#54 - Samer Choumar - Z.Sytems - Reinventing the traditional retail sector

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Get Next Wave’s Startup List 2025: https://next-wave.kit.com/04ffde046bHostinger. Create a website in just a few hours. Use the code NEXTWAVE to get 10% off: https://hostinger.com/nextwaveTaptap Send. Transfer money to Morocco in just a few clicks. Use the code NEXTWAVE to receive up to $25 in rewards.Next Wave is the podcast that meets the people building the Morocco of tomorrow.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t hesitate to subscribe and like the video!—In Morocco, everyone buys from Moul Hanout.Moul Hanout are the traditional retail stores, they are in every neighborhood of the country.And they represent 85% of FMCG trade…But they face real challenges: growing competition from modern retail & fragmented supply chances.A few months ago, I met Samer Choumar.After a few years building an hospitality startup in Saudi Arabia, he is know working on a new (and bold) mission.He told me that he believes Moul Hanouts can be transformed and digitalized.He co-founded Z.systems with Meriem Benabad to reinvent the traditional retail sector.I sat down with him in the latest episode of Next Wave Podcast and he explained his vision for Z.systems in Morocco & Africa.➜ Instagram de Next Wave : https://www.instagram.com/nextwave.ma_/ If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to leave us a comment.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ PLATEFORMES ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/71TB2zh... Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ TIMELINE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00:00 : Introduction00:01:57 : Building Z.Systems in Morocco 00:16:41: Marketplace model for retail00:21:45 : Moul Hanout in Moroccan culture00:25:32 : Origin of Z.Systems 00:31:08 : Dalaa: reinventing diapers 00:34:53 : Data approach and insights 00:39:31 : Marketplace concept 00:46:05 : Consulting experience impact00:57:33 : Lessons on hiring 01:12:08 : Internal drive and motivation 01:25:16 : Saudi economy evolution in hospitality 01:36:10 : Tech and business ecosystem in Saudi Arabia 01:45:01 : Building Z.Systems in Morocco (steps) 01:55:44 : Next steps for Z.Systems 02:03:05 : Life outside work 02:06:14 : Book recommendation

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