Jafar Shunnar, Founder of TAP Careers: West Bank, Palestine
In this powerful episode of The Founders Atlas, host Mayuri Reddy travels to Nablus in the West Bank to explore how TAP is changing lives by helping high-potential talent across Palestine, Jordan, and Lebanon. launch remote careers in tech - without leaving home.
🎧 In This Episode, You'll Learn:
What inspired the creation of TAP, and how it evolved from a coding bootcamp into a full career platform
How remote work is transforming access to economic opportunity in the Middle East
Why mentorship, community, and global networks matter as much as technical skills
What it takes to run a mission-driven business during extreme uncertainty
What investors and hiring managers should know about talent in the MENA region
How TAP uses AI and smart tools to help job seekers land meaningful work
The vision for TAP 2.0, and how it's scaling impact beyond borders
🌍 Want to support TAP Careers? Looking to hire world-class remote talent? Interested in mentoring emerging professionals from Palestine, Jordan, or Lebannon?
👉 Learn how you can contribute to TAP’s mission:🌐 https://tapcareers.io
📬 Reach out directly:✉️ talent@tapcareers.io
🧑💻 Jafar Shunnar is the Co-founder & CTO of TAP Careers, a career acceleration platform helping young professionals in the Middle East find meaningful employment in global companies. With a background in software development and an MBA from INSEAD, Jafar brings a rare blend of technical expertise and social mission to the world of tech hiring.