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In this episode I talk to Tarek  Abousamra, an inspiring entrepreneur who journeyed from Syria to Germany. Tarek's story is one of resilience and determination, culminating in the founding of Co-Tasker, a platform that connects people with service providers for various tasks.

Tarek fled Syria due to the war, eventually making a home in Germany. Despite starting from scratch, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Co-tasker, a platform designed to make finding help for tasks easy and safe. His story highlights the power of resilience and community support.

Episode Highlights

• 🌍 Resilient Journey: Tarek's path from Syria to Germany, overcoming challenges to start from scratch.
• 🏢 Co-tasker's origin story: The creation of a platform connecting users with service providers for diverse tasks.
• 🤝 Co-Founder Dynamics: The importance of complementary skills and mental support in a business partnership.
• 📈 Funding Strategies: Insights into securing funding and the role of accelerator programs.
• 🗣️ Language and AI: How AI tools have transformed communication across language barriers.

More about Co-Tasker here: http://bit.ly/Co-Tasker_

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