African Pre-seed Podcast S2 Ep4: Algeria Fintech VibeCheck + Lessons from temtem One with Kamel Haddar

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🇩🇿 This months #APSVibecheck Podcast episode features Kamel Haddar, CEO and Founder of temtem ONE, the 1st digital gift card solution for B2C and B2B in Algeria – a wide and curated offer of products and services for Diaspora and Businesses alongside a fintech offer of digital payment through QR codes and cashback programs.

That's it for now. See you next month! — Olumuyiwa

💡 Top insights unpacked in the episode:

• Kamel's founder journey and insights that led building the Temtem One platform [0:13]
• The balancing act of managing multiple startups and major commitments [01:56]
• More about Kamel's involvement in the Algerian Talents and Leaders Association [03:23]
• Lessons learned from working across different sectors in the startup world [04:08]
• Building a successful "super app" for the sub-saharan market [05:01]
• The importance of soft skills as a founder and leader [06:39]
• Commonly misunderstood aspects of the Algerian tech ecosystem [07:37]
• Most important skills founders should to hone in relation to AI and emerging markets [08:46]

CONNECT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Connect with Kamel Haddar on Linkedin.
• Connect with Adam Wakefield on Linkedin.
• Connect with Hope Dithlakanyane on Twitter and Linkedin.

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• What was your favourite quote or lesson from this episode?
• What topic would you like for us to feature on a future podcast?

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USEFUL RESOURCES:
ARTICLE: Exclusive Q&A with temtem Founder and CEO Kamel Haddar following the close of their $4M Series A funding by Magnitt.