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Global Entrepreneurship Experience: Meet the First Cohort


Name: Firas El Nnasrani
Hometown: Ghazir, Lebanon

"I'm from Ghazir, Lebanon a small country on the shores of the Mediterranean sea in the middle east. I moved here 2 years ago exactly. I'm a soccer player and huge soccer fan. I love swimming, hanging out with friends, and playing soccer."

What inspired you to apply to be part of the Global Entrepreneurship Experience?
I viewed it as a new experience for myself. I love to make it to the top and I'm sure this experience will help me achieve my goals. The scholarship was the first attraction but after I read about it, I saw how it can help people succeed.

What do you hope to get out of the Global Entrepreneurship Experience?
Achieve my goals.

What part of the G.E.E. appeals to you the most?
The scholarship and opportunities to grow professionally.

Who inspires you in regards of your career?
My dad, for his hard working ethics and his ways for treating people and
Mr. Elie Demian for showing me an idea about hotels and managing them.

What company or business do you admire the most?
Every business or industry that has to do with Donald Trump because he is the business man himself. He is the definition of a good smart successful business.

What part of the business world is most appealing to you?
Owning and running your own business and competing with others for the number one spot.

If you are having a bad day or having trouble with a project, where do you turn for inspiration?
My soccer ball has been my letting-off-steam method that helps me relax and focus on the task at hand. But I would turn to my cousin or my dad depending on who's closer.

If you could have any job, no limitations, what would you do?
I'd own and manage my own hotel chain and clubs and occasionally DJ in one of them.

What have you done (that you can confess to) that you never thought you'd do or be able to do?
Nothing, because I know I can do anything I want if I had my head set to do it.