Khalid Meniri is Co-Founder and CEO of Selfbook, a company providing one-click booking infrastructure for hotels. Born in Algeria with dreams of New York City, his journey began without formal education or connections. 

"I don't have the option to fail, so giving up is absolutely not on the table." 
How do we forge ahead when resources and opportunities seem scarce? How can unwavering conviction carry us through the most uncertain times? Discover answers through Khalid's remarkable journey!

00:00 Intro 
01:23 From Algeria to NYC With Nothing
02:35 No Education, No Network, But You Have to Start Somewhere
03:41 How I Started My First Company
05:03 Lessons From Two Major Pivots
06:45 How I Made a Breakthrough in a Left-Behind Industry
09:00 Founders Live in Tradeoffs
10:18 One Philosophy That Mattered More Than Technology

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Khalid Meniri, co-founder and CEO of Selfbook, shares his journey from Algeria to New York City, highlighting his perseverance despite lacking formal education or a professional network. Selfbook revolutionizes the hotel booking industry by integrating digital payment solutions like Apple Pay and streamlining the booking process. Meniri emphasizes the importance of consistent vision, belief in the product, and the necessity of adaptability in overcoming industry challenges.

How I Built a $300M Startup with No Degree and No NetworkㅣSelfbook, Khalid Meniri