Dawarha Sah Ep03: AI Isn't Magic It's A Business Plan With Ahmed Abaza
Dawarha Sah Ep03: AI Isn't Magic It's A Business Plan With Ahmed Abaza
For episode three, we sit down with Ahmed Abaza, CEO of Synapse Analytics, one of the region's most pioneering AI companies.
For episode three, we sit down with Ahmed Abaza, CEO of Synapse Analytics, one of the region's most pioneering AI companies. In this candid conversation, Ahmed breaks down the real-world applications, and limitations, of AI in business, arguing that AI is not a buzzword or silver bullet, but a strategic tool that only works when grounded in actual business needs.
We explore Egypt's AI talent landscape, the challenges of implementing AI at scale, and how Synapse partners with corporations to deploy custom models that actually move the needle.
Whether you're curious about building data infrastructure, fighting the hype around generative AI, or understanding how AI can (and can't) transform your company, this episode will ground you in what's real and what's next.
🎧 Stream it now on Spotify or Anghami, or watch the full episode on StartupScene's YouTube, thestartupsceneme.com (link in bio), or the #SceneNow app available on iOS and Android.
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StartUpScene, in partnership with Falak Startups, presents Dawarha Sah, the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders navigating Egypt's evolving startup landscape. With deep dives into business, investment, innovation, and policy, Dawarha Sah unpacks the critical forces shaping the region's economy.
From funding strategies and patent licensing to deep tech adoption and regulatory frameworks, Dawarha Sah brings together the minds shaping the future of business in MENA.
Hosted by government relations consultant Dania Ghoneim, the podcast draws on her expertise in lobbying, public policy, and crisis management to unpack the ecosystem's most urgent questions.
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