Every article from MERI — insights from the founders, executives, and leaders shaping Ethiopian business.
Meri Podcast had the honor to sit down with the former top Midroc Technology Group executive, Dr. Arega Yirdaw, during the first two episodes of season 10. Dr. Arega Yirdaw is a distinguished Ethiopian business leader whose legacy continues to shape the country's private sector.
Bemnet Demissie's journey into the world of technology began with a simple observation: the inefficiency of manual processes. While still in high school and university, he actively pursued personal tech projects, driven by a passion for innovation and solving real-world problems.
Zelalem Woldemariam is a distinguished filmmaker with a marketing and sales background, who embarked on a transformative journey nearly two decades ago. Zelalem's story spreads out with the success of his award-winning film, "11th Hour," which is a testament to Zelalem's passion for storytelling whi
In 2023, Kubic secured the title of Global Startup of the Year, and its founder, Kidus Asfaw was also recognized among the top 100 people contributing to climate initiatives in Time Magazine.
Marcus Samuelsson's journey is an adventure filled with tough times turning into significant victories. Marcus was born in Ethiopia as Kassahun Tsegaye, he faced challenges early on, especially when a disease called tuberculosis took his birth mother away. Fortuitously, a kind nurse and fate stepped
Dr. Brook was born and raised in Addis Ababa, he spent his formative years in Ethiopia until the age of 19. His educational and professional journey has taken him across various countries until he returned to Ethiopia six years ago to serve his country as a Senior Advisor to The Ministry of Finance
Meried Bekele's professional journey started when he was hired as a network engineer after he graduated from Mekele University as an Electrical Engineer. His knowledge in designing networks for a private company helped him build a strong personal brand in the networking profession, but because of hi
Initially, Yoadan never envisioned owning a business, nor did she have concrete plans or goals in life. She started organizing events with her friends in the U.S., by orchestrating weddings and birthday parties, but she soon realized that her strengths lay in corporate-level events.
This Article is being brought to you by Meri in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation. Since the launch of Young Africa Works in Ethiopia in late 2019, the Mastercard Foundation through various partnerships has enabled 1.4 million young people to get access to work opportunities in Ethiopia.
Faysel Abdosh is the founder and CEO of Testi Coffee, which ranks among Ethiopia's top 10 coffee exporting companies. Testi Coffee operates a network of over 27 coffee-producing sites across Ethiopia.
The Rush to Save a Life: A Night That Changed Everything
This article recaps the podcast episode about Eskender Yoseph and his journey to create Anan Agro Processing, a sustainable and comprehensive dairy farm in Ethiopia. It explores his early days, building his farm from scratch, the challenges he faced, and his vision for the future of farming in the c
The internationally renowned and award winning Ethiopian architect Rahel Rahel was Meri Podcast’s guest on the 7th episode of season 10. She shared her thirty-plus years experience in the field of architecture and design as well as her perspectives on life.
The MERI Summit held quarterly aims to connect with its audience and allow them to engage with prominent guest speakers on business, investment, and other thematic areas. This edition tackled the impact of currency floating — a transformative shift for Ethiopian businesses.
Meri Podcast had the honor to sit down with the former top Midroc Technology Group executive, Dr. Arega Yirdaw, during the first two episodes of season 10. Dr. Arega Yirdaw is a distinguished Ethiopian business leader whose legacy continues to shape the country's private sector.
Bemnet Demissie's journey into the world of technology began with a simple observation: the inefficiency of manual processes. While still in high school and university, he actively pursued personal tech projects, driven by a passion for innovation and solving real-world problems.
