Tune in to our conversation with Daizy Gedeon, award-winning Australian-Lebanese journalist and filmmaker, as we explore journalism, women in the media, Lebanon, the Middle East, and the evolving responsibility of telling stories differently.
Drawing on her decades-long career spanning sports journalism, the Olympic Games, foreign affairs, and some of the defining stories from Lebanon and the region, Daizy shares her perspective on breaking barriers in journalism, challenging traditional media narratives, and ensuring diverse voices and experiences are represented. Together, we discuss how international media portrays Lebanon, Orientalist narratives in Middle Eastern reporting, the relationship between journalism and advocacy, and the impact of constant exposure to war and suffering. We also explore one of the biggest challenges facing journalism today: whether, in an age of endless information, the real crisis is no longer a lack of news, but a lack of attention.
Tune in to our conversation with Rawad Assaf, Co-founder of RAMS Services and former Chief Technology Officer of the UK Lebanon Tech Hub, as we explore entrepreneurship, innovation, artificial intelligence, and the future of Lebanon’s technology ecosystem.
Drawing on his experience supporting startups and building technology teams, Rawad shares his perspective on Lebanon’s growing innovation landscape, the opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurs, and the role of AI in shaping the future of business. Together, we discuss engineering talent, leadership, startup growth, and what it will take to position Lebanon as a regional hub for technology and innovation.