Dawarha Sah Ep04: Ahmed Hammouda is Changing How Egyptians Think About
Jun 24, 2025
For episode four, we sit down with Ahmed Hammouda, co-founder and CEO of Thndr, Egypt's groundbreaking digital investment platform aiming to democratize access to financial markets across the region.
Hammouda breaks down what it really takes to build a licensed fintech from the ground up in one of the world's most tightly regulated industries, and why he believes the future of financial inclusion in MENA starts with education, trust, and cultural change.
We talk breaking investment taboos, why financial literacy isn't taught in schools, and the ambition behind building the most impactful financial institution in the Middle East. From raising $15.7M to expanding into Saudi and the UAE, Hammouda gets real about risk, vision, and how startups can survive investor pressure without losing the plot.
Hosted by government relations consultant Dania Ghoneim, Dawarha Sah is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders navigating Egypt's evolving startup landscape.
Stream the episode now on Spotify or Anghami, or watch the full episode below.
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