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Impact Talk with Nadine Zidani
Nadine Zidani
30 episodes
5 days ago
Impact Talk redefines success by sharing stories of businesses that balance profit with social and environmental impact, proving that purpose and profit can go hand in hand. We amplify the voices of business leaders and entrepreneurs from the MENA region who are shaping a new wave of business.Hosted by Nadine Zidani—an influential advocate for sustainability, impact entrepreneur, and founder of MENA Impact—Impact Talk inspires a fresh approach to business, where generating profit also benefits people and the planet.
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Impact Talk redefines success by sharing stories of businesses that balance profit with social and environmental impact, proving that purpose and profit can go hand in hand. We amplify the voices of business leaders and entrepreneurs from the MENA region who are shaping a new wave of business.Hosted by Nadine Zidani—an influential advocate for sustainability, impact entrepreneur, and founder of MENA Impact—Impact Talk inspires a fresh approach to business, where generating profit also benefits people and the planet.
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#24-The Reality of Social Entrepreneurship in the Middle East
Impact Talk with Nadine Zidani
30 minutes
8 months ago
#24-The Reality of Social Entrepreneurship in the Middle East

Welcome to another episode of Impact Talk! In this inspiring episode, we sat down with Nivine Hachem, Co-Founder and CEO of Paltic, a Lebanon-based pioneering social enterprise tackling plastic waste in the MENA region through sustainable innovation. By transforming discarded plastics into eco-friendly panels, Paltic is reshaping the way we think about waste, design, and circular economies.

Nivine shares her journey from corporate finance to social entrepreneurship, highlighting the pivotal moments that led her to take the leap. From the challenges of having a sustainability-focused business in Lebanon to Paltic’s expansion to the UAE, she offers deep insights into resilience, impact investing, and the role of aesthetics in sustainable products.

In this episode, you’ll gain insights on:

  • Nivine’s journey from corporate finance to founding a social enterprise with her business partner Hala Al-Naamani.
  • How Paltic transforms plastic waste into innovative construction materials with their Eco-Friendly Panels.
  • The challenges faced introducing Paltic’s Eco-Friendly panels to the public and the role of awareness in changing consumer mindset
  • The importance of aesthetics and design in sustainable products to change consumer perceptions.
  • The challenges of having a sustainability-driven business in Lebanon and the shift to the UAE.
  • Practical tips to start your social enterprise in the Middle East.

Want to see the faces behind the voices? You can watch this episode on YouTube.

About Our Guest:

Nivine Hachem, Co-Founder and CEO of Paltic, a Lebanon-based social enterprise tackling plastic waste in the MENA region through sustainable innovation. Nivine began her professional journey in auditing and financial planning at global firms before her transition into social entrepreneurship, where she now drives environmental impact through innovative solutions.Recently recognized as the Most Innovative Climate Tech CEO of 2024, Nivine is a true advocate for sustainability. Through education, advocacy, and impactful business solutions, she’s inspiring a shift towards a more sustainable future.

Follow Paltic:

  • Website⁠⁠⁠
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Follow Nadine Zidani:

  • ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠
  • MENA Impact Website⁠⁠

Don't forget to follow Impact Talk on ⁠Instagram⁠, LinkedIn and subscribe on ⁠YouTube for the latest updates. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you’d leave a review and share it with your community.

Impact Talk with Nadine Zidani
Impact Talk redefines success by sharing stories of businesses that balance profit with social and environmental impact, proving that purpose and profit can go hand in hand. We amplify the voices of business leaders and entrepreneurs from the MENA region who are shaping a new wave of business.Hosted by Nadine Zidani—an influential advocate for sustainability, impact entrepreneur, and founder of MENA Impact—Impact Talk inspires a fresh approach to business, where generating profit also benefits people and the planet.