Moghamra مغامرة

Moghamra مغامرة

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  • #009 Taher El Moataz Bellah: The Art of Storytelling

    Entrepreneurs are storytellers and Taher is no different. Taher is a distinguished author, aspiring filmmaker and a former co-writer of El Da7ee7. In this episode, he offers a masterclass in the art of storytelling, taking us into the world of El Da7ee7 and his experience as a writer. During his 240-episode journey there, the show amassed nearly a billion views.

    Following this success, Taher pursued an MBA at Harvard Business School, where he co-authored a case study on Mohamed Salah. As the author of four books, including "El Da7ee7: Behind the Scenes" and insightful biographies like Einstein’s, Taher continues to demonstrate his mastery of storytelling. His El Da7ee7a audio book series on Storytel claimed the title of the platform's most-listened-to original series in 2022.
    Before fully focusing on his writing career, Taher worked as a petroleum engineer at BP and Baker Hughes. He studied Petroleum Engineering and Political Science at the American University in Cairo, where he served as the president of the Student Union in 2012/2013.
    Chapters:
    00:00 - Free Palestine
    21:10 - El Da7ee7's Success
    29:03 - Storytelling for Entrepreneurs
    36:20 - What Makes a Good Story
    50:47 - El Da7ee7's Storytelling Formula
    1:00:40 - Leaving El Da7ee7
    1:07:15 - Moving Towards Cinema
    1:20:30 - Why an MBA?
    1:28:45 - Fear of Failure
    1:36:50 - Mohamed Salah Case Study

    1 hr 55 min
  • #008 Youssef Salem | What Happened to Swvl?

    Youssef Salem is Swvl’s Ex-CFO and current advisor. He currently serves as the CFO of both AIQ (ADNOC AI joint venture with G42) and ADNOC Drilling. ADNOC Group is one of the world’s leading energy producers based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. During his time at Swvl, the company got listed in Nasdaq through a SPAC merger, making Youssef the youngest CFO in Nasdaq’s history and Swvl “the Middle East’s first $1.5 billion unicorn to list on Nasdaq.”


    Since its all time high, Swvl faced many unfortunate events and saw a massive decrease to its stock price to approx $5 million. In this episode, Youssef answers many questions publicly for the first time.

    55 min
  • #007 Mohamed Khaled | Hotdesk - Building a Global Startup from the Middle East

    In this episode, we sit down and have a conversation with Mohamed Khaled, the Founder and CEO of Hotdesk, a revolutionary co-working space solution. Hotdesk, the Airbnb of office spaces, has reshaped the corporate landscape by introducing the world’s first productivity app, which seamlessly connects entrepreneurs, freelancers and SMEs ready-to-use workspaces globally, offering unparalleled flexibility.

    Mohamed's journey into co-working spaces started during his six-year tenure at PwC, during a routine business trip to Doha that sparked the idea for Hotdesk. Seeing the consistency in PwC's global offices, from workspace layout to connectivity, inspired him to create Hotdesk, aiming to make plug-and-play workspaces accessible to the masses.

    Join us as we delve into Mohamed’s entrepreneurial journey and explore how Hotdesk is aspiring to become the region’s first decacron by pioneering a new era in flexible workspaces.

    59 min
  • #003 Ahmed Abaza | Unleashing the potential of AI in the MENA region (Synapse Analytics)
    In this episode, we sit down and speak with Ahmed Abaza, the Co-Founder and CEO of Synapse Analytics, a company that is reshaping the business landscape through the power of AI.
    At Synapse Analytics, Ahmed and the team are helping enterprises build, manage and scale AI solutions to optimize operations and foster sustainable growth. Ahmed’s journey in the world of technology began as a Business Development Engineer, who then expanded his horizons at Oracle, serving as a Technology Sales Representative. His deep understanding of technology, coupled with his passion for data-driven insights is transforming the way businesses make decisions.
    Ahmed holds a BS in Electrical & Electronics Engineering at the German University in Cairo (GUC).
    2 hr 21 min
  • #006 Kanzy El Defrawy | From World Class Squash Player To Building A Squash Empire

    Kanzy El Defrawy, better known as The Flying Daf, is one of the Arab’s world’s most established and recognisable squash extraordinaries, boasting 220 professional accolades stretching across a 15-year career and culminating in a world ranking high of 21.

    Securing youth titles all over the world, Kanzy’s professional career took of Stateside when she won the USA National Squash Championships in 2016, securing the country’s top ranking. Kanzy launched The Flying Daf Squash Academy – the first of its kind in the UAE – to drive her ambitions for national and global development of the game.
    In this episode, we delve into Kanzy's journey in sports and business, and reveal the keys to how she built a business that was first of its kind in the UAE.

    52 min
  • #005 Khaled Talhouni | The History & Future of Startups/VCs in the MENA region

    In this episode, we have the honour of sitting down with Khaled Talhouni, the Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital, a radical investment platform located in the UAE that is redefining the future of founder-capital relationships.

    Having previously served as the Managing Partner at Wamda Capital, Khaled's impact on the MENA startup ecosystem is undeniable. He began his journey at Dubai International Capital, where he played an important role in supporting the development of the MENA region's first-ever seed capital fund, to heading investments at twofour54. Throughout his career, Khaled has consistently identified and nurtured disruptive ventures that redefine traditional sectors.
    With over 150 early-stage investments under his belt, including Careem, and more recently Eyewa and Homzmart, Khaled's skill in recognising potential is exceptional. Join us as we uncover Khaled's unique insights, paradigm shifts in the funding ecosystem, and his journey reshaping the region's entrepreneurial landscape.


    1 hr 23 min
  • #004 Youssef Rizk | Joining Y Combinator, Pivoting, and Generative A.I.

    In this episode, we sit down and have a conversation with Youssef Rizk, the Co-founder of Wondercraft, the first end-to-end podcast builder, voted number 1 for product of the day and week at Product Hunt.

    Wondercraft is revolutionizing the podcasting world by effortlessly turning existing content into captivating podcasts using realistic A.I. voices. Join us as we explore Youssef's entrepreneurial journey, from leaving Palantir, where he served as a Forward Deployed Software Engineer, to then founding the Y Combinator-backed platform Moonshot, which ultimately pivoted to the Wondercraft we know today.

    Prior to joining Palantir as a graduate, Youssef completed a MEng in Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Imperial College London. Tune in to discover how Youssef's vision and ingenuity are reshaping podcasting with the power of A.I. and innovation.

    1 hr 47 min
  • #002 Wael Leheta: Accelerating the E-commerce Engine of MaxAB
    In this episode, we have the honor of hosting Wael Leheta, the Co-founder and Managing Director of MaxAB, a company that is transforming the retail sector.
    Wael's expertise lies in utilising the potential of e-commerce in the B2B food and grocery sector, but his journey at MaxAB began long before that. Previously, he served as the VP of Growth and Head of Customer Experience, where he played a pivotal role in driving the company's expansion and enhancing the overall customer journey. He has overseen the creation of an ecosystem that enables seamless interactions between retailers and suppliers.
    Prior to his role at MaxAB, Wael studied at the Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts where he gained a BSc in Industrial Engineering.
    1 hr 41 min
  • #001 Hatem Sabry: From Big Banks to Startups

    In the first episode, we sit down and have a conversation with Hatem Sabry, the Chief Financial Officer of Money Fellows.

    Previously, Hatem was the CFO of Trella, VP of Finance at SWVL and a Director at Deutsche Bank. Hatem has 17 years of financial services experience, acquired across multiple companies where he led high performing teams across various regions to be able to deliver on critical business initiatives.

    Hatem holds a BA in Economics from Cairo University, an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter, and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Charter.

    1 hr 41 min

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