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Dr. Mohamad Fakih: Entrepreneurship and philanthropy go hand in hand

Dr. Mohamad Fakih: Entrepreneurship and philanthropy go hand in hand

Update: 2022-03-01

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Dr. Mohamad Fakih speaks to Duncan about why being displaced from Lebanon in his youth motivates him to give back to Canadians now. The zoologist-turned-restaurant entrepreneur discusses the importance of telling immigrant stories, how expanded his business internationally, and receiving the Order of Canada for his philanthropy.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Dr. Mohamad Fakih: Entrepreneurship and philanthropy go hand in hand

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