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MENA Regional Lead @VillageCapital

Washington D.C.
Joined April 2009
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@sornsona
Alicia Sornson
4 years
Who are these investors focusing on impact in MENA and which sectors are they paying attention to? @villagecapital's latest report answers these questions and more. Read the report:
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@villagecapital
Village Capital
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ESOs in MENA are key players in bridging gaps by increasing access to capital, providing tailored guidance, and fostering inclusive entrepreneurship. Read the piece from Village Capital's MENA Regional Lead @sornsona at @ImpactEGlobal to learn more:
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I ntersect Innovation Hub (IIH) based in Palestine, supported by the Bank of Palestine, stands as a prime example of the transformative power of Entrepreneu ...
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@villagecapital
Village Capital
3 years
We partnered with Intersect Innovation Hub to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Palestine with a capacity-building program for ESOs. The focus is on developing strategy, sustainability, & impact. Meet the 7 organizations in the Palestine Ecosystem Building Initiative.
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@sornsona
Alicia Sornson
3 years
How can ecosystem builders best support entrepreneurs in MENA to succeed? Our latest insights report explores key themes, trends, gaps, and opportunities in the ecosystem. Download the report to learn more. @TheDGGF @SCBDFacility https://t.co/NaaC2O3IaN
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@sornsona
Alicia Sornson
3 years
And that was the moment I knew the code word for the #TSxCapitalOne #Giveaway! @CapitalOne, I’m ready to enter to see @taylorswift13 at #TSTheErasTour.
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@villagecapital
Village Capital
3 years
Among many challenges migrants face, a significant obstacle stands out: access to financial services. We’re excited to support 32 startups providing financial solutions for migrants in Africa, Asia, & MENA. Learn more about the program and the startups: https://t.co/D7KXFlyg4r
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Alicia Sornson
3 years
Apps are OPEN for the MENA Ecosystem Builders Program. We’re looking for locally-led ESOs based in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia, ready to develop their organizations’ financial, impact, and operational viability. Learn more here: https://t.co/pfGUfMq4xt
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@villagecapital
Village Capital
3 years
Our 2022 Impact Report shares a look back at our work to support and invest in early-stage, impact-creating entrepreneurs – and an invitation to join us in building our vision to reimagine how impact investment works to ensure equity and inclusiveness. https://t.co/f8mxlCWglf
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@villagecapital
Village Capital
3 years
Last week, our team joined the @stepconference in Dubai. One takeaway from @sornsona: Accelerators are needed to identify trends & raise awareness about what’s coming down the pipeline for investors. Learn more about our new program to support MENA ESOs: https://t.co/jIJG1ZqKXh
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@villagecapital
Village Capital
3 years
In partnership with @IFC_org and #WeFi, we're excited to share a toolkit to help investors and accelerators develop more consistent, data-driven, and equitable evaluations: ​​​​ https://t.co/I8p3DyPg19
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@villagecapital
Village Capital
3 years
One of the biggest challenges migrants face is their lack of access to the financial system of their new countries. @sornsona sat down with @annefieldonline at @forbes to discuss how entrepreneurs are helping address these roadblocks. https://t.co/gsDFyxEUvw
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@sornsona
Alicia Sornson
3 years
Thank you for the feature @forbes! Always excited about the work we do at @villagecapital.
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@sornsona
Alicia Sornson
3 years
Hot off the press! Our latest report is out! In our latest insight report, we take a closer look at the intersection of migration and financial inclusion as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie in this sector. Read it here -->
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Read the full report, Catalyzing Financial Inclusion: Gender-Inclusive Fintech Solutions for Migrants.
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@sornsona
Alicia Sornson
3 years
Calling founders creating financial solutions for #migrants! @villagecapital in collaboration with Impact Linked Finance Fund have launched this new accelerator program to support impact startups driving financial inclusion for migrants Apply today - https://t.co/lTZVjxrxBG
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@sornsona
Alicia Sornson
4 years
We're looking for stakeholders in the RefugeeTech and MigrantTech spaces to talk to about trends, challenges and awesome companies serving displaced populations. Have someone in mind? Comment below or send me a DM to connect!
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@sornsona
Alicia Sornson
4 years
Calling all innovators in sustainable chemistry and waste: prevention, valorisation & management! Apply to @isc3centre's innovation challenge here:
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@vestedsummit
Vested Summit
4 years
🔥 JUDGING PANEL 🔥 Our respectful judges for Vested Summit's startup competition⚡THE SHARK ZONE⚡; happening live online on Monday 31 January 2022 at 4 PM Cairo time (6 PM Dubai / GMT+4 time) WELCOMING...🎉 #vestedsummit #skaleupventures #consciousinvesting #middleeast #MENA
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@villagecapital
Village Capital
4 years
Joining this year’s @stepconference next month? Two reasons to register today: 1️⃣ VilCap’s @sornsona will be a speaker, part of the conference’s amazing lineup 🎉 2️⃣ We have a promo code for our network: DISC-0l35 to save up to $50 on tickets https://t.co/LfsUrBr7ZX #Step2022
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@sornsona
Alicia Sornson
4 years
At @villagecapital, we work with an incredible network of mentors. We asked their advice for would-be entrepreneurs in MENA. Read their wisdom on everything from being open to vulnerability, to embracing surprising platforms like TikTok:
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@stepconference
Step
4 years
We're thrilled about our Start speakers! Here are some of the executives you'll find at #Step2022: @rayandawud at @OutliersVC @sornsona at @villagecapital Issa Aghabi at @accessbridgeVC @thisisaby at @EntMagazineME Kevin Holliday at @wegrowwithc3 🎟 https://t.co/j6VmwTwZzN
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@sornsona
Alicia Sornson
4 years
✨ Join @villagecapital at the @stepconference to be a part of the global conversation on Technology & Innovation and join the thousands of people coming to Step 2022 in Dubai. Use promo code DISC-0l35 to save up to $50 on tickets https://t.co/uodcRZp19A #Step2022
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