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Aug 2024
44m 41s

Fares Akkad on media, startups, and the ...

Strategy& Middle East
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Motivated by curiosity, creativity, communication, and good food, Fares Akkad’s career has taken him on an exciting journey — from consulting, to makeup, to one of the biggest media and tech companies in the world. The common theme through it all? Making a positive impact on others. Press play to hear Karim Sarkis interview him as he opens up about his career path, the future of AI, and his personal passions.

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