In this podcast episode, architect Aseel Honein addresses design thinking for Necessity-Driven Entrepreneurs (NDEs) as an effective tool for strategic planning. She initiates a dialogue aimed at promoting and advocating the importance of integrating design thinking practices both by NDEs themselves and policymakers. Throughout the podcast, Ms. Honein shares her knowledge as an NDE and as an expert on design thinking as a policy tool.  

Aseel Honein is a Lebanese architect and entrepreneur. She is passionate about social business innovation and expanding the role of women and their economic involvement. She is the founder of Indigo Kousba, a creative recreational resort and guest house in the rural area of North Lebanon promoting eco-tourism and sustainable development. Aseel is also the creator of Architecture in a Box, an award-winning L&D start-up that promotes design thinking to help educators teach while kids have fun applying knowledge in Maths, Science, Language, and Culture.