Are African Startups the Next Growth Engines of the World? - with Mika & Hisham at P1 Ventures | The Perfect Pitch Podcast Ep10
In this episode of The Perfect Pitch Podcast, we sit down with Mikael Hajjar and Hisham Halbouny, Managing Partners at P1 Ventures, to uncover the secrets of scaling startups in Africa. Mika and Hisham share their unique insights into why they think Africa is the most interesting startup ecosystem today. They speak into why they prioritize authentic, resilient founders that can grow their businesses with velocity, and why having a deep connection to the problems they’re solving is critical.
The conversation highlights the exciting opportunities emerging in Africa’s fintech, AI, and tech infrastructure sectors; and with interesting real-life examples of players making major strides on the continent.
Don’t miss this compelling episode filled with stories of resilience, innovation, and the rise of Africa as a startup powerhouse. Listen now to be inspired and informed about the future of business on the continent.
Links: P1 VENTURES' WEBSITE | MIKAEL'S LINKEDIN | HISHAM'S LINKEDIN
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