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MERI PODCASTየግብርናው ዘርፍ ማርሽ ቀያሪ - Tesfaye Teklehaimanot - S12 Ep143Join us for this episode with Tesfaye Teklehaimanot, founder of Kaleb Service Farmer’s House, a pioneer Ethiopian company advancing agricultural mechanization, local manufacturing and assembly, technician training, and international trade.In this conversation: Tesfaye’s origin story and professional journey, how Kaleb Services was founded, and its evolution into a multifaceted enterprise. We explore the company’s role in mechanization and manufacturing, the establishment of training centers and chemical supplies, and its impact on empowering Ethiopian farmers. We also discuss its export activities, involvement with sesame factories, and collaboration with cooperatives to drive sustainable agricultural development.2025-07-231h 30
MERI PODCASTእድልህን አታሳልፍ፤ ያዘው! - Dawit Hailu - S12 Ep142Join us for this episode with Dawit Hailu, founder and director of Wudassie Group, a growing Ethiopian conglomerate active in health, hospitality, education, consultancy, and technology.In this conversation: Dawit's origin story and first steps in business, how Akkoo Coffee started, lessons from cafe in Ethiopia and Dubai including covering menu curation, customer behavior, balancing supply and demand, and service excellence. We also cover his approach to diversification, contributions in the healthcare space, the story behind Wudassie Diagnostic Center, and his efforts in the education sector.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah...2025-07-162h 19
MERI PODCASTከታላላቆቼ ጋር በመዋሌ አትርፌያለሁ - Dawit Woubishet - S12 Ep141Join us for this episode with Dawit Woubishet, founder and director of WubGet Holdings, a fast growing Ethiopian conglomerate active in logistics, exports, imports, floriculture, beverage distribution, and real estate.In this conversation: Dawit's early steps into business, building WubGet Holdings from the ground up, scaling through diversification, strengthening Ethiopia’s logistics and trade presence in the region, tapping into floriculture, the business of football with Saint George FC, and navigating the complex worlds of imports, and beverage distribution.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/EthioTelecomDownload Telebirr Re...2025-07-092h 03
MERI PODCASTThe Rise of Boon Boona - Efrem Fesaha - S12 Ep140Join us for this episode with Efrem Fesaha, founder and CEO of Boon Boona Coffee, a brand that started out by selling green beans at soccer tournaments and grew into a coffee business with cafes and corporate deals.This episode was recorded in Seattle, where Boon Boona was born. It’s our first ever live episode outside Ethiopia.In this conversation: jumping from finance to coffee, starting Boon Boona in the diaspora, building a brand with East African identity, opening the first cafe, partnerships with Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, and Hyatt, and the resilience and purpose behind it all.More fr...2025-07-022h 04
MERI PODCASTእድገት ይነጠቃል እንጂ አይሰጥም - Ekram Akill - S12 E139Join us for this episode with Ekram Akill, co-founder and CEO of Yetem Trading, a homegrown business that started as a small cosmetics shop and grew into cosmetics manufacturing, import export, and real estate.In this conversation: the cosmetics industry, growing a local manufacturing operation, navigating import and distribution, Merkato, expanding Yetem Trading, and the challenges and resilience that shaped her journey.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaEthioTelecomDownload Telebirr Remit App onPlaystore : https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...&pli=1Appstore: https://apps.apple.com...2025-06-251h 26
MERI PODCASTየገበሬው ምርቃት እዚህ አድርሶናል - Yared Sertse - S12 E138Join us for this episode with Yared Sertse, General Manager of Shayashone PLC, a diversified agribusiness group engaged in manufacturing, import-export, consultancy, and e-learning.In this conversation: Yared’s background and journey into agribusiness, the evolution of Shayashone, livestock, vaccines, and veterinary drugs, the company’s role in local manufacturing and export, e-SHE e-learning.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaEthioTelecomDownload Telebirr Remit App onPlaystore : https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...&pli=1Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/telebir...Website: https://www.ethiotelecom.et/Social Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com...2025-06-183h 05
MERI PODCAST80 አመታት፣ 3 ትውልድ፣ 2 አህጉር ያጣመረ ጉዞ - Pier Paolo - S12 E137Join us for this episode with Pier Paolo, General Manager of Elmi Olindo Contractors PLC, a third-generation family business with over 80 years of experience. The company is behind major projects like Halala Kella, Wenchi Lodge, the ET-302 Memorial Park, and Eagle Hills.In this conversation: Pier Paolo's background and global career journey, the story of Elmi Olindo, insights into bidding for projects, approaches to hiring, training, and firing, and a look into the future of the industry.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaEthioTelecomDownload Telebirr Remit App onPlaystore : https://play.google.com/store...2025-06-111h 40
MERI PODCASTቢዝነስ Mindset እንጂ ገንዘብ አይደለም - Kasanesh Ayalew - S12 E136Join us for this episode with Kasanesh Ayalew, Founder & CEO of HK Business Group, the first company in Ethiopia to produce plastic formwork. Her business spans construction, manufacturing, logistics, rental services, and restaurants.In this conversation: Kasanesh’s entrepreneurial journey, HK Business Group, and the significance of plastic formwork in modern construction. We also discuss Ethiopia’s construction and manufacturing sectors, the Yegna Doro concept, business diversification, rental services, and the mindset behind building the businesses.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaEthioTelecomDownload Telebirr Remit App onPlaystore : https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...2025-06-0458 min
MERI PODCASTየባንኮች መብዛት ከችግር አያወጣንም - Brutawit Dawit - S12 E135Join us for this episode with Brutawit Dawit, a leading figure in Ethiopia’s financial sector and the current CEO of Wegagen Capital Investment Bank, the country’s first private investment bank. She has previously held top leadership roles at Zemen Bank, Wegagen Bank, and the Bank of Abyssinia.In this conversation: Brutawit’s rise to leadership, her global career and return to Ethiopia, and insights on investment banking and the country’s economic outlook. We also discuss the banking sector, the impact of foreign banks, her professional associations, media, agribusiness, and challenges and resilience.More from our part...2025-05-282h 15
MERI PODCASTዲዛይን ነጻነት ይፈልጋል - Alebel Desta - S12 E133Join us for this episode with Alebel Desta, a multidisciplinary Ethiopian architect, CEO and founder of Alebel Desta Consulting Architects and Engineers, and the visionary behind iconic works including the New Beginning Art Installation, ET-302 Memorial Park, and others.In this episode, we explore Alebel’s journey in the industry, the stories behind his landmark projects, his perspectives on artistry, rebellion, and creative expression in design.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaEthioTelecomDownload Telebirr Remit App onPlaystore :https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...&pli=1Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/ap...2025-05-211h 32
MERI PODCAST480 ከተማ ላይ እንሰራለን - Michael Mekonnen- S12 E133Join us for this episode with Michael Mekonnen, Founder and Managing Director of Menkem International Business PLC a leading conglomerate in Ethiopia.We explore Michael’s entrepreneurial journey and key sectors of his business: entertainment, transport & logistics, import and FMCG distribution. The conversation also touches on strategic diversification, the Djibouti Free Zone, and building talent and customer service excellence.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaEthioTelecomDownload Telebirr Remit App onPlaystore :https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...&pli=1Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/telebir...Website: https://www.ethiotelecom.et/00:00 - Introduction02:39...2025-05-142h 44
MERI PODCASTThe Story of Marathon Motors - Melkamu Assefa - S12 E132Join us for this episode with Melkamu Assefa, CEO and Managing Director of Marathon Motor Engineering, one of Ethiopia’s top automotive companies.We talk about Melkamu’s journey from sales to industry leader, the rise of Marathon Motor Engineering, the growth of Ethiopia’s car industry, the future of electric cars, infrastructure development, and insights into car making and team management.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaEthioTelecomDownload Telebirr Remit App onPlaystore :https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...&pli=1Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/telebir...Website: https://www.ethiotelecom.et/Soc...2025-05-071h 54
MERI PODCASTየሁሉም ነገር መጀመሪያ ሃሳብ ነው - Dr Mehret Debebe - S12 E131Join us for the season opener of Meri Podcast featuring Dr. Mehret Debebe, founder and director of Mindset Solutions.In this episode, we had an open and entertaining conversation covering diverse topics including, Dr. Mehret’s journey, emotional intelligence, mindset barriers that hold entrepreneurs back, leadership, and understanding personality types. He also shares about his books and his writing process. This episode is packed with wisdom and practical insights you won’t want to miss!Books Suggested by Dr. Mehret: The Bible, Man’s Search for Meaning, Psycho-cybernetics, ፍቅር እስከ መቃብር and A Tale of Two CitiesLink to the books: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...2025-04-302h 59
MERI PODCASTበEthiojobs ተጽዕኖ ፈጥሬያለሁ - Yusuf Reja - S11 E130Join us for this insightful conversation on talent, business, and the future of work with Yusuf Reja, Founder & CEO of Ethiojobs, Ethiopia’s first and largest e-recruitment platform and a major player in the country’s job market.In his second appearance on the Meri Podcast, Yusuf shares shares his insights on key topics including:– Talent development management– Hiring experienced professionals vs training fresh graduates– The impact of declining university enrollments on the future workforce– BPO in Ethiopia and why it hasn’t scaled– The impact of USAID’s exit on the private sector and labor marketTune in for this timely conver...2025-04-091h 36
MERI PODCASTበብዙ ሺዎች የሚቀጥሩ የግል ድርጅቶች ያስፈልጉናል - Meried Bekele - S11 E129Join us for this eye-opening conversation on management and business leadership with Meried Bekele, Founder & CEO of IE Networks, Ethiopia’s leading enterprise IT solutions provider, in his 2nd round on Meri Podcast.Topics include:- The Tech Talent Academy- Selam New Workspace- IE Networks' success- His book & publications – Giving back through knowledgeReliable is working on a project that focuses on outsourcing in the Tech and Finance sectors. We are seeking diaspora professionals in these fields to collaborate with us on Customer Acquisition and Relationship Management. If you're interested, please register using the link below. https://forms.gle/ZveuLgu3pBiH...2025-04-022h 21
MERI PODCASTአንዴ ነው የምትኖረው፤ የምትወደውን ሥራ! - Tesfaye Migbar - S11 EP128Join us for this episode with Tesfaye Migbar, founder of Ultimate Insurance Broker, who has 18 years of experience in the industry. We talk about what insurance really means, why it’s important, and how the business works.Topics include: -Why insurance matters for businesses and individuals -How reinsurance works -The role of insurance brokers and why people use them -Different types of insurance and how they work -Common misunderstandings about insurance policies -Challenges and unethical practices -The future of insurance and insure-techTesfaye also shares interesting stories from his experience and gives practical advice about how to deal with insurance. Mo...2025-03-262h 25
MERI PODCASTስኬታማ ፖድካስት እንዴት መፍጠር ይቻላል? - S11 EP127Join us for this episode on podcasting with our co-hosts, Kenean and Tigabu. They discuss why podcasting is evolving, how it is impacting people’s lives globally, and what it takes to start and run a successful podcast. Their conversation revolves around: -Why people are preferring podcasts over legacy media -The power and influence of podcasts -The global podcast economy -How to start a podcast (key considerations and common misunderstandings) -Content monetization -The future of podcastingTune in to gain insights into “the new media.”More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaEthioTelecomDownload Telebirr Remit App on...2025-03-191h 03
MERI PODCASTኢትዮጵያ ለኢትዮጵያውያን መከፈት አለባት - Mintesinot Lemma - S11 EP126Join us for this episode with Mintesinot Lemma, CEO of Mintu Investment Group, a conglomerate engaged in various sectors, including plastic, flour, and beverage manufacturing, import/export, real estate, and more. He inherited a candy factory and expanded it into a large group of companies.In this conversation, we discuss:- The manufacturing sector in Ethiopia- Operations and business challenges within Mintu Investment Group companies- Ethiopian bottling and beverage industry- Merkato and its potential- Wheat and oilseed exports- The current real estate marketTune in for an engaging conversation about Mr. Mintesinot's entrepreneurial journey of transforming an inherited candy factory...2025-03-122h 03
MERI PODCASTጠዋት ተነስቼ 13KM እሮጣለሁ - Mr. Tesfaye Hailemichael - S11 EP124Join us for this Meri Podcast episode, which features Mr. Tesfaye Hailemichael, Senior Vice President of Cerberus Capital Management and Chairperson of the Board at Chapa Financial Solutions S.C.We discuss a broad range of topics in this episode, such as:- The role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Board Chairperson- Development of Ethiopia’s Capital Market- Private Equity and Listing- Mergers and Acquisitions- Starting and Scaling a BusinessDiscover the experience and practices employed by Mr. Tesfaye Hailemichael and gain valuable knowledge and insights into important financial topics.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t...2025-03-052h 04
MERI PODCASTታክስ መምጣት ያለበት ከትርፍ በኋላ ነው - Dr. Taddese Lencho - S11 EP124Join us for this MERI Podcast episode, which features Dr. Taddese Lencho (PhD), who has decades of expertise: teaching, researching, writing, publishing, and advising on Tax legislation in various sectors.We discuss a broad range of topics in this episode, such as:- Understanding Ethiopia’s Tax System- Common Myths & Misconceptions- Tax Implementation & Enforcement- VAT: What Businesses Need to Know- Taxing Multinational & Regional Companies- Special Tax Scenarios & Case Studies- Digital Transactions & New Laws - Tax Strategy & Business PreparednessExplore Dr. Taddese Lencho's background and methods, and gain insight from his expertise about important business tax topics.More from our partners:Da...2025-02-263h 23
MERI PODCASTThe Story of Mullege - Garad Haji Mustafa Awal - S11 EP123Join us for this MERI Podcast episode, which features Garad Haji Mustafa Awal, General Manage of Mullege PLC, a company involved in coffee, transport, import, real estate and others.We discuss a broad range of topics in this episode, such as:- Early life and entrepreneurial Beginnings- Scaling Mullege and Operations - Ethiopian Coffee Industry and Market - Challenging timesDiscover the experience and practices employed by Haji Mustafa Awal and gain valuable knowledge and life lessons from his experiences.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaEthioTelecomDownload Telebirr Remit App on Playstore : https://play...2025-02-191h 14
MERI PODCASTከ1 ልብስ ስፌት መኪና፣ በኢትዮጵያ ትልቁ ጋርመንት ፋብሪካ - Seid Mohammed - S11 EP122Join us for this MERI Podcast episode, which features Seid Mohammed-Berhan, Founder and CEO of Ambassador Group consisting of Ambassador Garment, Ambassador Hotel, and Ambassador Mall.We discuss a broad range of topics in this episode, such as:- Starting a business - Challenges faced during those times - Expanding businessDiscover the experience and practices employed by Seid Mohamme-Berhan and gain valuable knowledge and life lessons from his experiences.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaEthioTelecomDownload Telebirr Remit App on Playstore : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ethiotelecom.telebirr.remit...2025-02-121h 30
MERI PODCASTየማናውቀውን አንሰራም - Dr. Nassir Dino - S11 EP121Join us for this MERI Podcast episode, which features Nassir Dino (Ph.D), Co-Founder and President of Higher Learning Center of Excellence (HiLCoE) and Co-Founder and Chairman of ZamZam Bank.
We discuss a broad range of topics in this episode, such as:
- Running HiLCoE and Building Excellence
- Current Operation at HiLCoE
- Introducing interest-free banking system
- ZamZam Bank's business model
Discover the experience and practices employed by Nassir Dino(Ph.D) and gain valuable knowledge and life lessons from their experiences.
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MERI PODCASTችግር ፈቺ ሁን - Biruk Hailu - S11 EP120
Join us for this MERI Podcast episode, which features Biruk Hailu, Founder and CEO of 360 Ground, one of the top Enterprise Software companies in Ethiopia.
We discuss a broad range of topics in this episode, such as:
Starting a business in the tech sector in Ethiopia
Failure and Success of 360 Ground
Enterprise software development
Seeking/ Finding Talent
Discover the experience and practices employed by Biruk Hailu and gain valuable knowledge and life lessons from their experiences.
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MERI PODCASTMERI Summit 4.0: ሰው ተኮር ሁን - Dr. Arega Yirdaw - S011 EP119
Join us for this MERI Podcast episode, where we bring you part two of the MERI Summit 4.0 featuring Arega Yirdaw (Ph.D), President of Unity University: the former longest-serving CEO of MIDROC Technology Group!
In this episode, Dr. Arega gives a master class on organizational structure and discusses:
- Institution vs. Organizational Structure
- Building Blocks of an Institution
- Methodology in designing Organizational Structure
- Hierarchy in an Institution
- Title Designation
- Practical Examples
Discover the experience and practices employed by Dr. Arega and gain valuable knowledge and life lessons from their experiences.
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MERI PODCASTMERI Summit 4.0: በ2030 ለ10 ሚሊዮን ወጣቶች የስራ ዕድል ለመፍጠር እየሰራን ነው - Samuel Yalew - S011 EP118
Join us for this MERI Podcast episode, where we bring you part one of the MERI Summit 4.0 featuring Samuel Yalew, Country Director of Mastercard Foundation in Ethiopia. Samuel has served in the capacity of director, deputy director, technical advisor, program manager, and program officer in various large and multi-year projects in Ethiopia, Namibia, Canada, and Uganda.
In this episode, Bethlehem Dessie interviews Samuel about:
- The work of Mastercard Foundation in Ethiopia
- Entreprenuership
- The Young Africa Works Strategy and
- Partnership with MERI Podcast
Discover how the foundation works within Ethiopia from Samuel Yalew and gain valuable...2025-01-1541 min
MERI PODCASTThe Story of RIDE - Samrawit Fikru - S11 EP117
Join us for this MERI Podcast episode, which features Samrawit Fikru, Co-Founder and CEO of RIDE, a pioneering ride-hailing service in Ethiopia with over 5 million users and 70,000 + active drivers. Samrawit is also part of Sewasew and Tirita FM Radio.
In this episode, we discuss a broad range of topics, including:
- The journey of scaling RIDE from its inception to a leading company
- Insights into the Ethiopian tech ecosystem and entrepreneurial challenges
- Strategies for managing operations and maintaining competitiveness in the ride-hailing market
- Lessons learned from failures and successes
- The importance of partnerships and fundraising
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MERI PODCASTየኢትዮጵያ ልማት ባንክ ሥራ - Dr. Emebet Melese - S11 EP116On this episode of MERI Podcast, we had a discussion with Emebet Zeleke (PhD), the president of Development Bank of Ethiopia , previous president of Nib Bank and previous VP at CBE about her journey in the banking sector.
Tune in as we discuss:
- About Development Bank of Ethiopia
- Challenges of the Bank
- Business Sizes
- Type of Loan and Getting Loan
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MERI PODCASTThe Ethiopian Investment Holdings - Meleket Sahlu - S10 EP115
On today's episode of MERI Podcast, we feature Meleket Sahlu, Deputy CEO of Ethiopian Investment Holdings/EIH and Former Policy Advisor at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meleket discussed EIH's purpose, ambition, and its operations.
EIH is the strategic Investment arm of the Government of Ethiopia.
Tune in as we discuss:
- Investment thesis
- Attracting investors
- Business opportunities
- Leadership style
- The Future of EIH
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MERI PODCASTጣልያን ፓስታ እንልካለን - Yonas Alemu - S10 EP114
In today's episode of MERI Podcast, we sit down with Yonas Alemu, founder and Managing Partner of Lovegrass Ethiopia. Yonas shares his story as an electrical engineer graduate and becoming an entrepreneur after coming to Ethiopia.
Lovegrass Ethiopia is a company introducing Teff-based convenient products on local and international markets.
Join us as we discuss:
- His time as an Investment Banker
- Patent Right
- Lovegrass Ethiopia
- Agro-processing
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MERI PODCASTE-commerce ቢዝነስ ያሉት ፈተናዎች እና እድሎች - S10 EP113In today’s episode of MERI Podcast, our hosts Tigabu and Kenean sit down to have a conversation about E-commerce in Ethiopia.
Join us as we discuss:
The E-commerce Landscape in Ethiopia
Challenges and Opportunities
Success stories
Case Studies from other counties
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MERI PODCASTያለህበት ቦታ ዋጋህን ይወስነዋል - Dereje Assefa - S10 EP112In this episode of MERI Podcast, we chat with Dereje Assefa, Principal at ZIAS Architecture + Engineering. Dereje shares his journey as an engineer and becoming an entrepreneur after coming to Ethiopia.
ZIAS is known for projects like Mohammedia Village, Abrehot Library, the Federal Police Bureau, and much more.
Join us as we discuss:
- Starting ZIAS
- The construction sector
- Past and Current Projects
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Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition, & Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to SuckMeri's Story: Radical ResponsibilityIn today’s episode, the spotlight is on Meri as she shares her personal journey through the world of fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Meri opens up about her upbringing in a household with contrasting food and lifestyle beliefs, shaped by her parents' diverse economical backgrounds, and how that has impacted the rest of her life.She shares her transformative experiences as an adult, how a pivotal moment in her 40s led her to a healthier relationship with fitness, nutrition, and her own self-worth, and a more sustainable, balanced, evidence-based approach. Through candid anecdotes, Meri re...2024-11-181h 10
MERI PODCASTከ6ሺህ በላይ ድርጅቶች በCNET ይገለገላሉ - ምችለውን በሙሉ አድርጌያለሁ - Bemnet Demissie - S10 EP111
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MERI PODCASTያለንን ድፍረት ማጣት የለብንም - Adam Abate - S010 EP110
n this episode of MERI podcast, we have a conversation with Adam Abate, the Founder of Apposit and Investment Director at Renew Capital.
With many years of experience under his belt, Adam discusses his journey of employment and entrepreneurship.
Tune in as we discuss:
- Starting and Running Business
- Shifting Profession
- Acquisition
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MERI PODCASTስለ ኢትዮጵያ ቡና በኢትዮጵያዊያን እይታ የተፃፈ የመጀመሪያው መፅሃፍ - Kenean Assefa - S010 EP109
Join us in this episode of MERI podcast where we have a conversation with our very own Kenean Assefa.
In this episode, we discuss about the BUNNA book by Kenean Assefa. Diving deep in to the chapters of BUNNA as the first book on Ethiopian Coffee from an Ethiopian perspective, we also discuss the Ethiopian Coffee Market.
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- The story of Coffee
- The Ethiopian coffee culture
- Coffee grading
- The Ethiopian marketplace evolution
- Coffee traceability and
- The Ethiopian coffee business
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MERI PODCASTበሃገርህ ላይ መስራት፣ ዕድለኝነት ነው - Rahel Shawl - S010 EP107In this episode of MERI podcast, we dive deep with Rahel Shawl, Founder and managing director of RAAS Architects. Rahel who has over 30 years of experience is the first African to win the LOEB Fellowship Award at Harvard Graduate School of Design as well as the Aga Khan Architectural Award for her design of the Netherlands Embassy.
With various portfolio under her, Rahel talks about her journey as an architect and a business woman.
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- Early Days as an Architect
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MERI PODCASTከ 15 ቢልዮን ብር በላይ ብድር ሰጥተናል - Mr. Zerihun Sheleme - S010 EP106In today's episode of MERI podcast, we bring you Zerihun Sheleme, the CEO and Founder of Awach SACCOs!
In this part of the MERI Podcast, Mr. Zerihun discusses:
- Awach's Inspiration
- Getting into Operations
- Building a team and
- Most challenging moment
Tune in as he shares expert insights from his professional journey and offers advice!
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MERI PODCASTአለቅነት እረኝነት ነው - Part 02 - Dr. Arega Yirdaw - S010 EP102In this exciting continuation of the MERI Podcast, we delve deeper with Dr. Arega Yirdaw, President of Unity University and former CEO of MIDROC Technology Group. Join us as we explore the complex landscape of Ethiopia's private higher education sector and Dr. Arega's personal journey through leadership and business challenges.- Ethiopian Private Higher Education Sector- Business Insights- Leadership Style- Personal ReflectionsTune in for an inspiring discussion that promises to provide valuable lessons and insights into leadership, education, and personal growth!More from our partners:EthioTelecomWebsite: https://www.ethiotelecom.et/ Telegram: https://t.me/ethio_telecom Telebir Remittance: https...2024-09-111h 49
MERI PODCASTስኬታማ ለመሆን መስዋዕትነት መክፈል ያስፈልጋል - Part 01 - Dr. Arega Yirdaw - S010 EP101መሪዎች Join Us for an Inspiring Episode with Dr. Arega Yirdaw, President of Unity University: the former longest-serving CEO of MIDROC Technology Group!
In this enlightening episode of the MERI Podcast, we feature Dr. Arega Yirdaw, a distinguished leader known for his transformative impact on Ethiopia’s business and education sectors. With a remarkable career spanning over four decades, Dr. Arega served as the CEO of MIDROC Technology Group, leading one of Ethiopia’s largest conglomerates for two decades.
In this episode, Dr. Arega dives deep into a broad range of topics:
- Leadership Journey
- Business Philosophy
- Management and running...2024-09-041h 46
MERI PODCASTኢትዮጵያ ውስጥ አሉ ከሚባሉ የቢዝነስ ሰዎች ጋር የማዉራት እድል ማግኘት ትልቅ እድል ነው - Season 9 Bonus Episodeመሪዎች Join us for this episode, which features our hosts Kenean Dukamo and Tigabu Haile. Both Kenean and Tigabu manage a number of private businesses in addition to hosting the Meri Podcast. They discussed business, start-ups, respond to audience questions, and much more.
The hosts discuss a broad range of topics in this episode, such as:
- The reason behind the creation of the Meri Podcast
- The standards used for selecting guests
- Time management
- Future plans
Discover the practices employed by our hosts to manage businesses and gain valuable knowledge and life lessons from their experiences.
There is plent...2024-08-152h 18
MERI PODCASTበአለም ላይ ኢንሹራንስ እስከ 7.5 ትሪልየን ዶላር ይሸጣል - CEO of Nyala Insurance S.C. - S09 EP100
መሪዎች Join us in this enlightening episode featuring Yared Mola, the dynamic CEO of Nyala Insurance S.C.! With over 27 years of experience in the insurance industry, including remarkable leadership at the Ethiopian Insurance Corporation, Yared Mola has transformed Nyala Insurance into the most profitable private insurer in Ethiopia over the past seven years.
In this episode, Yared Mola dives deep into crucial topics, including:
- The meaning of insurance and how it works
- The importance of having insurance and its impact on individuals and businesses
- A step-by-step guide through the insurance process
- Insights into the Ethiopian insuranc...2024-07-312h 09
MERI PODCASTበዚህ አመት 900 ሚሊዮን ኪ.ግ መኖ የማምረት እቅድ አለን - Eskender Yoseph - CEO of ANAN Agro Processing PLC - S09 EP99
መሪዎቸ Join us on this episode of Meri Podcast as we interview Eskender Yoseph, a remarkable entrepreneur who turned his childhood passion for farming into a thriving agro-industry in Ethiopia. From breeding pigeons to building a farm with over 100 employees, Eskender's journey is a testament to hard work, determination, and innovation.
Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Eskender's love for farming began at a young age. He would often help his family with their catering business and developed a deep understanding of animals, farming, and agriculture. As he grew older, his passion for farming intensified, and he began to dream of...2024-07-251h 51
MERI PODCASTአዲስ መድሐኒት Introduce ማድረጌ ከትርፍ በላይ ነው - Dr. Mohamed Nuri, the CEO of Medtech Ethiopia - S09 EP98
መሪዎች on this week of Meri Podcast, we're featuring Dr. Mohamed Nuri, who is a self-made entrepreneur and one of the most successful business leaders in present-day Ethiopia. In this interview, he takes us through an incredible story of how he has made it to where he stands today with determination and innovation. From a medical doctor diving into the world of business to starting up his pharmaceutical company, Medtech Ethiopia, the journey Dr. Mohamed Nuri has walked so far is an inspiration for focus and tenacity.
Watch as he narrates his early days, including the loss of his mother due to a...2024-07-182h 04
MERI PODCASTካምፓኒዎች እንዴት List ይደረጋሉ - Dr. Tilahun Esmail Kassahun, the CEO of ESX - S09 EP97
Get ready for an amazing session with Dr. Tilahun Esmail Kassahun, the Chief Executive Officer of ESX, as he takes us on an inside look at the company's fascinating journey and its impact on the capital market.
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Tilahun Esmail Kassahun shares the compelling story behind the establishment of ESX, including its beginnings, growth milestones, and current status. You'll gain valuable insights into the company's innovative business model, which has disrupted the traditional norms of the capital market.
Dr. Tilahun Esmail Kassahun takes us behind the scenes to reveal the company's market share, launch date...2024-07-112h 12
MERI PODCASTለኔ ጀግንነት ሰውን ማዳን ነው - Kibret Abebe - CEO of Tebita Ambulance - S09 EP96
Let's take the journey On this week of MERI PODCAST with Kibret Abebe, a social entrepreneur who dared to shake up the health care industry. His story—multilateral and powerful on the virtues of the human spirit, resolve, and innovation—moved from modest beginnings through incredible tribulations to one that will not be forgotten.
After helping a collapsed diplomat at Addis Ababa's airport, Kibret was inspired to leave his job at Black Lion Hospital and start working on a medical service that would fill the gaps in health care in Ethiopia. With no experience in business and no manual to g...2024-07-031h 58
MERI PODCASTለምንድን ነው የኢትዮጵያ ፓይለቶች የሚሰረቁት? Cap. Solomon Gizaw - CEO of Abyssinian Flight Services - S09 EP95
መሪዎች Join us on our new episode of Meri Podcast as we have an amazing session with Captain Solomon Gizaw Managing Director of Abyssinian Flight Services Plc. Born and raised in a small rural kebele, Captain Gizaw shares his remarkable journey of overcoming hardships and becoming a workaholic.
From humbel begining of working as a waiter to driving a bus and even learning to pilot, he shares his experiences working hard in the US and eventually returning to Ethiopia to start his own aviation company. He talks about his entrepreneurial journey, opening Abyssinia Aviation Service, contracting with manufacturing companies, and becoming...2024-06-271h 49
MERI PODCASTየኢትዮጵያ ካፒታል ገበያ የወደፊት እጣ ፈንታ
Meriwoch here is the MERI SUMMIT 2.0 video, on our summit we bring together experts in the field of finance to discuss the current state of the capital market in Ethiopia. Our esteemed guests, Dr. Brook Taye and Ermias Amelga, share their insights on the regulatory framework, market development, and progress made in issuing licenses.
In this video, our guests delve into the current challenges and opportunities in the Ethiopian capital market, providing valuable insights for investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to make a mark in the industry. You'll also get to hear their thoughts on what's expected to shape...2024-06-171h 06
MERI PODCASTድህነት ያለህበትን መጥላት ነው - Fikadu Tsegaye
Meet Fikadu Tsegaye, a true entrepreneur and inspiration to us all! From serving in the army to being sentenced to death, his journey has been filled with ups and downs, but he's never let that stop him. With a determination to succeed, he's built a successful business empire that spans multiple industries, from textile and garment work to bread production, and even hotel tourism!
But it's not just his business acumen that's impressive—it's his resilience and ability to overcome incredible obstacles. From being taken to Asmara during the coup d'état, to working as an explosives engineer, to ope...2024-06-171h 31
MERI PODCASTStory Of Kuriftu Resort - Tadiwos Belete - S08 EP89
It's Wednesday, and we are thrilled to host Mr. Tadiwos Belete, the founder of Kuriftu Resorts and Boston Day Spa.
Tadiwos shared his journey of constructing all of this, starting with his departure from Ethiopia at the age of 16, returning to a refugee camp in Sudan, and working as a household servant with a 10 ETB salary.
In this episode, we explore the hospitality and tourism sector, discussing how they expanded to 150 rooms from an initial 18. We showcase his 22 years of entrepreneurship experience in Ethiopia, his leadership style, and how they developed Kuriftu Resorts without relying on foreign models.
Join...2024-06-171h 31
MERI PODCASTከከፍተኛ ባለስልጣንነት ወደ ንግድ አለም - With Mesfin Tafesse - S08 EP87It's Wednesday, and this week, we are featuring Mesfin Tafesse, Principal Attorney at Mesfin Tafesse & Associates Law Office.
Mesfin Tafesse & Associates Law Office (MTA) provides legal support for business transactions, including contract development, foreign investment structuring, project financing advice, and specialized expertise in mining, construction, banking, and insurance sectors.
In this episode, we discuss the world of legal advisory businesses and how they can significantly benefit other enterprises.
Mr. Mesfin also shares his perspective on football as a form of social security, highlighting his passion for the sport.
Join us as we uncover Mesfin Tafesse's diverse life experiences and...2024-05-012h 44
MERI PODCASTእስከሚያልቅ ድረስ ችግር አለ - With Anna Getaneh - S08 EP86we are featuring Anna Getaneh, a fashion-cultural enthusiast, humanitarian, and acclaimed former international model.
From making $20 - $30 in her starting, Anna has risen to build the African Mosaique Design Center and Manufacturing Hub, a fashion and design company based in Ethiopia to boost the production and export of African clothing, textiles, accessories, and fashion globally.
In this episode, she shares how she got into the modeling industry and learned modeling in her early days, moving from Belgium to France on weekends. Anna explains the intricacies of modeling and how models market themselves in the industry.
During our conversation, we...2024-05-012h 02
MERI PODCASTTeam work የስኬታችን ምስጢር ነው - With Henok Teka - S08 EP85It's Wednesday and we welcome you to another episode of our podcast! In this episode, we feature Henok Teka, the CEO and Co-founder of Droga Group.
Droga Group encompasses various companies, including pharmaceutical import, retail shops, farm product export, and other entities under the Droga Group umbrella. Henok is also the founder of Droga Pharma, a company providing healthcare solutions tailored to the evolving needs of healthcare facilities and organizations within the Ethiopian health sector.
In our conversation, Henok shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing how he established his diverse portfolio of companies, the challenges he has faced, and his...2024-05-011h 51
MERI PODCASTየሚሰማህ ከሌለ አትፀልይ - CEO of Testi Coffee - S08 EP83It's Wednesday, and we are featuring Fayisel Abdosh, the Founder and CEO of Testi Coffee.
From buying DV lottery to immigrating to the U.S., Fayisel has risen to build one of the top 10 coffee exporting companies in Ethiopia.
In this episode, he shares his beginnings with 2500 ETB that his mother gave him when he was a high school student, up to building Tasty.
Fayisel recounts his journey in the gold business, his experience in the coffee industry, explains the intricacies of specialty coffee, and much more about the coffee sector.
Join us and learn as we delve into...2024-05-011h 04
MERI PODCASTStory Of Kuriftu Resort - Tadiwos Belete - S08 EP89t's Wednesday, and we are thrilled to host Mr. Tadiwos Belete, the founder of Kuriftu Resorts and Boston Day Spa.
Tadiwos shared his journey of constructing all of this, starting with his departure from Ethiopia at the age of 16, returning to a refugee camp in Sudan, and working as a household servant with a 10 ETB salary.
In this episode, we explore the hospitality and tourism sector, discussing how they expanded to 150 rooms from an initial 18. We showcase his 22 years of entrepreneurship experience in Ethiopia, his leadership style, and how they developed Kuriftu Resorts without relying on foreign models.
Join...2024-05-011h 31
MERI PODCASTበ2046 AI የሰውን intelligence ያልፋል - With Solomon Kassa - S08 EP84
Welcome መሪወች!
In this episode, we welcome Solomon Kassa, the TV host of Tech Talk With Solomon to our podcast.
We discuss the impact of technology, and Solomon shares his thoughts about the forecast that AI will surpass human intelligence in 2046.
Solomon presents Dr. Tlaye's inspiring story, demonstrating that anything is achievable, even for someone without initial access, as evidenced by Dr. Tlaye's journey to NASA.
We explore the phenomenon of the parallel world of social media, where individuals often lead double lives.
Discover the inception of Tech Talk With Solomon and how it evolved from a blog concept into a televi...2024-03-291h 27
MERI PODCASTእኔም ሀይሌ ነኝ - ሩጫ Disciplined አድርጎኛል - Part 1
Welcome መሪወች to Episode 1 of our podcast with ሻለቃ Haile Gebresilassie!
We're thrilled to present a captivating conversation with the legendary ሻለቃ Haile Gebresilassie as he shares his story of growing up as a shepherd, a childhood marked by a thirst for knowledge, daily runs from home to school, and his remarkable journey from a world-class runner to a successful business tycoon.
Discover the untold challenges and obstacles Haile encountered on his journey to success, beginning with selling eggs to purchase an exercise book, along with the invaluable lessons he learned about discipline and perseverance that athletics teach him.
Explore the nuances of hospitality as Ha...2024-03-071h 40
MERI PODCASTአቋራጭ መንገድ የለም - With Dawit Tesfaye - S08 EP79Welcome መሪወች to another episode of our podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to host Mr. Dawit Tesfaye, a multifaceted creative person in the world of filmmaking, songwriting, and podcasting.
Dawit's diverse talents converge in his latest project, the compelling film "9th Death," where he seamlessly weaves together storytelling and visual artistry to deliver a cinematic experience.
From the initial spark of an idea to the challenges faced during production, Dawit shares the behind-the-scenes insights that shaped the film's narrative and aesthetic.
Beyond his work as a filmmaker, Dawit's expertise extends to the realm of...2024-02-211h 55
MERI PODCASTመዋጥ ከምትችለው በላይ አታኝክ - S08 EP77
Welcome to Meri Podcast!
We're happy to have Mr. Tamrat Bekele, the visionary CEO of ICL, joining us for an exclusive interview.
With a passion for addressing crucial healthcare challenges, Mr. Tamrat began a mission over two decades ago to revolutionize laboratory services in Ethiopia.
Inspired by personal experiences caring for his ailing father, he founded ICL in 2004 to address laboratory shortages and ensure the establishment of clean, effective, and efficient facilities.
Join us as Mr. Tamrat shares insights into his journey to enhance the quality of life for Ethiopians and its innovative approaches to meeting evolving healthcare needs.
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MERI PODCASTCapital Market ኢትዮጵያን ያተርፋታል ? - With Ermyas Amelga - S08 EP77We're back with another exciting episode, featuring Ermyas Amelga as he shares his unique perspectives on the impending capital market in Ethiopia.
In this thrilling episode, Ermyas drawing from his experience as a Wall Street investment banker, delves into the potential and challenges of the capital market in Ethiopia. From the state of the market to its impact on the banking sector and the investment landscape, Ermiyas provides a comprehensive overview.
Explore Ermyas's international experience as he sheds light on how the capital market operates and the role of financial innovation.
Gain insights i...2024-02-071h 39
MERI PODCASTሁሌም የሚጎዳው ደሀ ነው - Part 1 - Ermyas Amelga - S08 EP76
Welcome back, Meri Families! We are thrilled to kick off Season 8, Episode 1, featuring Ermyas Amelga.
In this episode, Ermyas shares his journey from introducing bottled water to founding influential companies like Royal Crown, Access Capital, Access Real Estate, and Zemen Bank. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at his ventures, sharing insights into processes, challenges, and the evolution of his various brands.
Throughout this exploration, Ermyas touches on experiences in the business world, addressing topics such as inflation and global economic trends. We also delve into his perspectives on business and personal development, emphasizing the importance of timing, his insights...2024-01-311h 49
MERI PODCASTለ800+ investors pitch አድርጌያለው - CEO OF KUBIK - S07 EP 73Join us as we delve into the world of innovation and sustainability with Kidus Asfaw, co-founder and CEO of Kubik. This Africa-based startup is pioneering a revolutionary approach to construction, transforming plastic waste into low-carbon building materials that are not only eco-friendly but also faster and cheaper to use than traditional cement.
During our insightful conversation with Kidus, we uncover valuable lessons on:
• Tackling the housing crisis: How Kubik's innovative solution addresses the growing need for affordable and sustainable housing in Africa.
• Navigating the startup ecosystem: Learn from Kidus' expertise on fundraising, building investor relationships, and crafting a compelling narr...2024-01-021h 31
MERI PODCASTመተማመን ወሳኝ ነው - Lessons from Local businesses - S07 EP 67Welcome to the latest episode of Meri Podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of business partnerships. In this insightful discussion, we explore how to identify the ideal partner, highlighting key qualities to look for and red flags to avoid. We also share our personal experiences, offering real-world insights into what makes a business partnership successful.
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MERI PODCASTበከንቱ ወደዚህ ምድር የመጣ ሰው የለም - S06 EP 57
In this episode, we are thrilled to have Bethlehem Berhane, the visionary founder of Entoto Beth Artisan.
From growing up in an area plagued by poverty to overcoming hurdles in her education, she emerged as a young thinker who pondered her purpose and sought to make a difference. Her experience working in the tourism sector and her introspective approach to self-discovery played pivotal roles in shaping her path towards entrepreneurship.
The establishment of Entoto Beth Artisan not only marked a new chapter in Bethlehem's life but also the lives of countless women. From a small group of 120 HIV-positive women...2023-10-021h 09
MERI PODCASTየስልኬ እስረኛ ሆኜ ነበር - With Mekdela Mekuria - S06 EP56
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MERI PODCASTእንቅልፍ አልባ ምሽቶች - ምቀኛ አያሳጣክ - With Addis Alemayehou - S06 EP 52
We had a great pleasure sitting down with Addis Alemayehou, an esteemed entrepreneur and influential figure in the Ethiopian business landscape. As the Chairman of Kazana Group, Managing Partner and CEO of 251 Communications, Board Member of Dangote Ethiopia, Senior Advisor at Albright Stonebridge Group, Partner at Kana TV, Brand Counsel at Brand Africa, Board Member at Ethiopian American Business Forum, and Advisory Board Member at African Leadership Network, Addis brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our conversation.
In this riveting episode, Addis shares his extraordinary journey to success and delves into the critical role that luck and...2023-07-202h 30
MERI PODCASTየዋሪት 33 አመታት ጉዞ - With Tihitina Mulushewa - S05 EP 50
On this episode we delve into the fascinating world of Ethiopian furniture manufacturing with our special guest, Tihitina Mulushewa, the Managing Director of WARYT, one of the most renowned furniture manufacturers in Ethiopia.
With a background deeply rooted in the business community, Tihitina shares her experiences and insights into the world of furniture manufacturing in Ethiopia. After submitting an application letter, she joined WARYT as a young employee, starting from the ground up and gradually working her way through various departments.
During this captivating episode, Tihitina reveals her secrets to success, including her emphasis on participatory decision-making and solution-oriented...2023-07-071h 58
MERI PODCASTጤፍ Proof - ትምርትህን seriously ምትወስደው ከሆነ Drop out! - With Semegn Tadesse - S05 EP47
Check out the latest episode of "Meri Podcast" where we had the privilege of inviting Semegn Tadesse, a successful entrepreneur and explorer at heart. In this episode, Semegn shares his inspiring success stories and experiences in the business world.
Semegn Tadesse is the founder of Freelance Ethiopia, Armada Agri Tech, and ARMA Advertising. With a passion for design and technology, he has dedicated his career to providing innovative solutions to address the pressing issues faced by his country. Currently focused on data, AgriTech, and job creation, Semegn has been instrumental in delivering services and platforms that have benefited over 300,000...2023-07-072h 33MERI PODCASTስራችን ኳስ ማየት ነው - FIFA ደምበኛችን ነው - With Rahel Boon-Dejene - S05 EP44
On this episode we invited Rahel Boon-Dejene Founder and CEO of R&D Groups.
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Join us for an exciting new episode of our weekly podcast, where we delve into the extraordinary journey of Meried Bekele Bekele, a remarkable entrepreneur and tech visionary. From humble beginnings in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Meried's passion for knowledge and determination to excel propelled him to great heights.
As a child, Meried stood out as the analytical and inquisitive one, always seeking answers and challenging himself. His insatiable thirst for learning led him to devour books and magazines, even at a young age, often sparking spirited debates with his father over the purchase of expensive books. This early dedication...2023-05-262h 23MERI PODCASTከ ሆቢ ወደ ሀላፊነት - S04 - BonusOn Today's Episode Kenean and Tigabu will have a sit down to discus about MERI Podcast.
2023-04-2035 minMERI PODCASTMastercard Foundation ምንድነው ? - ከ Samuel Yalew ጋር - S04 EP 39ከ ማስተርካርድ ፋውንዴሽን የኢትዮጵያ መሪ ጋር ያደረግነውን ቆይታ ተጋበዙልን!
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2023-04-201h 33MERI PODCASTለብቻዬ ጊዜ ማሳለፍ ወዳለው - ከ ዮአዳን ጋር የተደረገ ቆይታ - S04 - EP36On This Episode we invited Yoadan Tilahun , Founder of Flawless Events.
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/2023-03-161h 36MERI PODCASTጥጋቡን ስለ ESHI ጠየቅነው - S04 - EP 35Greetings, it's Wednesday and we're delighted to bring you another exciting episode. We've received numerous inquiries regarding Eshi Express, and on today's episode, Tigabu will provide comprehensive information about his startup.
Tigabu will delve into the intricate workings of Eshi Express, a courier business that started its operations in Ethiopia in 2017, with a primary emphasis on facilitating B2B deliveries.
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...2023-03-0952 minMERI PODCASTከ ቀስተ ደመና CEO ጋር የተደረገ ቆይታ - With Yehdego ( Bobby ) - S04 EP 34Welcome to another exciting episode of Meri Podcast. In this episode, we have a very special guest, Bobby, the CEO of Keste Demena Industries, the sponge factory company that operates in Ethiopia and markets for Africa. Bobby is not only an accomplished CEO, but he is also the founder of Dinq TV and Kinetic Dawn, a creative company that produces content on a professional level.
He studied in Filming School during his stay in the USA, which equipped him with the knowledge and skills to create a movie that was once watched in Ednamall Ethiopia. During our con...2023-03-031h 30MERI PODCASTዋናው Consistency ነው | ከቤተልሔም ደሴ ጋር የተደረገ ቆይታ | S04 EP 33Welcome to "Meri Podcast"! In this episode, we have an amazing guest Bethlehem Dessie, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of iCog Anyone Can Code (ACC). At just 23 years old, she has achieved so much in her career and is an inspiration to many.
In this podcast, Bethlehem shares her journey to becoming a successful CEO at such a young age. Born in Harar, she talks about how her father played a crucial role in her journey and provided her with the support she needed to achieve her dreams.
Bethlehem also talks about her approach to...2023-02-221h 41
MERI PODCASTጠዋትም ማታም ስራዬን ነው ማስበው | ከ 6 በላይ Startup የመሰረተው ወጣት | ከበርሱፍቃድ ጋር የተደረገ ቆይታ - S04 EP32In this episode of our podcast, we had the privilege of sitting down with Bersufikad, an accomplished Ethiopian entrepreneur and founder of multiple successful startups, including CashGo, GuzoGo, Dube Ale, and Get Rooms. During our conversation, Bersufikad shared his insights on the business landscape in Ethiopia and the keys to his success. He emphasized the importance of commitment, determination, and team building in achieving success as an entrepreneur. We also discussed his experience securing partnerships with major banks and international companies, and how he manages and maintains the growth of multiple startups. Bersufikad's passion for his work is truly...2023-02-151h 54
MERI PODCAST25KM በእግሬ እሄድ ነበር - ከታምሩ ALO Coffee ጋር የተደረገ ቆይታ - MERI S03 BonusWelcome to our latest episode of the podcast, where we are honored to have Tamiru Tadesse, founder of ALO Coffee, as our guest. Tamiru is a seasoned professional in the coffee industry, having established his own export company in Ethiopia. He is also the recipient of the 2021 Cup of Excellence award, which is a testament to his expertise in the field. In this episode, we have traveled all the way to Tamiru's station at ALO, Bensa, Ethiopia, to get an in-depth understanding of his business operations and gain valuable insights from him. Tamiru shares his insights on various aspects of...2023-02-1333 min
MERI PODCASTከአርባ ምንጭ ወደ Microsoft | ከበፀጋው ጋር የተደረገ ቆይታ - S03 EP30We are thrilled to announce our latest podcast episode featuring Betsegaw Tadele, a computer science graduate from Morehouse College who graduated at the top of his class with an impressive 3.99 GPA. Betsegaw's journey to success is truly remarkable and serves as inspiration for anyone looking to achieve their goals. He took a bold step by quitting his education in Arbaminch University, when he was awarded a scholarship to attend Morehouse College, where he was determined to excel. His hard work and dedication paid off when he was named valedictorian of the 2013 graduates, a moment that many of us remember...2023-02-131h 49
MERI PODCASTየቡና ንግድ ሚስጥሮች - S03 EP29Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we discuss the ins and outs of the Ethiopian coffee export business. This episode is perfect for aspiring Ethiopian entrepreneurs looking to learn about the coffee industry and how to succeed in exporting Ethiopian coffee. We dive into the coffee processing techniques used in Ethiopia and share valuable tips on how to secure clients and find the resources you need to learn about coffee. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your existing business, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the Ethiopian coffee export market. Tune in...2023-02-131h 01
MERI PODCASTWhat's New With MERI | S03 EP27On this episode Kenean and Tigabu will sit down to freestyle about what's has been going on around MERI team.2023-02-1329 min
MERI PODCASTበጥያቄ አጣደፉን - ከ GUGUT PODCAST ጋር የተደረገ ቆይታ | S03 EP26On This Episode We Invited Biruk and Dagim From Gugut Podcast. 2023-02-131h 05
MERI PODCASTMERI Podcast: ክፍል ፲፩ : ከመርዕድ ብስራት ጋር | Episode 11: STARTUP TALK with Mered B. FikireyohannesLast episode of our first season is with Mered B. Fikireyohannes, a Founder & CEO at Pragma Investment Advisory and Kazana Group Executive Board Member who is a well seasoned Investment Manager and Transaction Advisory. On this episode we get to address how businesses are evaluated, major factors of business maturation and how to navigate the investment and funding sector. If you are an owner of a SME or planning on building a startup, you sure don't want to miss this!2023-02-131h 16
MERI PODCASTሁሉም ሰው ከእግዛቢሄር የተሰጠው ፀጋ አለ - ከአዲስ አለማየሁ ጋር የተደረገ ቆይታ - MERI S01-EP10Last Episode from our first season is already here! On this season's special, we invited in one of the major business moguls in the investment and entertainment sectors, Addis Alemayehou. We held remarkable conversations about his upcoming in the industry, multiple business ventures, challenges and outcomes in his diverse investment portfolio and an insightful forecast on the country's business projection.2023-02-131h 09
MERI PODCASTMERI Podcast: ክፍል ፱: የሰው ሀይል እና ቅጥር | Episode 9: Human Resources and RecruitmentHere is an episode that has been requested much, Human Resource Management and Recruitment. On our 9th episode we tried to cover topics about hiring, maintaining and firing employees and also how the work force should present it self to businesses. What qualities as an employee and as a recruiter are required? You will get to hear our insights and find your answers in this episode. Enjoy.2023-02-131h 02
MERI PODCASTMERI Podcast: ክፍል ፰ : ከሰሚናስ ሀደራ ጋር | Episode 8: with Seminas Hadera8th episode is here already, a continuation of the previous conversation with Seminas Hadera, a marketing, brand development and communication strategy expert. On this session we discussed about his up comings in the industry and social receptions of marketing, how society should be interacting and adjusting itself with the current and impending economical changes. Enjoy.2023-02-131h 28
MERI PODCASTMERI Podcast: ክፍል ፯ : ከሰሚናስ ሀደራ ጋር | Episode 7: with Seminas HaderaBack again with the 7th Episode with Seminas Hadera a marketing, brand development and communication strategy veteran with multiple years of experience under his sleeve. We get the chance to discuss about his business engagements with governmental bodies, how policies and regulations are affecting businesses.2023-02-131h 00
MERI PODCASTMERI Podcast: ክፍል ፮: የቢዝነስ እይታ | Episode 6: Business PerceptionOn our 6th episode, we are discussing about how businesses are perceived from multiple points of view of startups, corporate and outsiders as such. We emphasized on how the Ethiopian community sees and understands established businesses and related concepts, we stated a bit of guidelines on how to recognize and develop a fitting perception about businesses.2023-02-1350 min
MERI PODCASTማህበራዊ ሚዲያ ከማንያዘዋል እሸቱ ጋር | Episode 5: Social Media with @manyazewaleshetu9988Meri is back with the renowned modern day motivational speaker and life coach Manyazewal Eshetu. We had a great conversation about the perks and benefits of Social Media as an individual but more as a business also its drawbacks, and the impact of technology on the current business environment. We get to listen to his point of view and representation on social media as someone who leveraged much opportunities from it, something you don't want to miss. Enjoy!2023-02-131h 18
MERI PODCASTሀዋሳ ላይ ለ1000 ሰው በነፃ ቡና አቀረብን - S03EP23To publicly open the coffee shop that Kenean had been working on for almost a year, we traveled all the way to Hawassa. We took time to film an episode for the Meri Family while we were there. In today's episode, Kenean and Tigabu will discuss their ongoing projects in-depth, and Kenean will disclose all the companies he is working on.
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#meripodcast #meri #ethiopianentrepreneurs #businessowner #habesha #ethiopianbusiness2022-11-1019 minMERI PODCASTከእግር ኳስ ቢዝነስ ስትራቴጂን ተምሪያለው - ከ ሰለሞን ጋር የተደረገ ቆይታ - S02 EP 19
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Most of us have a different opinion when it comes to money, Considering that in mind we decided to have talk about money On this episode.
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/2022-11-0839 minMERI PODCASTከ 8 ሚሊየን ወደ 38 ሚሊየን ዶላር ገቢ - S02 - EP16በዛሬው Episode ስለ አዲስ አመት እቅድ ማውጣት ፣ እቅድ ማቀድ ለምን ይጠቅማል ፣ እንዲሁም ስንቶቻችን ነን ለቢዝነሳችን እቅድ አውጥተን ምንከተለው የሚለውን ርዕሶች በማንሳት ከንአን እና ጥጋቡ ያላችውን እውቀትና ልምድ አዝናኝ እና አስተማሪ በሆነ መልኩ ያጋሩናል
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#goals #goalsetting #እቅድ #habesha #enterpreneurship #exportbusiness #ethiopiancoffee #startup #ethiopian2022-11-0535 minMERI PODCASTከታምሩ ALO Coffee ጋር የተደረገ ቆይታ - MERI S02-EP12ዛሬ ደግም በseason 2 Episode 12 በቡና ኤክስፖርት ቢዝነስ በአጭር ጊዜ ውስጥ ስኬታማ ከሆነው ከ ALO Coffee PLC መስራችና ባለቤት ታምሩ ታደሰ ጋር ባደረግነው ቆይታ በአጭር ጊዜ ውስጥ እንዴት ስኬታማ ሊሆን እንደቻለ ፣ በቡና ስራ ውስጥ ስላጋጠሙት ተግዳሮቶች ፣ በቡና ኤክስፖርት ቢዝነስ ወጣቶች እንዴት መሳተፍ እንደሚችሉ እና ስለ CUP OF EXCELLENCE ተወያይተናል፡፡ ALO COFFEE በ2021 CUP OF EXCELLENCE ውድድር አንደኛ በመውጣት ከ14 ሚሊየን ብር በላይ የቡና ሽያጭ አከናውኗል፡፡
Today on season two episode one We have a fantastic guest who has become quite successful in the coffee export industry . In the 2021 Cup of Excellence competition, he won first place. We invited ATO Tamiru Taddesse to be our guest today so that he could discuss his experience working in the coffee industry and his ups and downs throughout the business.
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#coffeee #startup #exportbusiness #ethiopiancoffee #enterpreneurship2022-11-0347 min
MERI PODCASTMERI Podcast: ክፍል ፬ : ከውጪ አገልግሎት ማግኘት | Episode 4 : Outsourcing4th episode is already here! On today's table topic session, we are discussing about Outsourcing of services and goods, what are its advantages/disadvantages? What, when and to whom is right to outsource? Also, Concepts and practices related to Outsourcing. We get to share our insights from a hiring and outsourced company point of view so better not miss it.2022-07-0848 min
MERI PODCASTMERI Podcast: ክፍል ፫ : ከስመኝ ታደሰ ጋር | Episode 3 (Part 2) : With Semegn TadesseOn this continued episode from the previous Episode, We get to discuss about Human Resources Management, Partnership, Business Structuring and other aspects of his insights and experiences with the multi business owner Semegn Tadesse. Enjoy and make sure to Subscribe.2022-06-301h 17
MERI PODCASTMERI Podcast: ክፍል ፪: ከስመኝ ታደሰ ጋር | Episode 2: With Semegn TadesseToday's episode is with our guest Semegn Tadesse, a founder of multiple innovative and intriguing businesses and startups (Freelance Ethiopia, Arma Advertising, Masero Insights, Armada AgriTech . . . ) We get to discuss about his explorations and business insights in building and maintaining these businesses, Enjoy.2022-06-301h 42
MERI PODCASTMERI Podcast: ክፍል ፩: መሪ ምንድነው? | Episode 1: What is MERI?This first episode is about the MERI Podcast itself and states what it is about (which is Business), and also a gentle reveal about the hosts and their content contributions to the podcast. Enjoy.2022-06-3032 min