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The Perfect Pitch Podcast by Lucidity InsightsFinding Opportunities when Startups Navigate Currency Devaluation and Rising Inflation in Egypt - with Tarek at Algebra Ventures | The Perfect Pitch Podcast Ep7In this episode of the Lucidity Insights podcast, "The Perfect Pitch," Tarek Assaad of Algebra Ventures shares his remarkable journey from an engineer to a venture capitalist, he looks into the unique challenges and opportunities within the Egyptian startup ecosystem, reflecting on how economic turbulence can sometimes inspire exceptional growth. Tarek provides valuable insights into building sustainable value, navigating the complexities of venture capital, and the critical importance of strategic partnerships for long-term success. Whether you're a founder, investor, or student, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration, bringing practical advice and insightful perspectives to help you...2024-06-231h 04
Zawya PodcastE5. What does 2023 hold for Egypt's venture capital market? | Tarek Assaad, Managing Partner at Algebra Ventures | Zawya PodcastIn this episode, Zawya speaks to Tarek Assaad, Managing Partner at Algebra Ventures on the following:
- The kind of start-ups that are likely to attract investors in 2023
- Egyptian start-ups
- Recession
- Why 2023 is the best time to start a business?
- Industries that are expected to rise as winners in sub-Saharan Africa in 2023
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The afikra PodcastSituating Heritage & Cultural Protection Fund in Lebanon | CATAPULT | British Council LebanonDavid Knox, Joanne Farchakh Bajjaly and Assaad Seif talked about situating heritage and cultural protection fund in Lebanon.David Knox was appointed Country Director, Lebanon in September 2018. He comes with over 30 years’ experience of cultural relations and international development. Prior to Beirut, in his role as Director, MENA, Governance and Civil Society based in Cairo (2014-18), he led the British Council’s work with a focus on young people’s empowerment and specifically on gender equality. During this period, he negotiated the organisation’s entry into PVE work, building on the strength of the British Council cultural relation...2022-06-0145 min
The Sawti PodcastThe Sawti Podcast: MinteshreenIn this episode, we speak to Ghiya El-Assaad from Minteshreen on the political group's recently-formed coalition ahead of Lebanon's 2022 elections, lessons learned on recent criticisms, and how political parties and citizens can better engage in discussions with each other.
In this episode, we reference Minteshreen's political plan, which you can access, in Arabic, here, and in English, here. Keep up with Minteshreen by checking out their website and social media platforms:
Website: https://minteshreen.com/ar/what-we-stand-for/how-we-got-here
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Making ItSeason 3 TrailerMaking It is back for its third season. Making It is a show about building great businesses in Egypt. Each episode brings you a one-on-one sit-down with a CEO or founder at the top of their game. They are leaders at the helm of businesses going through different stages of growth and they discuss with us the issues they face, the challenges they have to overcome, and what it takes to “Make it.” This is our second season to come out since Covid-19, and a full return to working from the office has yet to take place. The...2020-09-2902 min
Making ItInvesting in digital disruption: How Algebra Ventures became synonymous with tech startupsAlgebra Ventures Managing Partners Tarek Assaad and Karim Hussein From a background of senior positions at multinationals, Algebra Ventures Managing Partners Tarek Assaad and Karim Hussein are driven by a belief that tech and entrepreneurship can enable tangible change in a region where basic services can often be major inconveniences. Established in 2015, Algebra Ventures is a USD 54 mn venture capital fund that invests in early stage tech startups in the MENA region. The fund is the largest of its kind in Egypt. Assaad and Hussein outline the most important features they look for in startups...2020-06-0340 min