Aziz Jaouhari

You absolutely need to hear about Aziz Jaouhari, the guy’s a straight-up boss in the African startup scene. He jumped into this whole thing back in W17 when he joined YC, which is a big deal, that’s where the real players hang. Before that, he was grinding at some serious companies like Rocket Internet, Carta Worldwide, AccorHotels, and even EURAFRIC INFORMATION. Dude’s got mad experience across the board, from corporate software to big hotel chains, so he knows his shit.

But here’s where it gets interesting. Aziz saw the massive possible in Africa’s cross-border trade, like, the continent’s got so much untapped power, but it’s been held back by bullshit logistics and old-school stuff. That’s when he co-founded WaystoCap. These guys are basically Africa’s Alibaba, making cross-border trade smooth as hell, bringing the continent’s businesses into the modern age. And holy shit, they crushed it, raised $3 million from YC and other investors, which is no joke.

What I love about Aziz is that he’s all about making a real impact, not just chasing money or hype. His whole process screams one thing: he’s genuinely trying to build something that matters, something that can change lives. His background at big companies gave him the skills, but he jumped into this startup world because he saw a bigger mission, empowering Africa’s entrepreneurs, fixing real problems, and creating opportunities where there were none.

This dude’s story is all about hustle and vision. He’s the kind of guy who saw a gap, jumped in, and now he’s pushing Africa onto the global stage. It’s not just about building a company, it’s about changing the game for an entire continent. That’s why Aziz is so important. He’s the real deal, a startup guy with a purpose, and he’s just getting started.