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“AI as a Key for Inclusion” – UNFLTRD with Muhammad Chbib – ft. Karima El Hakim – Episode 3

“AI as a Key for Inclusion” – UNFLTRD with Muhammad Chbib – ft. Karima El Hakim – Episode 3

AI can open doors or lock them.


Karima El Hakim (Director & Co-Director Africa at Plug & Play) explains how founders outside the usual hubs can use AI to show up – without perfect English, polish, or even showing their face.

Karima has addressed the Presidents of Egypt and France; she brokers major innovation deals across the continent; and she acts as what I call “the glue” between founders, regulators, corporates, and ecosystem builders.


You’ll hear:

  • Why “AI is a key for inclusion” (language, avatars, no-code speed)
  • The Arabic content gap (<10% online) and the danger of outsourced distribution
  • Due diligence on investors before making intros
  • Corporate venture as a regional superpower
  • Why unified cybersecurity standards should come before the next crypto fight
  • Why Gaming is the next EdTech frontier and essential for our kids in Arabia


Chapters

  1. Intro & why this show is “unfiltered”
  2. Emojis, penguins & self-expression in “censored” spaces
  3. AI for inclusion: language, avatars, no-code speed
  4. Arabic content gap & the risk of outsourced distribution
  5. Build our own platforms vs. stay globally plugged in?
  6. Vetting investors before intros; fixing broken VC dynamics
  7. Corporate venture playbooks & sector-focused accelerators
  8. Cross-border standards: start with cybersecurity, not crypto
  9. Rapid fire: books, $500M bets, impostor syndrome, slowing down, Gaming x EdTech


Links

• All platforms & extras: mchbib.com

• Karima on Instagram

• The show playlist on Youtube


Enjoyed this? Follow/subscribe and drop a quick rating – it really helps and I appreciate your help!

Share your thoughts: comment INCLUSION and tell us how you’re using AI to drive access and inclusion.


AI can open doors or lock them.


Karima El Hakim (Director & Co-Director Africa at Plug & Play) explains how founders outside the usual hubs can use AI to show up – without perfect English, polish, or even showing their face.

Karima has addressed the Presidents of Egypt and France; she brokers major innovation deals across the continent; and she acts as what I call “the glue” between founders, regulators, corporates, and ecosystem builders.


You’ll hear:

  • Why “AI is a key for inclusion” (language, avatars, no-code speed)
  • The Arabic content gap (<10% online) and the danger of outsourced distribution
  • Due diligence on investors before making intros
  • Corporate venture as a regional superpower
  • Why unified cybersecurity standards should come before the next crypto fight
  • Why Gaming is the next EdTech frontier and essential for our kids in Arabia


Chapters

  1. Intro & why this show is “unfiltered”
  2. Emojis, penguins & self-expression in “censored” spaces
  3. AI for inclusion: language, avatars, no-code speed
  4. Arabic content gap & the risk of outsourced distribution
  5. Build our own platforms vs. stay globally plugged in?
  6. Vetting investors before intros; fixing broken VC dynamics
  7. Corporate venture playbooks & sector-focused accelerators
  8. Cross-border standards: start with cybersecurity, not crypto
  9. Rapid fire: books, $500M bets, impostor syndrome, slowing down, Gaming x EdTech


Links

• All platforms & extras: mchbib.com

• Karima on Instagram

• The show playlist on Youtube


Enjoyed this? Follow/subscribe and drop a quick rating – it really helps and I appreciate your help!

Share your thoughts: comment INCLUSION and tell us how you’re using AI to drive access and inclusion.