Ziad Barouni is an international speaker, consultant, and multi-award-winning entrepreneur. With expertise in storytelling, critical thinking, agile learning, and entrepreneurship, Ziad is dedicated to helping individuals develop an entrepreneurial mindset and unlock their creative potential. As the founder of the Just Start Innovating program, Ziad empowers youths in rural areas to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and unleash their creative skills.

He has worked with prestigious organizations and institutions worldwide, including Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Cewas, Free Press Unlimited, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, and Hult Prize Foundation. Ziad's entrepreneurial journey started with the creation of SnackableNews, a native advertising platform that garnered recognition and won the prestigious Queen Rania Award for Entrepreneurship and the 1st Prize at the Dubai's Social Media Influencers' Summit 2015. Prior to that, he founded Waleg, a pop culture blog that attracted over 15 million visitors per month.

Passionate about innovation and education, Ziad collaborates with universities, incubators, and organizations globally to mentor and support students and startup founders in telling their stories and scaling their business models. With a wealth of certifications in various topics, including critical thinking, online learning development, leadership, and storytelling, Ziad continues to make a significant impact in the entrepreneurial world. Join Ziad Barouni on his journey and discover how he can help you unlock your potential, tell your story, and reinvent yourself.

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