Opinions
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1.6KWamda X: Serving founders or regaining relevance?
Wamda, an important actor in the MENA startup ecosystem, has had a relatively quiet year and I suspect the leadership team has...
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2.2KOpinion: Why Uber and Careem should merge
We’ve been hearing the rumors about Uber and Careem discussing a potential merger for months now. Both the companies have been careful...
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1.3KOpinion: Your team is your product, here’s how to bring the best out of them
I recently had a conversation with a Product Manager friend, and she said to me “a leader’s product is her team members.”...
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1.3KAn open letter to Fred Wilson from a VC based in Gulf
Dear Fred Wilson (and the US VC ecosystem), I’ve been a massive fan of your work ever since I started reading your...
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3.8KHow artificial intelligence is changing retail for good
I hate grocery shopping! Especially grocery shopping. Usually, I get my home groceries from a supermarket, where I usually get lost in...
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1.7KOpinion: Startup pitch competitions in MENA should be careful with selection of judges to avoid conflict of interest
I understand that startup pitch competitions are sort of a must for every startup/tech conference or big event in the region. It...
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5.0KOpinion: Why you should invest in Egyptian startups
by Mostafa Amin and Farouk Kadous Let’s agree that every smart entrepreneur in today’s world wants to build a great company and...
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6.6KOpinion: I don’t invest in Egyptian startups. Here’s why
An article by Wamda recently highlighted some of the challenges faced by startups in Egypt. The venture community cited the recent Egyptian...
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3.6KOpinion: Egypt needs to stop following the ‘Silicon Valley approach’ for its tech ecosystem
Disclaimer: I am writing this article as an invitation to think out loud with the rest of the community and to highlight...