In this episode, we're joined by Christophe Zoghbi, Founder & CEO of Zaka, an Artificial Intelligence education & consulting company. Christophe shares his journey in the AI realm, emphasizing the growth and challenges of AI education in the MENA region.

Key Takeaways:

- Christophe's initial involvement in the AI community and the inception of Zaka.

- Zaka's evolution into the largest AI community in the MENA region and its online outreach across various countries.

- The challenges faced by Zaka during its early days, particularly in Lebanon.

- Collaborative projects with tech giants like Microsoft and the impact on AI education.

- Christophe's vision for the future of AI in the MENA region and the importance of local talent.

- The significance of taking action, learning from experiences, and growing ideas into realities.

Resources Mentioned:

- Zaka (Zaka.ai)

- Microsoft's AI Academy

- Vision 2030 (Saudi Arabia)

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