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• ፕሮፌሰር ሳይሆን ጋሼ በሉኝ - Prof. Panos Hatziandreas - S15 Ep180 22.05.2026 2ώ 40λ

  Join us for this conversation with Professor Panos Hatziandreas. He is the Co-Founder, Head of School and General Manager/Country Representative of Lebawi International Academy. Professor Panos has over 30 years of experience in psychology, leadership and education. He is a leading voice in human-centered and culturally grounded education in Ethiopia. Professor Panos grew up in Addis Ababa. His work includes academia, clinical psychology and educational consulting. He focuses on developing African leaders.In this conversation we talk about his journey. He went to Saint Joseph School in Addis Ababa. Then he taught psychology and leadership studies in the United States. We discuss the vision, behind founding Lebawi International Academy.We also explore "The Lebawi Way". This is a model that combines academic excellence with emotional intelligence. It includes creativity, leadership development and African-centered identity formation. We discuss reform and indigenous knowledge systems. We talk about leadership. There is a responsibility to build institutions that shape students and society.P.S. Our conversation is a little late but It is worth the wait.Book Recommendation The Hero's Journey: Joseph CampbellMore from our partners:Abyssinia Remit:Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and start using it https://onelink.to/meriFor more information, call 8397.GIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertise+251974255555info@meri.etSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• The Woman Building Spotify Across Africa - Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy - S15 Ep179 15.05.2026 1ώ 18λ

  Join us for this episode with Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa. Whether at Reuters, Disney, or Facebook, Jocelyne has consistently proven that success and kindness go hand-in-hand in the media industry.In this conversation, we explore her strategic blueprint for exploding streaming adoption across the continent and trace her professional evolution from CELSA-Sorbonne journalism into the highest tiers of tech leadership. We also discuss her core mission to unlock artist monetization and construct a sustainable, profitable future for African culture.More from our partners:Abyssinia Remit:Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and start using it https://onelink.to/meriFor more information, call 8397.GIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertise+251974255555info@meri.et
• ኢኮኖሚያችን ባለመነጋገር ውስጥ እየወደቀ ነው! - Nuredin Hassen - S15 Ep178 06.05.2026 1λ

  Join us for this episode with Nuredin Hassen, Founder & CEO of Nurha Business Group, Nuredin Hassen Strawberry Farm and Raha Strawberry Jam, known for developing ventures connected to farming and product manufacturing.In this conversation: how he built his business, what it takes to turn agricultural output into market-ready products, the discipline behind scaling a local company, and his outlook on enterprise and opportunity in Ethiopia.More from our partners:Abyssinia Remit:Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and start using it https://onelink.to/meriFor more information, call 8397.GIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertise+251974255555info@meri.et00:00 - Introduction02:07 - opening03:08 - Origin13:05 - From a Merkato shop to a big business39:04 - Agriculture (Strawberry farm)01:03:57 - Mining01:26:30 - Elevator Business01:28:31 - Traveling and gaining business experiences01:45:14 - Rundown questions02:05:51 - WisdomSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• የ 2 ቢሊዮን ዶላር ክስ አሸነፍን! Zewdineh Beyene (PhD, JSD) - S15 Ep177 30.04.2026 2ώ 8λ

  Join us for this episode with ZEWDINEH BEYENE HAILE (PhD, JSD), Co-founder & Managing Partner, ALG LLP (USA); Founder & Principal, Law Office of Dr. Zewdineh Beyene Haile (ZEELAWS) (Ethiopia). With expertise across oil, gas, mining, and construction disputes, he advises African governments and multinational firms.In this conversation: his JSD from UC Berkeley and PhD journey, landmark cases at Ethiopia's highest courts, navigating regulatory hurdles for real estate and project finance, fostering organizational excellence at ZEELAWS, Ethiopia's arbitration evolution, and insights ahead.GIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertise+251974255555info@meri.et00:00 - Introduction02:01 - opening03:22 - Origin36:16 - Addis Law Group59:18: - Arbitration 01:08:34 - Common mistakes made by business owners from a legal prespective01:19:52 - impact of African cases being resolved in foreign courts and arbitration centers01:27:31 - ALG Global Legal Academy01:31:44 - THE BIG CASE01:39:19 - How much time cases take01:41:37 - Challenges in International Litigation & Arbitration01:49:29 - Support system01:55:37 - Rundown questions02:05:51 - WisdomSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meripodcastCopyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• ቱሪዝም የኢትዮጲያ ተስፋ ነው! - Zelalem Merawi - S15 Ep176 22.04.2026 2ώ 51λ

  Join us for this episode with Zelalem Merawi, visionary behind Zelalem Tour, Ker Ezhi Leather Manufacturing, and Avocado Luxury Spa & Bistro, pioneering excellence across Ethiopia's tourism, manufacturing, and lifestyle sectors. Zelalem combines a fearless, risk-taking mindset and deep brand-building expertise with a passion for local value addition, developing world-class Ethiopian products and unforgettable experiences.In this conversation: Zelalem’s early life, his professional journey from modest entrepreneurial beginnings to leading a diverse corporate portfolio, and the resilient mindset that helped him turn severe challenges into keys for success. We also discuss the process of growing three distinct businesses, the power of storytelling in brand creation, navigating local manufacturing hurdles (like leather industry challenges), luxury spa innovation, his employee-first leadership philosophy, and his pivotal role in Ethiopia's economic and tourism transformation.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertise+251974255555info@meri.etSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• Advertorial: The Shift from Heroic to Post Heroic Leadership 17.04.2026 1ώ 15λ

  Learn more about Stanford seed https://stanfordseed.co/epodcastIn this advertorial episode, brought to you in collaboration with Stanford Seed, our host Kenean Assefa Dukamo sat down with Seed alumni and experienced business leaders:• Menna Selamu Bekele, Founder and CEO of Prime Integrated Services• Tibebeselassie Awetahegn, Founder and CEO of Timex Trading PLCThey discussed the importance of the Stanford Seed Transformation Program for leaders and executives and had insightful conversations about the transition from Heroic to Post-Heroic leadership styles.Below is the application link for the Stanford Seed Transformation Program. Apply before the deadline, : May 1, 2026https://gsbseed.stanford.edu/stp-africa/Social Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• በሰው ሃገር፣ ስኬት ፉርሽካ ሆነብኝ! - Solomon Tedla - S14 Ep175 17.04.2026 1ώ 49λ

  Join us for this episode with Solomon Tedla, visionary founder of Abramba Technologies PLC, advancing solar lighting and LED technology to transform lives in energy-poor communities. Solomon combines global business insight and private equity expertise with a passion for sustainable energy, manufacturing high-quality LEDs and solar systems locally in Ethiopia.In this conversation: Solomon’s early life and education, his professional journey from the US corporate finance sector to entrepreneurship, and the personal calling that brought him back to Ethiopia. We also discuss the process of building Abramba Technologies, tech R&D tackling energy poverty, navigating key supplier partnerships and local manufacturing hurdles (like import and certification challenges), and his pivotal role in Ethiopia's renewable sector evolution.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• How to Develop a Winning Culture - Robel Tsegaye - S14 Ep173 17.04.2026 2ώ 22λ

  Join us for this episode with Robel Tsegaye, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation. Robel is a seasoned construction executive with global experience and a passion for advancing Ethiopia’s public infrastructure.In this conversation: Robel’s early life and values, his civil engineering education at Arba Minch University, his 12-year journey in the Middle East working on major projects, and his transition back to public service in Ethiopia. We also discuss his time at the Ethiopian Engineering Corporation, leadership philosophy, organizational culture, and the evolving role of the construction sector in national development, along with insights from leading ECWC.Books mentioned in the episode:“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey“Multipliers” by Liz Wiseman"Raising the Bar on Construction Project Teamwork: Catapult Your Results from Good to World Class" by Jim Eisenhart “Wellbeing at Work: How to Build Resilient and Thriving Teams” by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter“The Sheikh CEO” by Dr. Yasar Jarrar“Mindset” by Carol Dweck“Legacy” by James Kerr“Trust & Inspire” by Stephen M. R. Covey“No Rules Rules” by Reed Hastings & Erin Meyer“How Big Things Get Done” by Bent Flyvbjerg & Dan Gardner"Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela DuckworthMore from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertise00:00 - Introduction02:09 - opening03:35 - Defining moment that made you.16:57 - Career and projects34:09 - Coming back to Ethiopia01:06:28 - setting the culture of a company01:09:36 - Talent Development01:13:29 - Employee training and commitment01:20:11 - Trust, having no secretary and company policy01:27:45 - Feedback01:36:24 - Partnership01:39:28 - Changing the culture of a company from scratch01:44:38 - Challenges on project delivery and management in Ethiopia01:55:15 - Challenges compared to the international standards01:57:28 - Procurement01:59:06 - Finance02:03:10 - Run Down Questions02:07:18 - Solving challenges02:13:14 - What keeps you up at night?02:16:36 - WisdomSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• I Don't Quit - Berhanu Zergaw - S14 Ep174 17.04.2026 2ώ 25λ

  Join us for this episode with Berhanu Zergaw tech entrepreneur and co-founder of ZERGAW Cloud, CAMS Engineering, Nuna Coworking Space, and BEDEBO Ethiopia. Berihanu is a pioneering ICT leader driving Ethiopia's digital transformation through innovative cloud, internet, and agri-tech solutions.In this conversation: Berhanu's journey founding ZERGAW in 2019 after years of preparation, overcoming Ethiopia's ICT challenges like affordability, deployment delays, and downtime with broadband, SaaS, and demand-based projects. We also discuss his ventures in cloud services, engineering, and practical agri-tech for farmers, the shift to ZERGA Technologies SC, and strategies for scaling digital empowerment across enterprises and individuals in Ethiopia.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertise00:00 - Introduction02:01 - opening03:25 - Background11:52 - Earlier businesses23:25 - Joining IBM37:35 - returning to Ethiopia again43:39 - Zergaw48:29 - Cloud service01:03:35 - Stepping out off ceo - Recruitment and assigning board members01:15:24 - Choosing new businesses to invest on01:27:42 - Managing multiple businesses01:28:22 - Talent management 01:31:43 - Coming back to Ethiopia01:33:22: Admas01:49:07 - Startiups01:54:15 - Diaspora02:03:58 - Crisis management 02:14:00 - Run Down Questions02:07:18 - Solving challenges02:13:14 - What keeps you up at night?02:22:40 - WisdomSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• ከዜሮ ካፒታል ነው የጀመርኩት - Mulalem Ferede - S14 Ep172 17.04.2026 1ώ 10λ

  Join us for this episode with Mulualem Ferede, Managing Director of Leed Building Technology & Trading. Mulualem is an entrepreneur and engineering solutions provider leading a company supplying specialized construction technologies and building materials in Ethiopia.In this conversation: Mulualem’s origins and early experiences, his time abroad and returning to Ethiopia, and the process of building his own company, early days of Leed Building Technology, changes in Ethiopia’s construction sector, the realities of importing material, and his financial philosophy, along with lessons from building and operating a company.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• የእውቀት ችግር የለብንም - Amare Beshah - S14 Ep171 17.04.2026 1ώ 55λ

  Join us for this episode with Amare Beshah, CEO of Afri Investment PLC. Leading a diversified enterprise spanning sanitary supply solutions, real estate development, dolomite mining, and food fortification, Amare has firsthand experience building and managing complex businesses across multiple sectors in Ethiopia.In this conversation: Amare’s defining career moments and the experiences that prepared him for leading a multifaceted company, how Afri Investment has navigated challenges across industries, and insights into Ethiopia’s evolving business landscape. We break down importing, supply chain management, and financing strategies, explore the mining industry and the agricultural shift, and discuss leadership lessons from running a diversified enterprise. We also cover growth strategies, innovation in operations, and the mindset required to build resilient businesses in emerging markets.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• Update on the Ethiopian Capital Market - Hana Tehelku - S14 Ep170 25.02.2026 2ώ 9λ

  Join us for this episode with Hana Tehelku, Director General of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority. Over the past two years, she has been at the center of shaping Ethiopia’s emerging capital market environment, leading the regulatory foundation of the country’s new capital market ecosystem.In this conversation: Hana’s defining career moments and the experiences that prepared her for public leadership, what has changed at ECMA in the past two years, and how Ethiopia’s capital market is beginning to take form. We break down interbank money markets, treasury bills, and who participates in the market, from institutions to individual investors. We also discuss licensing progress, the pathway for listed companies, governance and risk management standards, the role of foreign exchange, and her perspective on leadership while building a new financial institution from the ground up.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• ጀምር፡ ከ1 ጠርሙዝ - 1ሺ ካርቶን - Yezichalem Kassa - S14 Ep169 18.02.2026 59λ

  Join us for this episode with Yezichalem Kassa, Founder and CEO of TheDay Agro Processing Industry, a pioneer in premium organic fruit jams. With over fifteen years of experience, she has played a key role in shaping Ethiopia’s agro-processing sector.In this conversation: her origin story and career transition, the founding of TheDay, the turning point behind the brand and its signature recipe, building and managing manufacturing operations, distribution and scaling strategies, maintaining standardization and quality, leadership lessons, and more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• Building Ethiopian Sportswear Brand - Habtesillase Gkirstos - S14 Ep168 11.02.2026 2ώ 8λ

  Join us for this episode with Habtesilasse GebreKristos, Founder of Habte Garment & Printing Company, a manufacturer of children’s wear, sportswear, and official match kits. With over twelve years of experience, he has contributed to Ethiopia’s garment and textile industry.In this conversation: his background in graphic design, the early story of Habte Garment, starting the Wanaw Sportswear brand, entering the African sportswear market, export, strategies, brand ambassadors, representing Ethiopia in African national football teams, and more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• ራሳችሁን ሁኑ - Sara Yirga - S13 Ep167 04.02.2026 1ώ 38λ

  Join us for this episode with Sara Yirga, Founder and Managing Director of YA Coffee Roasters. With over fourteen years of experience, Sara has been a driving force in Ethiopia’s coffee sector, working across roasting services, coffee exporting, consulting, training, and coffee shop establishment.In this conversation: YA Coffee and roasting, competition in the coffee space, building and impacting the broader ecosystem, export and global markets, training and knowledge transfer, the café business and establishment journey, aspirations for the future, and more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• ፋይናንስ ባዳ አይደለም - Tilahun Girma - S13 Ep166 04.02.2026 2ώ 18λ

  Join us for this episode with Tilahun Girma, Partner at PKF Ethiopia, part of the global PKF network operating in more than 150 countries. With over two decades of experience, he has been closely involved in shaping Ethiopia’s financial sector.In this conversation, we discuss why finance quietly kills good businesses, and the core systems every company must put in place to survive. We dive into financial health reviews, managing finance teams for effectiveness rather than just activity, cash flow challenges in the Ethiopian market, and the critical importance of pricing and margins. Tilahun also shares insights on resource allocation, navigating tax reforms and IFRS, personal finance discipline, his work translating books into Amharic, and his aspirations for the future.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz20...To advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertise
• እድልህን ያዘው - Abel Tadesse - S13 Ep164 21.01.2026 2ώ 6λ

  Join us for this episode with Abel Tadesse, CEO of the Ethiopian Insurance Corporation (EIC), a seasoned leader who has shaped Ethiopia’s insurance industry for over 20 years.In this conversation, we discuss the evolution of EIC, and the role of reinsurance in managing national risk. We dive into business performance, risk management, market dominance, and the realities of mega projects and pricing. Abel also shares insights on leadership, reform, the cost of change, building character through responsibility, preserving legacy, and his aspirations for the future of the industry and much more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaBPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6abetlabs.comGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• የታሰረው ገንዘባችን ተፈቷል - Million Kibret - S13 Ep164 14.01.2026 2ώ 43λ

  Join us for this episode with Million Kibret, Managing Partner at BDO Ethiopia, who has shaped the nation’s finance and business landscape for over two decades.​In this episode, we explore Ethiopia’s economic transition, the reality of capital markets, and the evolution of banking. We also dive into Million’s challenging perspectives on wealth, entrepreneurship, and the future of skills in Ethiopia.Social Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• ነገ አለመኖረ ያስደስተኛል - Meskerem Assegued - S13 Ep163 09.01.2026 1ώ 55λ

  Join us for this episode with Meskerem Assegued, Curator, Co-founder, and Managing Director of Zoma Museum, one of the largest privately owned art institutions in Ethiopia.In this episode, we explore Meskerem’s journey and ideas around Zoma Museum, choosing an unconventional and often unpopular path, Zoma School, Zoma Village, ongoing projects, and deeply interesting and challenging perspectives on life, creativity, and purpose.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
• The 3 Year Journey of Meri - with Yasser Bagersh - S13 Ep162 31.12.2025 50λ

  Join us for this celebratory episode as our hosts sat down with Yasser Bagersh to celebrate the milestone of doing MERI for more than three years and reaching 200K subscribers.We had a fun conversation about Meri and the journey, with Yasser stepping into the host’s place, making it a warm discussion.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.