Migration, Entrepreneurship and Finding Meaning in Life with Georges Karam
with Georges Karam
About This Episode
In this week’s episode, Georges shares his compelling life story and entrepreneurial journey with Dr. John Torrens. From growing up in war-torn Lebanon to moving to Montreal at 19, Georges talks about his challenges, resilience, and eventual success in the tech industry. He discusses the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, the importance of humility, and his transition to a more meaningful phase of life. Now residing in Costa Rica, Georges is embarking on a passion project to establish a trade school for underprivileged locals. He also shares insights from his role as a Dragon on the Canadian version of Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den, emphasizing the value of strong interpersonal relationships and realistic expectations in business partnerships.
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About the Host
Dr. John M. Torrens
5× Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, Professor at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management, author of Lightning in a Bottle, and TEDx speaker on ADHD as an entrepreneur's superpower.
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