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MERI PODCASTእድልህን ያዘው - Abel Tadesse - S13 Ep164Join us for this episode with Abel Tadesse, CEO of the Ethiopian Insurance Corporation (EIC), a seasoned leader who has shaped Ethiopia’s insurance industry for over 20 years.In this conversation, we discuss the evolution of EIC, and the role of reinsurance in managing national risk. We dive into business performance, risk management, market dominance, and the realities of mega projects and pricing. Abel also shares insights on leadership, reform, the cost of change, building character through responsibility, preserving legacy, and his aspirations for the future of the industry and much more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://da...
2026-01-212h 06
MERI PODCASTየታሰረው ገንዘባችን ተፈቷል - Million Kibret - S13 Ep164Join us for this episode with Million Kibret, Managing Partner at BDO Ethiopia, who has shaped the nation’s finance and business landscape for over two decades.In this episode, we explore Ethiopia’s economic transition, the reality of capital markets, and the evolution of banking. We also dive into Million’s challenging perspectives on wealth, entrepreneurship, and the future of skills in Ethiopia.Social Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2a...
2026-01-142h 43
MERI PODCASTነገ አለመኖረ ያስደስተኛል - Meskerem Assegued - S13 Ep163Join us for this episode with Meskerem Assegued, Curator, Co-founder, and Managing Director of Zoma Museum, one of the largest privately owned art institutions in Ethiopia.In this episode, we explore Meskerem’s journey and ideas around Zoma Museum, choosing an unconventional and often unpopular path, Zoma School, Zoma Village, ongoing projects, and deeply interesting and challenging perspectives on life, creativity, and purpose.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pd...
2026-01-091h 55
MERI PODCASTThe 3 Year Journey of Meri - with Yasser Bagersh - S13 Ep162Join us for this celebratory episode as our hosts sat down with Yasser Bagersh to celebrate the milestone of doing MERI for more than three years and reaching 200K subscribers.We had a fun conversation about Meri and the journey, with Yasser stepping into the host’s place, making it a warm discussion.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me...
2025-12-3150 min
MERI PODCASTFrom Service Quarter to Industry Leader - Mayur Kothari - S13 Ep160Join us for this episode with Mayur Kothari, Founder and CEO of the Mohan Group of Companies, a business group driving Ethiopia’s plastics and footwear manufacturing.In this episode, Mayur shares his early days, B2B vs B2C, distribution, footwear manufacturing, the plastic industry, the evolution of the Mohan Group, leadership, forums and accepting advice, and more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:ht...
2025-12-241h 33
MERI PODCASTCompeting Against Industry Giants - Zelalem Muluken - S13 Ep160Join us for this episode with Zelalem Muluken, Founder and Chairperson of Zebym Trading, the company behind natural and healthy beverages like Melkam Moringa. For the past eight years, he has been shaping Ethiopia’s beverage industry.In this episode, Zelalem walks us through his story, starting from his early life and career to the moment he decided to invent his own formula and enter a market filled with established giants. He shares the journey of building Zebym, competing for shelf space, navigating operational challenges, and finding a way into the market. Zelalem also talks about leadership, resilience, and th...
2025-12-031h 31
MERI PODCASTሳይዋሽ ሀብታም መሆን ይቻላል - Yemisrach Abera - S13 Ep159Join us for this episode with Yemisrach Abera, Founder and CEO of Tapu Foods, a company specializing in ready-to-eat Ethiopian meals, takeaway foods, and packaged traditional items. For seventeen years, she has been leading and shaping Ethiopia’s prepared food industry.In this episode, Yemisrach walks us through her story from being born in prison and her early life, how she came up with the idea to enter this line of business, the beginning and expansion of Tapu, and how she approached changing Ethiopian feeding culture. She also talks about the ecosystem and supply chain around ready-to-eat foods, Tapu’s ma...
2025-11-262h 02
MERI PODCASTThe Art and Science of Sales - Andarge Kabtimer - S13 Ep157Join us for this episode with Andarge Kabtimer, one of Ethiopia’s leading figures in the commercial sector. With over 25 years of experience across the beverage, FMCG, and telecom industries, Andarge has held leadership roles at major African brands including Shell, Diageo, Safaricom, and East African Holdings.In this episode, Andarge shares his remarkable journey from his early days in the oil industry to leading top companies across sectors. He dives deep into the art and science of sales, the psychology behind selling in Ethiopia, distribution channels, leadership, and what it means to take on...
2025-11-121h 49
MERI PODCASTHow ET Became the BIGGEST Airline in Africa - Mesfin Tasew - S13 Ep156Join us for this episode with Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful airline. With over 40 years of experience in aviation, Mesfin has played a defining role in the airline’s growth, global expansion, and modernization, making it a true symbol of African excellence in the skies.In this episode, Mesfin shares his journey to becoming CEO and his insights on Ethiopian Airlines, the aviation industry, leadership, global positioning, business strategy, the Bishoftu Mega Project, and more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noah...
2025-11-051h 14
MERI PODCASTአስተሳሰብህ ከፍታህን ይወስነዋል - Tibebeselassie Awetahegn - S13 Ep155Join us for this episode with Tibebeselassie Awetahegn, Founder and CEO of Timex Trading PLC, a leading company in Ethiopia’s import of heavy earth-moving equipment, machinery assembly, and export trade. With years of leadership and business expertise, he has played a vital role in strengthening Ethiopia’s industrial and export sectors.In this episode, Tibebe shares his origin story, corporate career journey, and how he went on to establish Timex Trading. He also talks about the company’s machinery assembly plant, export and sorting operations, and his approach to leadership. The conversation covers his support system, the challenges he fac...
2025-10-292h 00
MERI PODCAST"ያበላል?" ያስበላል! - ቢዝነስ ታማኝ ባለውለታ ነው - Biny Baba - S13 Ep153Join us for this episode with Biny Baba, Founder of Biny Baba Business Group, a business advisor and entrepreneur connecting Ethiopian businesses with opportunities in China. Starting his journey in Merkato, Biny has spent the past 17 years building a remarkable path in Ethiopia’s import business scene.In this episode, he talks about Merkato’s culture and business spirit, how he started his journey, his work in the import and China markets, and how content creation has become part of his story. It’s an inspiring conversation with a young entrepreneur who turned local beginn...
2025-10-222h 28
MERI PODCAST23 Years of Photography - Abate Damte - S13 Ep152Join us for this episode with Abate Damte, Founder of Kora Image, a certified Canon Trainer, and one of the most influential figures in Ethiopia’s photography industry. In this episode, Abate shares how his photography journey began, why he returned to Ethiopia, the story behind Kora Image, and what goes into creating powerful shots, his creative process, becoming a Canon certified photographer, his thoughts on AI in photography, pricing, and much more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6th...
2025-10-221h 50
MERI PODCASTFrom Diplomat to BusinesswomanJoin us for this episode with Hadia M. Gonji, a pioneering entrepreneur whose story begins in Harar during the 50s. She is the Founder of Hadia Supermarket, Managing Director of Hadia Seed Production & Agro Industry PLC, Co-Founder of Enat Bank, and President of the Ethiopian Women Exporters Association.In this episode, Hadia shares her early experiences, how her business journey started, and her ventures in transport, agriculture, floriculture, and horticulture. It’s an episode full of stories, challenges, and lessons that reflect a life built on perseverance, curiosity, and purpose.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: ht...
2025-10-081h 34
MERI PODCASTEducation Is Not an Experiment - Dr. Arega Yirdaw - S13 Ep151Today we’re bringing back Dr. Arega Yirdaw, President of Unity University, former President of the Ethiopian Association of Higher Education & TVET Institutions, and the longest-serving CEO of MIDROC Technology Group.In this episode, we had a conversation with Dr. Arega about Ethiopia’s education reforms and the future of education in the country. The discussion covers his experience leading Unity University, education quality and gaps, University exit exam, pipeline management, TVET, AI, and much more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle...
2025-10-012h 23
MERI PODCASTThe Man Behind The Big Brands. - Misikr Mulugeta - S12 Ep150Join us for this episode with Misikr Mulugeta, Commercial Strategist and Business Consultant, and one of the leading figures in Ethiopia’s marketing sector, known for his expertise in the beverage and FMCG industries.In this episode, we had a conversation with Misikr about: How it all started, Roles at BGI, Coca Cola and DHL, The Ethiopian Marketing Industry and Creativity, The Making of Campaigns, Business Strategy, People, Leadership, Personal Growth, and much more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vX...
2025-09-242h 38
MERI PODCASTየጊዜ እንጂ የሰው ኃያል የለም - Mukemil Bedru - Mukemil Bedru - S12 Ep149Join us for this episode with Mukemil Bedru, Founder & Managing Partner of Elegance Group and Co-Founder of Hijra Bank, Ethiopia’s full-fledged interest-free Islamic bank.In this episode, we had a conversation with Mukemil about: Working at Deloitte, Starting Elegance, the Interest-Free Banking Concept, Challenges & Resilience, Mukemil’s Life Experience, and much more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/M...
2025-09-173h 16
MERI PODCASTየኢትዮጵያ ፋሽን ፈርጥ - Mahlet (Mafi) Afework S13 148Join us for this episode with Mahlet (Mafi) Afework, CEO & Creative Director of Mafi Mafi Fashion Design & Manufacturing and Founder of the Mafi Fashion Academy and Lab. Mafi Mafi is redefining Ethiopian fashion through innovation and global presence. In this episode, we had a conversation covering: Starting Mafi Mafi, Breaking into the International Market, Managing Production, Distribution & Brand Positioning Across Markets, The Ethiopian Fashion Industry, Recognition & Global Exposure, The Mafi Fashion Lab, Challenge & Resilience, and moreMore from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle...
2025-09-102h 05
MERI PODCASTFrom Taxi-Hailing to Business Automation: ETTA’s Journey - Temesgen Geberehiwot S13 147Join us for this season opener episode with Temesgen Geberehiwot, Founder and CEO of ETTA Solutions. ETTA is driving innovation in e-commerce, delivery, and digital solutions.In this episode, we had an open and engaging conversation covering: Starting ETTA, Big Bets & Early Lessons, E-commerce and Delivery, Building Zoorya, Innovation, People, Leadership & Personal Growth and more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps...
2025-09-032h 39
MERI PODCASTUnited States–Ethiopia Trade: The Ambassador’s InterviewJoin us for this episode with Ervin Massinga, a key figure in U.S. diplomacy. He is a diplomat with 30 years of experience and is currently the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia.In this conversation: his diplomatic career and lessons in respect, his path to becoming an ambassador, the core roles of an ambassador, the U.S. shift from aid to trade, priority sectors for private sector engagement, and the purpose of Ethiopia's economic reforms.Social Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube...
2025-08-1357 min
MERI PODCASTበመኖር የሚገለፅ አመራር እወዳለሁ - Melaku Kebede - S12 E145Join us for this episode with Melaku Kebede, a key figure in the Ethiopian financial sector. He was the former CEO of Hibret Bank and is currently the Program Manager at FSD Ethiopia.In this conversation: Leadership, what it means to be a CEO of a bank in Ethiopia, Ethiopian banks expanding outside the country, foreign banks entering the Ethiopian market, leadership, the Ethiopian economy, board governance, FSD Ethiopia, challenges and resilience, and the drive behind it all.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form...
2025-08-062h 56
MERI PODCASTየቤት ቁጥርን ያስጀመረች - Aster Solomon - S12 E144Join us for this episode with Aster Solomon, a pioneering entrepreneur serving as the Co-founder and General Manager of Ethiopia’s first GIS service company (ISS), owner of Mosaic Hotel, a Co-founder of Enat Bank, and the General Manager of New English Private School (NEPS).In this conversation: Professional journey, introducing GIS Technology, Hospitality, the Hotels Association, New English Private School (NEPS), Enat Bank, Leadership, Associations, Social Responsibility, Challenges and Resilience.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6https://www.th...
2025-07-301h 41
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 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 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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2025-02-052h 09
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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2025-01-221h 20
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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2025-01-082h 01
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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2024-12-111h 51
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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2024-12-111h 29
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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2024-11-271h 02
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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2024-11-201h 45
MERI PODCASTከ6ሺህ በላይ ድርጅቶች በCNET ይገለገላሉ - ምችለውን በሙሉ አድርጌያለሁ - Bemnet Demissie - S10 EP111
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2024-11-132h 27
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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2024-11-062h 28
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.
Tune in as we discuss:
- 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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2024-10-3058 min
MERI PODCASTያጣነውን የገበያ ድርሻ በ6 ወር ውስጥ መልሰናል - Brook Fekadu - S010 EP108
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2024-10-232h 45
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.
Tune in as we discuss:
- Early Days as an Architect
- Business and Family
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2024-10-161h 55
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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2024-10-092h 10
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 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 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 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.
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2024-05-011h 31
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 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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2024-02-141h 21
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 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.
2023-11-241h 13
MERI PODCASTየስልኬ እስረኛ ሆኜ ነበር - With Mekdela Mekuria - S06 EP56
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2023-08-231h 43
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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2023-05-262h 28MERI 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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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 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 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 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 PODCASTበ ዱባይ እና በጃፓን ያደረግነው ቆይታ - S02 EP 20
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2022-11-1019 minMERI PODCASTከእግር ኳስ ቢዝነስ ስትራቴጂን ተምሪያለው - ከ ሰለሞን ጋር የተደረገ ቆይታ - S02 EP 19
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2022-11-091h 15MERI PODCASTአፍሪካ ከአለም ሀብት 1.4% ትይዛላች - S02 EP 18አብዛኞቻችን ስለገንዘብ የተለያየ አመለካከትና አስተሳሰብ አለን ይህንንም በማስመልከት በምዕራፍ ሁለት ክፍል 18 ስለገንዘብ በጥልቅ ተወያይተናል።
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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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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2022-11-0535 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