Elie Khoury describes how he developed web analytics tool Woopra to fill a gap he saw in the market for bloggers. Khoury also describes his difficulty finding appropriate mentors in Lebanon, and how he co-founded YallaStartup! to connect entrepreneurs in the Arab World with successful entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them find global success.

Watch to see Elie explain:

1. Why an idea is not enough.

2. How to look at problems as business opportunities. 

3. Why you should find a partner that complements you.

4. Why you should target a global market.