust our skilled experts. The novelty of this is that we also use the issuance of tokens to fund startups on equity basis venturesThink of a fundraising approach as a funnel- your pitch at the wide end and a bunch of investors in the closed end. The servicde tap the individual's… Show more We have set up crowdfunding software solutions, start-ups, potential entrepreneurs, charity organizations, and anybody who need funds can gather them for their project from any place. All you need to do is trust our skilled experts. The novelty of this is that we also use the issuance of tokens to fund startups on equity basis venturesThink of a fundraising approach as a funnel- your pitch at the wide end and a bunch of investors in the closed end. The servicde tap the individual's needs to make sure they finely reach their objective. Whether you are an investor, banker, or venture capitalist firm, we help you at every step.• The innovative software makes it easy to raise finances.• Create responsive online platforms to pitch your projects.• Expect better reach and networking through our solutions.• Our crowdfunding solutions streamline traditional ways. Thousands of certified investors can oversee, interact with, and share your fundraising campaign by using our crowdfunding solutions. It’s an easy, quick, and interactive way to move forward with our developers. One of the greatest things about crowdfunding solutions is their capacity to unify and streamline your fundraising efforts. By building a single profile you remove the need to chase each of them separately. You can share and promote your project via social media, email newsletters, and other digital tactics easily with our crowdfunding solutions. Turn the traffic to your website and other resources swiftly. By creating a crowdfunding movement, clients get an invaluable process of looking at your business from the top level and boiling it down into a polished package. Our crowdfunding solutions can help seamlessly. Show less

centreforislamicfinance seeks Islamic Finance advising And Innovative Solutions For A Dynamic World –comes at a challenging time for the industry as it will highlight risk management Basle 3 conformity issues and best practices for Islamic finance

ISLAMIC FINANCE ARABIA is a high-value CONSULTANCY and shariaa compliant keen office whicj is offering high-quality service providing real-time research reports and islamic investment news aimed at professional bankers; practitioners and investment professionals who follow Islamic finance sector and its market.

We build our community of potential customers, mentors, experts and strategic partners around this position.1) We believe in the philosophy of “all for one and one for all” – your success will be our success; furthermore we believe in the power of the knowledge economy - Building sound ICT policies is just the beginning.2) We believe in connecting to one person at a time – building relationships for a better world.3) We believe that social media is a useful tool that works… Show more We build our community of potential customers, mentors, experts and strategic partners around this position.1) We believe in the philosophy of “all for one and one for all” – your success will be our success; furthermore we believe in the power of the knowledge economy - Building sound ICT policies is just the beginning.2) We believe in connecting to one person at a time – building relationships for a better world.3) We believe that social media is a useful tool that works, allowing us to meet the people we need to meet.4) We believe in the law of reaction – just get up and do it!My key competencies for this TOR are Understanding of the conditions and challenges for sustainable clusters, value chain, markets and social livelihoods development in developing countries, and enabling poor individuals, groups and communities to participate in market activities, including clusters and value chain development. Excellent knowledge and contact with Lebanon ecosystem  Competent in all aspects of project cycle management and especially in facilitating proposals from applicants for grant scheme funds.  Expertise and experience in programme and project monitoring and evaluation;  Excellent written and spoken English;  Regional experience in SME/SMCI sector in MENA region Experience in building institutional capacity in civil society or government  Experience in initiating and organizing knowledge exchange programs, such as conferences, seminars/symposia, workshops, study visits;  Excellent communication and facilitation skills;  Experience with EC procedures. Show less

Editing news and views for investment in the arab world and monitoring Lebanon macro