[Operator Stories] Hamdi Tabbaa (Abwaab) on scaling edtech in MENA, market expansion for a highly localized product offering and upselling Artwork

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[Operator Stories] Hamdi Tabbaa (Abwaab) on scaling edtech in MENA, market expansion for a highly localized product offering and upselling

March 19, 2024 • Season 6 • Episode 8

On this episode Pat sits down with Hamdi Tabbaa, Co-Founder and CEO of leading MENA edtech Abwaab. We dive into his journey moving from expansion at Uber to building a thriving edtech in the region, expansion into other markets and upselling opportunities.

You will learn about:

The edtech landscape in MENA
Expanding into other geos with a highly localised product
Fundraising in a challenging industry and regional context

You can find Hamdi on LinkedIn here.

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