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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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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

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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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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Adam Neumann

06/13/25

@ a16z

The American dream is about coming from a different country, overcoming challenges, and having the opportunity to build a business and achieve success.

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Diego Saez Gil

01/29/20

@ Y Combinator

After finishing school, I got a scholarship to do a master's in Barcelona, which allowed me to travel across Europe as a backpacker.

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Leena Nair

10/25/24

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

I learned to take every opportunity with both hands and never take it for granted, especially when I was going for my MBA, which required a long journey from my hometown.

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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

Traveling allows me to connect with diverse people and cultures, which I find deeply enriching.

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Mike Krieger

03/26/25

@ EO

Entrepreneurship is about envisioning how the world can be different and better, and feeling empowered to make those changes, which has driven my passion from a young age.

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Bill Gates

02/21/25

@ Stripe

My parents gave me a lot of freedom during my childhood, allowing me to explore and develop my interests, which I believe was crucial for my success.

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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.