MERI PODCAST

Join 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 writ...

Join 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 professiona...

Join 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 t...

Join 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...

Join us for this episode on podcasting with our co-host s, 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...

In this advertorial episode, brought to you in collaboration with Stanford Seed, Kassahun Y. Kebede, PhD, Stanford Seed Program Business Transformation Advisor, sat down with Seed alumni and second-generation family business leaders: Dr. Yeraeifirae Sileshi, CEO of WAJi Healthcare and Saglan Wajee General Hospital Yeshiwork Woldeher, Managing Director of Ghion Gas Plc and Vice President of the Sta...

Join 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...

Join 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- Merger...

Join 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 Businesse...

Join 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...

Join 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 g...

Join 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 mod...

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 empl...

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 d...

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 D...

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 in...

On 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 More from our partners: Dashen Bank Website:...

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 - Leadershi...

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...

In 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 More from our partners: Dashen Bank Website: https://dashenbanksc.com Telegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopia EthioTelecomDownload Tel...

In 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 Pr...

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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 More from our partners: Dashen Bank Website: https://dashenbank...

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 -...

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