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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, French; learning Arabic
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • In between student and professional life! (future managem...
  • Bachelor of Computer Engineering
  • From Brumana, Lebanon
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Learn and then learn more.

ABOUT ME

Running my own startup between Beirut and Dubai, and working on Bitcoin advocacy in the Middle East.

Born and raised in Beirut, moved to montreal in '06, became a TEDster (www.ted.com) , a TEDx organizer (www.tedxmcgill.com), and a tech-enthusiast slowly getting his feet wet in the startup world.

I rock climb, parkour, MovNat, Crossfit, and have tried every other sport that has come my way. I also eat paleo, love the outdoors, and if you haven't figured it out by now, am passionate about health and fitness.

PHILOSOPHY

Aim your wagon to a star you'll never land short of the moon.

Interests

Parkour, Rock climbing, and other sports. Camping, reading, movies, sunsets, wild animals, relaxing at the beach, building and taking apart stuff.

  • animals
  • fitness
  • running
  • crossfit
  • technology
  • movies
  • reading
  • outdoor activities
  • camping
  • sports
  • rock climbing
  • beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rock-Climbed the face of a mountain at an altitude of 2500m. You get to the top of the mountain, alone, with no civilization in sight, a very calm and serene moment. Looking at the sun set over the horizon. It feels so peaceful.

Teach, Learn, Share

"Smile, breathe and go slowly."
— Thich Nhat Hanh

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Lebanon

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