Bridging the Gap Between East and West. Tech, Investments, and Global Impact with Sherif Nessim

EPISODE 100 with Sherif Nessim who is a  technology specialist with over 24 years of experience in offering solutions and products to corporations, mobile carriers, and service providers (B2B) as well as consumer services (B2C) in Egypt and the Middle East and Africa area.

Sherif is the visionary founder of Jedar Capital, a rising venture capital firm. Jedar Capital, which specialises in assisting early-stage entrepreneurs from pre-seed to Series A, focuses its efforts on promoting innovation throughout Africa and the Middle East. The firm is crucial in establishing relationships between corporations in the United States and Europe looking to develop their presence in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa, and vice versa.

What We Discuss With Sherif

• What has been your experiences in establishing a venture capital firm that focuses specifically on supporting African startups? 
• What are some crucial considerations for businesses aiming to successfully enter the African market? 
• What are some common misconceptions or challenges you've observed when Western companies try to expand into Africa? 
• How does Jedar Capital differ from other Africa-focused VCs, and what advantages does it offer? 
• What advice would you give to African startups that are looking to raise capital or investment? 

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Smart Solutions for a Sustainable Future: Figorr's IoT Approach to Reduce Food and Vaccine Wastage in Africa with Tega Iortim? Make sure to check it out!

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