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Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

@ EO

As an immigrant from Algeria, I had to do any job to survive, and despite lacking education or a network, I had to start somewhere.

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How I Built a $300M Startup with No Degree and No NetworkㅣSelfbook, Khalid Meniri

@ EO

How I Built a $300M Startup with No Degree and No NetworkㅣSelfbook, Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

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Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

@ EO

Leaving Algeria allowed me to dream bigger and pursue my passion for travel, emphasizing that regardless of your background or education, you can create and succeed.

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Diana Hu

08/28/19

@ Y Combinator

As an immigrant, the experience of starting over in a new country can be challenging, but it also provides a unique perspective and drive to succeed.

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Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

@ EO

Being born in Algeria, my moonshot was New York City, and I went straight there without a proper education or route to becoming a founder.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

I grew up in a tough environment as an immigrant, which shaped my intense drive to succeed and win.

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Pejman Nozad

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

I arrived in the U.S. in 1992 with only $700, didn't speak English, and spent all my money calling a girl in Iran, leading to my first job at a car wash.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

I got my first job by offering to work for free at a startup, which was my entry point into the tech industry.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I had to work my way through school, which shaped my work ethic and understanding of the industry.

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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

I had to work my way through school, which shaped my work ethic and understanding of the industry.

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

Networking was crucial; I started with no connections in the aerospace industry and reached out to as many people as possible for advice.