Middle-aged entrepreneurs and folks dreaming of starting their own business will want to tune in to Making it, our interview show on building a great business in Egypt to hear the story of Fawry founder and CEO Ashraf Sabry. Fawry has shined during the pandemic as demand for contactless payment spiked amid lockdowns and health and safety concerns. The company debuted on the EGX in 2019, and earlier this year became the first Egyptian tech company to hit a market cap of USD 1 bn. Over 29 mn customers across the country use the platform to pay their bills.

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