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Jul 2024
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Ep 90. How is Ahmed Wadi Founder and CEO...

Arjun Singh
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Chit-fund with a digital twist!

Ahmed Wadi, Founder and CEO of Money Fellows is our latest guest on the show. Money Fellows is a pioneering startup from Egypt that has digitized the ancient financial concept of ROSCAs, where a group of individuals act as an informal financial institution. In our chat, Ahmed shares insights on Money Fellows' operational strategy, the challenges and opportunities of building a startup in Egypt, and the overall fintech landscape in the country.

Discover how Money Fellows is revolutionizing this millennia-old concept! 💡

#Fintech #Startup #Innovation #MoneyFellows #Egypt #ROSCAs #ChitFunds 


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