Influencing African Tech from Dakar: Sabrine Chahrour's Journey in Venture Capital
Description
What happens when a Lebanese-born, Paris-educated investment banker returns to Dakar and discovers her true calling in venture capital? In this deeply personal episode, Sabrine Chahrour, Investor at Partech Africa, takes us through her remarkable journey from Googling "what is venture capital" to becoming a key player in Africa's tech ecosystem.
But this isn't just another VC story. As a mother of two young children, Sabrine offers rare insights into navigating the demanding world of venture capital while embracing parenthood. She challenges conventional wisdom, revealing how motherhood enhanced her investment approach through improved empathy, patience, and strategic thinking.
Whether you're a founder seeking to understand VC dynamics, a professional navigating work-life integration, or an investor curious about Francophone Africa's potential, this episode offers fresh perspectives on building impactful organizations in unexpected places.
Key conversations include:
- The power of curiosity in career pivots
- Motherhood as a catalyst for better investing
- Why Francophone Africa might be tech's next frontier
- Strategic frameworks for evaluating African startups
- The art of managing both internal and external expectations
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