Simon Abboud

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About Simon Abboud

The only Constant is Change — Challenge Preconceptions Antidisciplinary, impact-driven Urban Activist, passionate about the concept of Smart/Inclusive Cities and the rethinking of Urban Systems for a more livable future. Currently holding a privileged position sitting at the intersection of different worlds and leading impactful Change within the Built Environment; connecting the dots, one by one.* Recipient of the IE EPIC Awards 2020 in the "Young and Ambitious Minds" category among the IE University Alumni, for having shown deep dedication and passion in the hard work I put to both push myself and the community in challenging preconceptions.* First Prize Winner of the 5G Smart City Vertical Use Case Competition hosted at the Smart Cities Expo World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, on the theme of “Parking Facilitation and Enhancement of Self-Driving Experience”.* Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and curious mindset having worked in 3 continents, looking to impact our world!* Some of my latest readings, just in case you would be looking for some inspiration - starting with the most recent:_The Good Life, R. Waldinger, M. Schulz _The Culture Map, E. Meyer _Never Split the Difference, C. Voss _The Power of Compassion, 14th Dalai Lama _Tarzan Economics: Eight Principles for Pivoting through Disruption, W. Page _How to Build and Sustain a Successful Enduring Enterprise, J. Baron, R. Lachenauer _The Construction Technology Handbook, H. Seaton _The Code Breaker: Gene Editing, W. Isaacson _How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, B. Gates _Healthy Buildings, J. Allen _Rethinking Real Estate, D. Poleg _Secrets of Sand Hill Road, S. Kupor _Sapiens, Y. N. Harari _Chariots of the Gods, E. Däniken _Committed Teams, M. Moussa, M. Boyer, D. Newberry _#BreakIntoVC, B. Miles _The Innovator’s Dilemma, C. Christensen _The Lean Startup, E. Ries _Misbehaving, R. Thaler _The Real Estate Game, W. Poorvu _The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age, R. Hoffman _Beyond Smart Cities, T. Campbell _How Will You Measure Your Life, C.Christensen _Smart Cities: Big Data, Civic Hackers, and the Quest for a New Utopia, A. Townsend _Global Cities, G. Clark _The New Science of Cities, M. Batty _The Personal MBA, J. Kaufman _The Adventure of an IT Leader, R. Austin _The 100 Years Life, A. Scott _Shantaram, D. Roberts