Ninaru Shtayyeh, MA

• Support local entrepreneurs, tech/tech-enabled start-ups, and innovative SMEs to access regional/international markets • Raise awareness in regional and international markets about the local Palestinian ecosystem •Engage local beneficiaries with regional partners and businesses to encourage B2B transactions and direct investments into Palestine •Establish an impact business and outsourcing hub in Gaza and the West Bank.

Taking lead on the IGNITE Investment Readiness program; guiding it through its four cohorts. Throughout IGNITE, IPSD has provided support to 60+ high-potential tech start-ups and innovative SMEs, offering them a comprehensive 13-week, coach-led and tailored support program to prepare them to raise equity investment. One important aspect of IGNITE has been our financial assistance. Participating start-ups and SMEs had the opportunity to receive up to US $50,000 in funding, which aimed to address any shortcomings identified during the program. This financial support was crucial in improving the likelihood of securing future investments within a short time frame. It has been a pleasure to witness the growth and development of these companies as they strive to achieve their goals.

The Innovative Private Sector Development (IPSD) Project is a $22 Million project with the objective of improving economic opportunities for individuals and firms in the West Bank and Gaza. IPSD is a Palestinian Ministry of National Economy (MoNE) Project, funded by the World Bank and implemented by DAI.

The Global Shapers Community is a grassroot network of young people driving dialogue, action and chance with a global footprint, consisting of 8411 shapers, in 403 hubs in 154 countries, with an alumnus of around 2000 and are chosen based on their innovative skills, achievement desire, brilliance and creativity in their own countries accelerating change. Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum and operates from Geneva.

Born out of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional, and global challenges. With more than 14,000 members, the Global Shapers Community spans 456 city-based hubs in 150 countries.

Co-founded a startup incubator and accelerator that provides Palestinian entrepreneurs with all the skills, resources, knowledge, and finance needed to shape a sustainable startup ecosystem in Palestine.

• Sold furniture during High Point International Furniture Market to international accounts. •Build rapport and relationships with customers. • Trained with Crypton Fabrics • Trained with Arterios

The International Conference on Entrepreneurship-Palestine (ICEP) is the biggest and most empowering dialogue platform about Startup Economy, Innovation & Technology Ecosystem in Palestine. It encourages the generation of problem-solvers towards the use of innovation and disruptive technologies for stronger and more sustainable ideas and companies that will support and shape the future of a strong digital economy.

• Interned at the assurance services division in Ramallah’s office. • Evaluated internal controls, performed substantive audit procedure, ensured effective client compliance with laws and regulations as well as recommending areas of improvement for clients.

- Assist, advise, and lead High Point University residents in Finch, Millis, and Wilson halls - Take action when inter-student conflicts, medical and academic issues, and personal setbacks occur

* Assisted students in understanding the material studied in class * Aided students in translating some homework, texts, and notes

- Enhance students' knowledge of topics in Business Calculus - Offer different explanations and learning styles to teach related material in one-on-one weekly sessions

• Assisted a faculty member with typing, filing, taking inventory, keeping records, mailing and answering telephones.

• Certified paramedic working both in the ambulance and on the field. • Worked on a relief campaign collecting food and clothes to help the poor, revive the volunteer spirit and to highlight and remind people of such social issues.

• Developed analytical skills through departments like “Consumer Banking (CB)” and “Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB)” • Analyzed loan applications for individuals, institutions and corporations

• Worked on a relief campaign to help ease the suffering of the Syrian people and Palestinian refugees living in Syria since 1948.