Interviewing an Entrepreneur by MUBS students
By : Solaima Tarabay & Rackel Abou Matar supervised by professor Rasha Abou Hamdan ( PHD )
Modern University for Business and Science through entrepreneurship course in fall semester 2014-2015 asked students to interview entrepreneurs . So we , “ Solaima Taraby and Rackel Abou Mattar ,” have chosen Mr . Naja Faysal who is considered one of the young entrepreneurs in Lebanon . In addition , he is the manager of Boldwin School that took the attention of media due to the integration of technology into the curriculum . The interview was held on 27 / 1 / 2015 at 1:00 pm at Boldwin School in Kfarkatra Al Shouf .
Mr . Naja Faysal was very welcoming in his kind and humble reception . He was proud for being selected among many other entrepreneurs . First , he started by introducing himself as the owner and principal of Boldwin School , and the CEO of Boldwin ’ s S . A . R . L ( Societe a Responsiblite Limitee .( His background goes back to graduating business from NDU . Then he was hired in an advertising agency on the internet where he worked for four years . He climbed the ladder starting as an executive , then a manager and director where he was promoted twice . From his experience in the company he worked for , he learned the positive impact of keeping the employees very professional , building their careers for a prosperous future , and making sure they were happy and motivated ; where always finding a way to celebrate the victory of the business with the employees was considered very uplifting and beneficial for their self-esteem . After that , it was the beginning of the digital marketing era where he looked up the programs in U . K . and thought it best to study in Cambridge University . And so he did for a year , transferring to digital marketing and solutions .
What inspired him to return to Lebanon was reading books about successful people that inspired him and stirred a sense of purpose in his heart . One particular man who influenced him most was Steven Colvin , who gives great advice about seeking purpose in one ’ s life . When he was in Dubai , he wrote his mission statement for his company 3 years before coming back and through it discovered what he wanted . It was all a matter of timing and his purpose was to live his life as a journey by making a difference . So , he recognized that the mixture of education and technology really empowers the students and can make noticeable changes in terms of grasp , motivation , and student satisfaction . He decided that establishing a modern school in a different form and shape with young staff , careful curriculum that was chosen by converting traditional books into e-books , learning by watching movies and singing , would greatly benefit the pupils . So , heavy books were replaced by tablets without neglecting the importance of writing .
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