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ENTREPRENEUR Jamil Corbani FOUNDED 2010 INDUSTRY Architecture & Landscape EMPLOYEES 26 SELECTED 2014 "I saw an opportunity to revolutionize landscape architecture through innovative green structures." COMPANY SNAPSHOT Green Studios reintroduces nature into increasingly concrete urban landscapes by combining stylish designs and pioneering technology to build beautiful botanic structures. The company designs, produces, and maintains hydroponic green walls and roof gardens adapted for hot weather. Its proprietary technology and know-how allow the company to vertically plant over 200 types of plants in several soil types, increase plant growth up to 300%, and decrease water consumption by a factor of three. Green Studios has already secured contracts with the leading real estate developers in the region. ENDEAVOR & GREEN STUDIOS Through various events, Endeavor connected Jamil with business leaders such as Fadi Ghandour (Founder & Chairman, Aramex) and Khaled Ismail (Middle East technology expert), as well as high-profile International Property Law experts in the US who are helping him globalize his business. NEWS With a strong base in Lebanon, Green Studios recently opened a sister company in Egypt, won a big scale project in Kuwait, and is looking to cross into the United Arab Emirates next. In November 2014, Green Studios will be demonstrating for the first time its unique technology at ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects). The company is also currently filing a US patent in New York. 55