Endeavor Jordan’s DealMakers leaves its mark on Cairo

Endeavor Jordan’s DealMakers leaves its mark on Cairo

Cairo: In a remarkable collaboration with Endeavor Egypt, Endeavor Jordan successfully concluded the 8th edition of its flagship investor/entrepreneur networking event, ‘DealMakers.’ The event witnessed an outstanding turnout, boasting over 400 guests representing 26 nationalities from 11 countries. Among them were 120+ investors and angel investors, alongside a significant presence of 100+ entrepreneurs. Building on the success of the previous regional edition in Riyadh in 2020, DealMakers took center stage in Cairo from January 15-16, 2024. The meticulously curated agenda commenced with a compelling keynote talk on "The Transformative Impact of Remote Work on Emerging Economies." The speaker was Tony Jamous, an Endeavor Entrepreneur and two-time unicorn founder, serving as the Founder of Oyster HR. Following this, a panel discussion on "Market Expansion Opportunities with Egypt as a Gateway to Africa" took place, moderated by Hisham El Khazindar, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Qalaa Holdings. The panel featured prominent figures such as Ahmad AlZaini (CEO & Co-Founder at Foodics), Amr Shady (CEO at Tribal Credit), Hossam Heiba (President of General Authority for Investment and Free Zones - GAFI), Marwan Kenawy (Co-Founder & CEO at Dsquares), and Sherine Shohdy (Head of Egypt & Coverage Director North Africa at British International Investment). The