99: Is Morocco the Next Hub for Innovation in Africa? - Yassine Laghzioui

WISE On Air

In this episode of WISE On Air, we dive into the heart of Africa's burgeoning tech scene with Yassine Laghzioui, CEO of UM6P Ventures and Director of Entrepreneurship at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. Discover how Morocco is positioning itself as the next Silicon Valley of Africa, and learn about the ambitious vision behind UM6P, often called the 'Stanford of Africa'. Yassine shares insights on: The untapped potential of Morocco and Africa in innovation How UM6P is nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs The role of deep tech in solving global challenges The art and science of venture capital in emerging markets Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor, or simply curious about the future of innovation in Africa, this conversation offers invaluable insights into a rapidly evolving ecosystem. Join us as we explore how Yassine and his team are working to prove that it is indeed possible to reinvent the future of the world in Africa. Learn more about UM6P Deep Tech Summit: https://deeptech.um6p.ma/en/ ------ If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps out the show and we would greatly appreciate it. Website: wise-qatar.org Twitter: twitter.com/WISE_Tweets Instagram: @wiseqatar Facebook: facebook.com/wiseqatar/ Linkedin: bit.ly/2JKThYf