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Clapton Connection

Clapton Connection

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

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.

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Dublin Dreams

Dublin Dreams

Anastasia Chrome1 min read

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.

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Dundee Desire

Dundee Desire

Anastasia Chrome1 min read

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.

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Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 81-85

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 81-85

Nusantara Dreams Collective9 min read

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.

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Jezzine Waterfall | شلال جزين

Jezzine Waterfall | شلال جزين

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

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).

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Ramleh el-Bayda Surf | أمواج الرملة البيضا

Ramleh el-Bayda Surf | أمواج الرملة البيضا

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

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).

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Reading Rendezvous

Reading Rendezvous

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

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.

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Tottenham Tingz

Tottenham Tingz

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

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.

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Bordj Bou Arréridj Beloved

Bordj Bou Arréridj Beloved

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

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.

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Calligraphy Connection

Calligraphy Connection

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

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.

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Data Destiny

Data Destiny

Layla Al-Rashid2 min read

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.

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Edinburgh Fringe

Edinburgh Fringe

Anastasia Chrome5 min read

Stand-up comedian Roz is bombing on stage. Tech manager Danny saves her show—and discovers her gratitude is wonderfully expressive.

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深圳科技女王 | The Tech Entrepreneur of Shenzhen

深圳科技女王 | The Tech Entrepreneur of Shenzhen

Mei Lin Chen2 min read

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...

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סטארט-אפ ניישן | Startup Nation

סטארט-אפ ניישן | Startup Nation

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

A tech CEO and her young developer work late nights on their AI startup—until the algorithm isn't the only thing generating heat.

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Tech Tycoon

Tech Tycoon

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

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.

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The Halal Dating App

The Halal Dating App

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

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.

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The Startup Sweetheart

The Startup Sweetheart

Anastasia Chrome1 min read

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.

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The Sugar Mama Situation

The Sugar Mama Situation

Anastasia Chrome5 min read

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.

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The Tech Support Romance

The Tech Support Romance

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

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.

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The Uber Encounter

The Uber Encounter

Anastasia Chrome5 min read

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.

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The Somali Phone Repair Shop

The Somali Phone Repair Shop

Anastasia Chrome4 min read

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.

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The Interview

The Interview

Zahra Osman2 min read

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.

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Beta Testing

Beta Testing

Zahra Osman2 min read

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.

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