Founders' Lounge Vol. VIII

Founders’ Lounge Vol. VIII is organized in partnership with the Habesha Diaspora Community, an organization supporting Ethiopian returnees from the diaspora in re-establishing their lives and businesses in Addis Ababa. Centered on the theme "Global Roots, Local Routes: Diaspora Founders Shaping Addis," the event features a panel discussion with Meljaye Simie (Founder of Hansim Skin and Hansim Salon & Spa), Mahdere Tigabe (Founder of La Vie en Rose), and Abel Beyene (Vice President of Brokerage Services at CBE Capital). The session will be moderated by Ruth Tekleab Mekbib and Melat Belayneh. ​The event takes place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM at WEVENTURE, located on the 1st Floor of Sur Construction Building, Block B. Attendees can register online via https://shorturl.at/yA5GC or obtain further information by contacting 0966921900. @linkupaddis