Minting Unicorns - Blockchain, AI and Dubai, with Imad Gharazeddine, CEO of Mamo

Today, we are releasing another episode in our series entitled Minting Unicorns - Blockchain, AI and Dubai, sponsored by the City of Dubai.

Dubai is the new global center of gravity, connecting the world in a way few places can. As a hub for trade, tourism, innovation, and finance, Dubai offers the ideal environment for startups and scale-ups to thrive. Entrepreneurs find a home here, whether in health-tech, fintech, AI, or renewable energy, supported by SME-focused programs that empower high-potential companies to scale globally. From flexible regulations to tax incentives, world-class infrastructure to access to global investors managing $1 trillion, Dubai understands what businesses need to scale fast.

In this episode, we are excited to speak with Imad Gharzeddine, the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Mamo, a pioneering fintech platform simplifying payments and empowering businesses in the MENA region.

• Questions:

• Tell us and our audience a little bit about yourself and the journey that led you to founding Mamo.

• What is Mamo, and what specific problem are you solving in the fintech space?

• Mamo is often described as a company simplifying payments for businesses and individuals in the region. What inspired this mission, and how has the journey been so far?

• What fundamental principles guided the creation of the product, and how has it evolved over time?

• Why did you choose Dubai as the base for Mamo? What advantages does the city offer to startups in the fintech space?

• What opportunities have you capitalized on that you believe are unique to Dubai or the MENA region?

• Mamo is known for promoting financial inclusion. How do your products and services cater to underserved communities in the region?"

• How does Mamo incorporate cutting-edge technologies, like AI or blockchain, into its offerings to stay ahead of the curve?

• As a leader, what’s your approach to building a strong and innovative team at Mamo?

• What lessons have you learned as a CEO scaling a fintech startup in such a competitive and rapidly evolving market?

• With Dubai emerging as a fintech hub, where do you see the industry heading in the next decade?

• What advice would you give to fintech startups or entrepreneurs looking to expand into Dubai or the broader MENA region?

Links

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/imadgharazeddine/

• https://www.mamopay.com/

• https://blockchaincenter.ae/

• https://dubaiaicampus.com/

• https://www.difc.ae/

• https://www.investindubai.gov.ae/en/why-dubai/d33-agenda

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