Chapter 01
From Aleppo to Amsterdam
My early years were shaped by instability and movement: Aleppo, Lebanon, Dubai, and eventually Amsterdam. Constant adaptation became normal. So did observing systems, social and technical, and asking why they work the way they do.
I did not grow up in startup culture. I grew up learning resilience. That is why my product work is grounded in clarity, usefulness, and long-term trust.