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Manara
About Manara
Manara is a social impact startup dedicated to unlocking human potential and diversifying the global tech sector, with a focus on uplifting the economies of the MENA region, including Palestine and women. The company operates entirely remotely and aims to build the top tech talent community in the MENA region, supporting members at every stage of their lifecycle. Its team includes alumni of Google, Upwork, Nvidia, and Gaza Sky Geeks, underscoring deep tech and regional startup experience. Manara is backed by investors such as Stripe, Y Combinator, Seedcamp, Reid Hoffman, Paul Graham, and Jessica Livingston, and maintains remote clusters in Berlin, Palestine, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Culture & values
The company is fully remote with distributed teams, including clusters in Berlin, Palestine, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Diversity and inclusion are core to the mission, with a focus on empowering women and diversifying the tech sector in the MENA region.
Collaborations are community-driven, with a focus on connection, shared learning, and mutual motivation within the talent network.
The organization acknowledges regional economic challenges and pursues social impact by uplifting economies in MENA and Palestine through tech talent development.
Growth mindset is part of the culture, with a focus on ongoing career development and mentorship.
Remote-first culture with flexibility across time zones supports work-life balance.
The organization emphasizes enabling non-traditional candidates to progress to leadership roles, such as becoming a manager or the first woman engineer on a team.
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