Massachusetts for Technology honors Aya Bdeir a pioneer Lebanese business woman

Massachusetts for Technology honored Aya Bdeir and Fadel Adib amongst 35 promising pioneers who are less than 35 years of age.  Bdeir studied Computer Engineering and Sociology at the American University of Beirut and set up a few years ago in New York the “Little Bits” Company, which produces educational electronic games for children which are inspired by Lego and are also magnetic and easy to use as it allows kids to build electronic robots.  Bdeir is a strong supporter of the use of technology to facilitate education and creation, and her toys are sold in 70 countries. Bdeir is also a media graduate from MIT and has been recently chosen amongst 100 people who are the most creative in the business sector.  Popular Mechanics magazine also selected her as one of 25 people who are recreating the American dream and CNN designated her company amongst the 10 most important emerging businesses.

Source: Al-Mustaqbal 22 August 2014