# The Startup Show Ep. 1 | Amanj Harki: From Street Food to CEO | Babylon Plus

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We kick off our journey with none other than Amanj Harki — a trailblazing entrepreneur and visionary leader. In this deep-dive conversation, Amanj shares his business journey, lessons learned, and his bold vision for Iraq’s startup scene.

Hosted by: Peter Putros

👉 In this episode: • How to launch a successful business in Iraq • Challenges and opportunities in the Iraqi market • The mindset every entrepreneur needs • His views on innovation, risk-taking, and long-term impact

Whether you’re an aspiring founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode is packed with real talk and startup gold.

🎙️ The Startup Show is where founders, investors, and change-makers come together to share raw stories and big ideas.

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- What it is: Full episode
- Series: [Babylon Plus](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/library/rights-holders/series/fadbb7987566)
- Length: 39 min
- Rights holder: [Babylon FM](http://www.babylonfm.net) (its site links the channel: https://babylonfm.net/)
- Channel: [Babylon FM](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5asnzqbLBRyZI4g_TpnjMA)
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- Who can watch here: Adult profiles and older (no rating is recorded on YouTube, so adults only)
- Made for kids: No, as YouTube designates it
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