Ghassan Halawa

Founder / CEO at PARACHUTE16 | باراشوت١٦
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Jordan, JO
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    • Founder / CEO
      • Jan 2015 - Present

      PARACHUTE16 is an Impact Design House specialized in entrepreneurship and innovation. We build capacity, connect, inspire and empower entrepreneurs, individuals, communities and corporates through four main services. These are; entrepreneurship and innovation consultation, designing edutainment programs, corporate innovation, and startup support services and communities. We collaborate the efforts of a multitude of partners, including NGOs, foundations, government, public and private… PARACHUTE16 is an Impact Design House specialized in entrepreneurship and innovation. We build capacity, connect, inspire and empower entrepreneurs, individuals, communities and corporates through four main services. These are; entrepreneurship and innovation consultation, designing edutainment programs, corporate innovation, and startup support services and communities. We collaborate the efforts of a multitude of partners, including NGOs, foundations, government, public and private sector companies, corporations, communities, and individuals to grow together through our provided services of; consultation, edutainment (educational entertainment), corporate innovation, and startup support services and communities. To date, we are proud to have worked with 70+ success partners across MENA, 60+ consultants, 75+ expert mentors, and 80+ projects. Show more Show less

    • Founder / Happiness & Opportunities Maker
      • Jul 2016 - Present

      #Tomohilove is a social weekly live show that connects people who have goals, dreams & passion with individuals, organizations, corporates, government & Institutions to support them to achieve their goals and make their dreams come true by sharing opportunities & skills, in every episode we have inspiring guest to share his/her experience to inspire & motivate our audience.

    • Founder / Chief Energy Officer
      • Dec 2018 - Present

      A social brand that produces inspiring products to spread happiness, knowledge & positivity,10% of our profit goes to support our community.We work with amazing inspiring community leaders, designers, passionate people, hard worker lovely women across Jordan to make inspiring products that make values in our community, we believe in collaboration in all levels.We have strategic partnership with our success partners UNIART Gallery (www.uniart.gallery/faqum).Visit our… A social brand that produces inspiring products to spread happiness, knowledge & positivity,10% of our profit goes to support our community.We work with amazing inspiring community leaders, designers, passionate people, hard worker lovely women across Jordan to make inspiring products that make values in our community, we believe in collaboration in all levels.We have strategic partnership with our success partners UNIART Gallery (www.uniart.gallery/faqum).Visit our website: www.FAQUM.com Show more Show less

    • BADIR Fellow
      • Aug 2015 - Present

    • Enpact Fellow
      • Apr 2015 - Present

    • Founder / CEO
      • Jan 2015 - Present

      Sukarh is a project that was first created after tasting "Halawih Zalabia" from Nablus and being told the only way to taste this traditional Palestinian sweet is to bring it from there! From this experience, Sukarh was established as a means of sharing this delicious sweet and at the same time uniting the people in the Middle East.We wanted Sukarh to create happiness for three parties. First, people who tasted Sukarh as children. When they taste our product, it will remind them of good… Sukarh is a project that was first created after tasting "Halawih Zalabia" from Nablus and being told the only way to taste this traditional Palestinian sweet is to bring it from there! From this experience, Sukarh was established as a means of sharing this delicious sweet and at the same time uniting the people in the Middle East.We wanted Sukarh to create happiness for three parties. First, people who tasted Sukarh as children. When they taste our product, it will remind them of good times from their childhood and will bring a smile on their faces. Second, our community, as Sukarh will give 10% of every jar sold to local start ups in an effort to help establish home businesses. Third, the Sukarh team. Our goal is to help establish 20 home business in our first year. Accomplishing this will give our team happiness. Our mission: To make happiness for all parties by producing unique Arabian authentic sweets in modern way.Our vision:To be the successful Arabian authentic sweets band around the globe and spread happiness around us and support others to make it.. Show more Show less

    • Community Leader / Member
      • Jun 2014 - Present

      UP Global is dedicated to empowering the entrepreneurial community and building networks that drive collaboration and strengthen entrepreneurs worldwide. With a platform offering action-based learning programs, resources, and networks for entrepreneurs and leaders, UP Global aims to be the leading organization strengthening/transforming communities through entrepreneurship. With reach in over 110 countries, UP Global is a rapidly-growing, impact-based collaborative effort made… UP Global is dedicated to empowering the entrepreneurial community and building networks that drive collaboration and strengthen entrepreneurs worldwide. With a platform offering action-based learning programs, resources, and networks for entrepreneurs and leaders, UP Global aims to be the leading organization strengthening/transforming communities through entrepreneurship. With reach in over 110 countries, UP Global is a rapidly-growing, impact-based collaborative effort made possible by support from Google for Entrepreneurs, the Case Foundation, Microsoft, and The Coca-Cola Company. Show more Show less

    • Facilitator
      • Jun 2014 - Present

      With events in over 400 cities and 110 countries around the world, Startup Weekend is the world's bigest educational movement for entrepreneurs.Startup Weekends are 54-hour events where developers, designers, marketers, product managers, and startup enthusiasts come together to share ideas, form teams, build products, and launch startups! We are on a mission to educate entrepreneurs, empower communities, and cultivate leaders around the world. We are committed to delivering the worlds premier… With events in over 400 cities and 110 countries around the world, Startup Weekend is the world's bigest educational movement for entrepreneurs.Startup Weekends are 54-hour events where developers, designers, marketers, product managers, and startup enthusiasts come together to share ideas, form teams, build products, and launch startups! We are on a mission to educate entrepreneurs, empower communities, and cultivate leaders around the world. We are committed to delivering the worlds premier experiential education for entrepreneurs supported by a community of amazing volunteers: join us at http://startupweekend.org/organizer/ Show more Show less

    • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Advisor
      • May 2015 - Oct 2017

      Founded in 1995, Zain in Jordan was the first operator to introduce mobile phone services into the country. In just a few years, it earned its reputation as the most progressive telecom operator in the region in terms of competitiveness, readiness to adopt new technologies, deploy cutting-edge services and invest in community development through the most active and substantive corporate social responsibility (CSR) program in the country. Since its inception, Zain in Jordan has tallied… Founded in 1995, Zain in Jordan was the first operator to introduce mobile phone services into the country. In just a few years, it earned its reputation as the most progressive telecom operator in the region in terms of competitiveness, readiness to adopt new technologies, deploy cutting-edge services and invest in community development through the most active and substantive corporate social responsibility (CSR) program in the country. Since its inception, Zain in Jordan has tallied subscriber growth at an exponential rate, with the number of users currently around 3 million subscribers. Through more than 1,700 cell sites, Zain covers the entire populated area of the Kingdom. In January 2003, the Zain Group acquired Zain in Jordan in what was considered the largest single acquisition in the Middle East area, and the largest private sector investment in Jordan. Today, Zain is the leading and the largest telecommunications network operator and services provider in the country. Since day one, Zain has deployed an advanced infrastructure and launched its services over a state-of-the-art network, one of the most developed networks in the region. For more information, please go to www.jo.zain.com Show more Show less

    • Co-Founder/COO
      • Jun 2014 - May 2015

      MeShows is a professional Digital content company specialized in entertainment,edutainment, animation,TVC, games, Tutorial Videos and Apps.We are at MeShows produce the wide range of products such as Edutainment serials,Edutainment platforms,2D and 3D animated production,tutorial videos and TVCs.We signed a long term partnership with ZAIN (adopter),and with several institutions.Some of our customers in the region, Microsoft (Oman,UAE,KSA), Nokia,Saudi television.We… MeShows is a professional Digital content company specialized in entertainment,edutainment, animation,TVC, games, Tutorial Videos and Apps.We are at MeShows produce the wide range of products such as Edutainment serials,Edutainment platforms,2D and 3D animated production,tutorial videos and TVCs.We signed a long term partnership with ZAIN (adopter),and with several institutions.Some of our customers in the region, Microsoft (Oman,UAE,KSA), Nokia,Saudi television.We are working to expand our products and services to fill the gap in the region,and we are looking forward to establishing new offices and branches in our large markets KSA and GCC.We are engaged in our society,and we are adopted new strategy to support our entrepreneurship ecosystem,and take part in helping and joining entrepreneurs and institution of civil society with us.We believe in Arab talents and we believe that we can producing a creative fabulous products as we always do,and make the first 3D animation film with Arabian character. Show more Show less

    • Managing Partner
      • Jun 2014 - Mar 2015

      Quiz Shabab is the first and only jordanian youth journal,was established in 2010,it is distributed in more than 20 universities and colleges (Public,Private) in Amman,Zarqa,Irbid and Salt,and we are working to cover all the universities in jordan,we have more that 4 years of experience and we built teams inside the universities to work together,we adopt new strategies recently to build solid partnership with institutions of civil society and private sector to help our community and youth in… Quiz Shabab is the first and only jordanian youth journal,was established in 2010,it is distributed in more than 20 universities and colleges (Public,Private) in Amman,Zarqa,Irbid and Salt,and we are working to cover all the universities in jordan,we have more that 4 years of experience and we built teams inside the universities to work together,we adopt new strategies recently to build solid partnership with institutions of civil society and private sector to help our community and youth in proper way. Show more Show less

    • Marketing Manager
      • 2012 - May 2014

      Unlimited Dimensions is a unique IT company,which conducts business worldwide,our success is driven by our team and their unrelenting focus on delivering results in the right way-by operating responsibility,executing with excellence,applying innovative technologies and capturing new opportunities for profitable growth.

    • Assistant Director of Operations
      • Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

      MarkaVIP was established by experts at leading firms in the fashion and eCommerce industry. Seasoned shoppers and experienced eCommerce engineers joined forces to bring their passion, expertise and the latest offerings to fashion lovers in the Middle East.We are a company that's all about people whether they are our employees, our customers or partners. We believe that having exceptional talents is fundamental to the success of our company that has been flourishing since we started four… MarkaVIP was established by experts at leading firms in the fashion and eCommerce industry. Seasoned shoppers and experienced eCommerce engineers joined forces to bring their passion, expertise and the latest offerings to fashion lovers in the Middle East.We are a company that's all about people whether they are our employees, our customers or partners. We believe that having exceptional talents is fundamental to the success of our company that has been flourishing since we started four years ago.MarkaVIP's mission Bring excellence, passion and fashion into everything we do! Show more Show less

    • Business Development Manager
      • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

      Ghosoun holding company works in several fields,real estate,fashion retail,restaurants,IT and electrical automotive based in amman-jordan,and it is expanded its business in MENA region and it built a solid partnerships in the region.It has have strong fashion and furniture brands such as MAX,Splash,Baby Shop,Adore and Home Center in jordan.

    • Marketing Executive
      • Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

      Unlimited Dimensions is a unique IT company,which conducts business worldwide,our success is driven by our team and their unrelenting focus on delivering results in the right way-by operating responsibility,executing with excellence,applying innovative technologies and capturing new opportunities for profitable growth.

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