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Jul 2023
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Sparking Innovation: Two Lebanese Startu...

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast where we introduce you to two Lebanese startups and their innovators who have been shortlisted for PepsiCo's esteemed Greenhouse Accelerator Program: MENA Sustainability Edition in its second iteration.

Joining our host Lynn are three special guests: Yasmin Fansa, PepsiCo’s Middle East Sustainability Lead; Hasan Jaafar, Co-Founder and CEO of YY-ReGen, which is specialized in renewable energy, and Nada Ghanem, Founder of Dooda Solutions, an earthworm farm. 

Tune in to explore the realm of sustainable agriculture and the motivation behind PepsiCo’s decision to launch its program in the MENA region, and get exclusive insights into the innovators’ stories, breakthrough solutions, and future vision for Lebanon. 

To learn more about the startups’ mission and services, follow Dooda Solutions @doodasolutions and YY ReGen @yyregen on Instagram, and be sure to visit @PepsiCoMiddleEast the program’s official website on www.greenhouseaccelerator.com/mena to keep up with the latest updates!


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