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Sep 25
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#29-10 Lessons Every Impact Founder Need...

Nadine Zidani
About this episode
  • What does it really take to build a business with impact?
    After 28 conversations with founders, investors, and changemakers on Impact Talk, I’m sharing the 10 most important lessons I’ve learned about impact entrepreneurship, lessons every founder should know.
    🔗 Sponsor acknowledgment:This episode is brought to you by the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) — one of the world’s leading forums on the green economy, advancing the future of sustainable development.
    📅 The next edition takes place in Dubai on 1–2 October 2025.
    👉 Register here to join the summit.

    In this special solo episode, I cover:
    Why storytelling beats pitching.
    The power of measuring your impact.
    How to build networks that open doors.
    Why profit is not a dirty word.
    When VC money helps — and when it doesn’t.
    Why awareness comes before adoption.
    The importance of building a community.
    Pivoting until it works.
    Finding your support system.
    And learning to be misunderstood (and still move forward).

    These are lessons drawn from real conversations with founders across MENA, and from my own journey as the founder of MENA Impact, a certified B Corp dedicated to building the regional impact ecosystem.

Whether you’re a startup founder, an entrepreneur, or simply someone curious about the future of sustainable business, this episode will give you insights you can apply on your own journey.

👉 Founders: join the MENA Impact Community to connect with peers, partners, and investors building the ecosystem for impact.

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