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Nov 2024
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EP9: I left corporate to start my busine...

Nadine Samra
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He made a bold move: leaving his corporate career to embark on a new journey as a co-founder of a startup. He’s now blending corporate excellence with entrepreneurial innovation in the tech space—a unique and powerful mix! 
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