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Remembering Beirut. Honoring Resilience.As we commemorate the anniversary of the Beirut Port explosion, LebNet remembers the lives lost, stands in solidarity with all those affected, and honors the resilience of the Lebanese people as they continue to rebuild after tragedy.Among the many stories of resilience is that of Beirut Digital District (BDD), a valued partner of LebNet. Despite the extensi

On August 1, the LebNet San Diego and House of Lebanon San Diego communities came together for their Annual Family Picnic, bringing together Lebanese professionals, families, and friends for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and summer fun.Held at De Anza Cove, the picnic offered a relaxed setting where attendees of all ages enjoyed delicious food, outdoor activities, and meaningful convers

On July 30th, the LebNet Boston community gathered for another memorable Summer Gathering, bringing together Lebanese professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and innovators for an evening of networking and meaningful conversations.Held at Time Out Market Boston, the event provided a welcoming space for both long-time members and first-time attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and str

At a GlanceCompany: VboutRole: Marketing Technology (MarTech) / SaaSLebNet Connection: Long-time LebNet Community SupporterBuilding a company is rarely a straight path, and few understand that better than Richard Fallah. As the Founder and CEO of Vbout, Richard spent more than a decade building one of Lebanon's leading MarTech companies. The acquisition of Vbout in June 2025 marked a significant m

On July 23rd, the LebNet Mid Atlantic community gathered for Summer Connections, an evening dedicated to strengthening professional relationships and expanding networks in a relaxed and welcoming setting.Hosted in Arlington, Virginia, the event brought together Lebanese professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and innovators from the DC area to exchange ideas, reconnect with familiar faces, and bui

The Love for Lebanon fundraiser took place on Saturday, June 20, in Chicago with two goals: to bring the Lebanese community together in person and raise critical funds for families affected by the humanitarian crisis. The event was designed to celebrate Lebanese culture through live performances by a local Arab comedian, singer, and dabke group, while creating opportunities for small businesses an

On June 27, the LebNet Chicago community came together for an evening of soccer, networking, and connection while watching the Portugal vs. Colombia match.The event welcomed both familiar faces and first-time attendees, with a particularly strong turnout from early- and mid-career Lebanese professionals, reflecting the continued growth of the Chicago community.Thank you to everyone who joined us a

On June 23, LebNet Vancouver brought together an exceptional group of leaders from technology, healthcare, investment, engineering, real estate, and industrial innovation for its inaugural Meeting of the Minds roundtable, setting the stage for the growth of a vibrant Lebanese professional community across Western Canada.Hosted by Marianne Zakhour and Elio Ibrahim, the gathering created a unique sp

LebNet is launching its first podcast series ‘Brothers Talking Tech’ hosted by Greg Akiki - Senior Director of Quality at GLOBALFOUNDRIES - and Fram Akiki, President at Joun Technologies. With over 75 years of combined experience in the tech industry, the two brothers will be regularly engaging in a 5-minute tech discussion on current technical topics in the news in a fun yet highly informative fo

LebNet is continuing its podcast series ‘Brothers Talking Tech’ hosted by Greg Akiki - Senior Director of Quality at GLOBALFOUNDRIES - and Fram Akiki, President at Joun Technologies. With over 75 years of combined experience in the tech industry, the two brothers are regularly engaging in a 5-minute tech discussion on current technical topics in the news in a fun yet highly informative format. In

In the third episode of the ‘Brothers Talking Tech’ podcast, Greg Akiki and Fram Akiki, President at Joun Technologies - discuss different chip functionalities, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence.Below are the main points they tackle:What is the number 1 area today in chips for venture capital investment?What are AI Training and AI Inference?How do you optimize a chip for AI?With o

In the fourth episode of the ‘Brothers Talking Tech’ podcast, Greg Akiki - Senior Director of Quality at GLOBALFOUNDRIES - and Fram Akiki, President at Joun Technologies - joined by the third brother Geoff Akiki - President at Hoya LSI at Hoya Group, discuss digital transformation and its ability to full accelerate business growth.Below are the main points they tackle:- Companies need digital tran

On August 23rd, 2022, Greg Akiki - Senior Director of Quality at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Geoff Akiki - President at Hoya LSI at Hoya Group and Fram Akiki, President at Joun Technologies were guests at Google's new Pier 57 Executive and Customer Center in New York City. Hosted by Fabien DuBoeuf, Google Cloud's Industry Manager for Manufacturing, the day kicked off with breakfast and a tour of the facility

In the fifth episode of the ‘Brothers Talking Tech’ podcast, Greg Akiki - Senior Director of Quality at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Geoff Akiki - President at Hoya LSI at Hoya Group and Fram Akiki, President at Joun Technologies discuss the world's most influential technology event - The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) - held in Las Vegas the first week of January.They also cover recent news on the 5G/airlin

In this episode of the ‘Brothers Talking Tech’ podcast, Greg Akiki - Senior Director of Reliability at GlobalFoundries, Geoff Akiki - President at Hoya IT Segment Company and Fram Akiki, President at Joun Technologies hosted Brenda Discher, SVP, Business Strategy & Marketing at Siemens Digital Industries Software, to discuss the growing industry around batteries.  The topics covered included:How b

In this episode of the ‘Brothers Talking Tech’ podcast, Greg Akiki - Senior Director of Reliability at GlobalFoundries, Geoff Akiki - President at Hoya IT Segment Company and Fram Akiki, President at Joun Technologies hosted Chris Thiel,  CEO & Co-Founder at Insight Technology Search, to discuss trends in executive searches and workforce development in technology fields.  The topics covered includ

Former SVP, Managing Director & Associate General Counsel, Wells Fargo | Board Member, LebNet | Civic and Community LeaderBehind every strong community are individuals who choose to stay engaged, contribute, and help shape its future in meaningful ways. Ghada Saliba-Malouf is one of those members within the LebNet community.With a thoughtful approach to leadership and a genuine commitment to givin

Author: This article is part of LebNet’s expert series written by Dimitri J. Stephanou, a former CIO and Managing partner of Pekasso Group; a Management Consulting boutique firm that provides advisory services in digital transformation, operational excellence, strategic planning, IT organization assessment and restructuring, data domain definition and strategy, service design, systems implementati

Interview with Pierre Sarkis: How is Pierre Sarkis unlocking the power of HR data?Human resources data plays a pivotal role in modern organizations, serving as the lifeblood of informed decision-making and strategic planning. The importance of HR data lies in its ability to provide valuable insights into employee engagement, talent management, and organizational culture. By analyzing this data, HR

As the Country Manager at Aspire Software Lebanon, Nabil Mardelli is responsible for creating, expanding, developing, and running the company’s operations in Lebanon.One of Nabil’s notable achievements was establishing the company in Lebanon in July 2022.  WIth the support of an inspiring executive team and dedicated colleagues, Nabil successfully grew the team to 100 employees within a year, with