What an eye opening experience, exchanging and learning from stakeholders in the Moroccan ecosystem. There is nothing like seeing the ambition of young African entrepreneurs. Our experience at the Cleantech Innovate Forum reinforces us in our belief that great ideas are agnostic of geography and that what start-ups need, is strategic support to help with market analysis, monetization and exit strategies. In an increasingly virtual world, SPIRE Advisory Group looks forward to connecting the #AfricanStartupEcosystem to the #SiliconValley. Congrats to Ahmed Larouz, Hiba Rizk Ghassane Bouhia EBRD - SME Finance & Development - Morocco Cleantech Innovate Forum for a great event.
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