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Lisa Quan | 21 de enero de 2024 | Vistas: 12
Antigua Forum Economic Growth Entrepreneurship InnovationThe Antigua Forum is a project of Universidad Francisco Marroquín in Guatemala, and an exclusive, annual gathering of political reformers and entrepreneurs from around the world who believe in the power of human ingenuity and free enterprise to dramatically improve the well-being of people everywhere.
During the Antigua Forum's 13th edition, Javier Parellada interviews Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, the founder of Ideas Beyond Borders. Faisal provides insights into his upbringing in Iraq, underlining the challenges he faced during Saddam Hussein's regime and the subsequent chaos brought about by the Iraq war. Despite the turmoil, Faisal's journey led him to the United States, where he was driven by a sense of responsibility to help his community back home. This sense of duty sparked the idea for Ideas Beyond Borders, an organization dedicated to bridging the accessibility gap of classical liberal values in the Middle East.
I've become more and more interested in the application of the classical liberal values, other than just making them accessible, but rather having people see what they actually mean.”
Faisal delves into the core mission of Ideas Beyond Borders, highlighting its focus on translating and disseminating essential materials that were previously inaccessible to Arabic-speaking communities. He stresses the importance of providing alternative perspectives and empowering individuals with knowledge to advocate for change within their societies. Through this initiative, Faisal aims to foster critical thinking and promote progressive ideals such as entrepreneurship and innovation as catalysts for societal development.
Come with an open mind! You're surrounded with a lot of people who have built things before and who are here to help you.”
The conversation shifts towards the practical implications of Ideas Beyond Borders' work, particularly in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Middle East. Faisal shares success stories of individuals who have received assistance from the organization, illustrating the tangible impact of their efforts. During the Antigua Forum, Faisal aims to create a scalable entrepreneurship model that can contribute to economic growth and market ecosystem.
Nuestra misión es la enseñanza y difusión de los principios éticos, jurídicos y económicos de una sociedad de personas libres y responsables.
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