23 stories

Clapton Connection
Internet cafe owner Prudence connects Clapton's elderly community to family abroad, but when tech startup founder Marcus needs her space for an event, she connects him to something money can't buy—her heart.

Dublin Dreams
Tech startup founder Adaeze pitches investors across Dublin—but the thick Ugandan venture capitalist who keeps declining might be negotiating for something other than equity.

Dundee Desire
Video game developer Folake codes in Dundee's tech hub—but the thick Rwandan artist joining her team draws more than concept art during their late-night crunch sessions.
Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 81-85
Lima kisah dari Indonesia modern - dari startup Jakarta hingga dunia seni kontemporer. | Five tales from modern Indonesia - from Jakarta startups to the contemporary art world.
Jezzine Waterfall | شلال جزين
She guides tourists to Jezzine's hidden waterfalls. He's the burned-out tech executive seeking escape. Between cascades, they discover that some falls are worth taking. 'Inti bti'mli shi ma'il bisherit' (أنتِ بتعملي شي ما قلبيش عمره).
Ramleh el-Bayda Surf | أمواج الرملة البيضا
She teaches surfing at Beirut's last public beach. He's the tech millionaire escaping his life into waves. Between sand and sea, they find the shore. 'Inti el mawja el sahla' (أنتِ الموجة السهلة).

Reading Rendezvous
Tech recruiter Nneka interviews candidates all day—but the thick Nigerian-Jamaican engineer who walks in for her 3 PM interview changes everything about what Nneka thinks she's looking for.

Tottenham Tingz
When aspiring rapper Dwayne's laptop breaks before a deadline, Jamaican-British tech goddess Shanelle fixes more than just his computer at her Tottenham repair shop.

Bordj Bou Arréridj Beloved
Samia runs an electronics shop in 'BBA,' Algeria's tech hub. When app developer Kamel returns from Silicon Valley, she shows him innovation that doesn't need venture capital. 'El 'aql yekfi' (العقل يكفي) - Mind is enough.

Calligraphy Connection
Calligrapher Zahra creates art from Arabic letters. When tech entrepreneur Raj wants a logo with soul, their collaboration redefines design. 'Al khat ruh al kalaam' (الخط روح الكلام) - Calligraphy is the soul of words.

Data Destiny
Data scientist Fatima analyzes patterns for Saudi investments. When analyst Ryan's algorithms compete with hers, numbers reveal unexpected connections. 'Al arqam ma tikdhib' (الأرقام ما تكذب) - Numbers don't lie.

Edinburgh Fringe
Stand-up comedian Roz is bombing on stage. Tech manager Danny saves her show—and discovers her gratitude is wonderfully expressive.
深圳科技女王 | The Tech Entrepreneur of Shenzhen
深圳高新区的科技公司里,一位丰满的女CEO用代码和激情改变世界... In a tech company in Shenzhen's high-tech zone, a curvaceous female CEO changes the world with code and passion...

סטארט-אפ ניישן | Startup Nation
A tech CEO and her young developer work late nights on their AI startup—until the algorithm isn't the only thing generating heat.

Tech Tycoon
Software CEO Layla dominates Saudi's tech sector. When investor Michael challenges her valuation, business becomes pleasure. 'Al najah yihtaj shajaa'a' (النجاح يحتاج شجاعة) - Success requires courage.
The Halal Dating App
Sara builds a Muslim dating app as her computer science project. When handsome investor Farhan wants to fund it, she has to decide if she believes in her own product—and in love.
The Startup Sweetheart
Zara's tech startup is struggling until angel investor Amir offers funding—with strings attached. As they work together, professional boundaries dissolve into something neither expected.
The Sugar Mama Situation
After her tech company goes public, Vanessa has more money than she knows what to do with. A dating app for 'mutually beneficial arrangements' introduces her to a younger man who wants more than her wallet.
The Tech Support Romance
IT support technician Salma thinks she's seen it all until Adeel—handsome startup founder—calls with the most basic computer problem she's ever encountered. His incompetence is adorable; his persistence is irresistible.
The Uber Encounter
Fatima orders an Uber home from a disastrous date, never expecting the driver to be handsome tech entrepreneur Danish—driving for 'research' on his new app. The ride becomes the journey of a lifetime.
The Somali Phone Repair Shop
Her tiny shop on Lake Street fixes phones faster than anyone—a thick ebony divorced woman with magic fingers. When his phone breaks, she offers to fix more than his screen. Some repairs happen after closing.

The Interview
She interviews for her dream job at a Somali-owned tech startup. He's the CEO who recognizes her from somewhere—a party, a club, a night neither of them was supposed to remember. Professional becomes personal when he locks the office door.

Beta Testing
She's building an app to connect Somali diaspora businesses worldwide. He's the investor who could fund her dream—if their pitch meetings would stop turning into something more personal.