Hosted at Berkeley by LebNet on April 16th, in collaboration with Luca Hadife, student senator at the Associated Students University of California Berkeley, our panel aimed to give students insights into the experiences of Lebanese tech professionals across diverse organizational environments. Covering startup ventures, venture capital, and big tech, our panelists shared career journeys and actionable advice.

General Topics Covered:

Networking: Leveraging Lebanese networks for growth.

Mentorship: Role of mentorship and tips for finding mentors.

Essential Skills: Crucial technical and soft skills for tech success.

Resumes: Crafting compelling resumes.

Advice: Valuable advice for college-aged selves.

Panelists and Focus:

Elie Ghossain - Program Manager @ Tesla:

- Role overview at Tesla.

- Skill requirements and career advice.

Mona Ahmad - Product Manager @ Pomelo:

- Pomelo overview and product management insights.

Omar Fidawi - Investor @ Scale Venture Partners:

- Transition from investment banking to venture capital.

- Key skills and investment evaluation factors.

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- AGI overview and hiring insights.

- Career pathways and industry challenges.

The event, focused on "Breaking into Tech," attracted 30 attendees and provided a platform for meaningful dialogue and learning.