The Entrepreneurial Journey: Lessons from Our Alumni

The presentation will explore the entrepreneurial journeys of two LAU Alumni, from their initial ideas to building and growing their businesses. They will share the key stages of their journeys, current achievements, how LAU supported their development, and the lessons learned along the way. Presenters: Daniel El Kadi is the founder and CEO of Tchips, the one-of-a-kind Tornado Chips made in Lebanon. What started in 2019 as a live cooking station became a retail brand by the end of 2023. Today, Tchips is stocked across Lebanon, exporting to international markets, and raising capital from investors to scale. Daniel appeared on Shark Tank Lebanon and turned down a deal on camera, a decision that still shapes how he builds the company. Ahmad Al Itani, Founder & CEO of Jemle, a B2B marketplace App that connects FMCG and F&B distributors with retailers across Lebanon, simplifying the way businesses connect, source products, and manage their supply chains.