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Welcome back to IN THE VALLEY. Today’s guest is Omar El Defrawy, the visionary Founder & CEO of Sylndr, Egypt’s leading automotive e-commerce marketplace for used cars. In this conversation, Omar shares his journey from finance and tech into the world of automotive innovation, the toughest lessons he’s faced scaling a fast-moving startup, and the values that drive Sylndr’s culture. From pioneering services to building trust in a market that needed it most, Omar reveals what it takes to disrupt an industry while keeping people at the center of the mission. Launched in 2021, Sylndr is on a mission to bring transparency, trust, and convenience to one of Egypt’s most fragmented industries. Under Omar’s leadership, the company has introduced services like Sylndr Swift, Sylndr Plus, and Al-Ajans, making car ownership more accessible than ever. Recently, Sylndr raised a landmark $15.7 million Series A round, led by Development Partners International (DPI) and Nclude Fund, cementing its role as a key player in Egypt’s mobility sector. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or just someone passionate about innovation, this conversation gives a rare inside look at the future of mobility in Egypt and beyond. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from founders and funders shaping the future of tech, sports, entertainment, and fashion from Africa to the rest of the world. Special thanks to our sponsor, the Saudi Africa Society (SAS), for the support in amplifying stories of culture, creativity, and innovation. If you want to know more about Omar El Dafrawy, click here:   / defrawy   Check out Soil Spaces:   / soilspaces   Subscribe to our newsletter:   / in-the-valley-7087065335408828416   Find us on social media: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/silverbacks-linkedin Instagram:   / in.the_valley   TikTok:   / in_thevalley   Twitter: https://x.com/In_TheValley Facebook: https://bit.ly/silverbacks-facebook Afripods: https://afripods.africa/podcast/in-th... 🔎 Key Questions Answered: 00:00 – 00:55 Trailer 02:00 – 03:30 How would Omar describe himself in one word? 04:00 – 10:00 What sparked Omar’s leap to entrepreneurship? 12:00 – 15:30 How did Sylndr attract global investors? 18:00 – 21:00 What is Sylndr’s “tripod model” all about? 22:00 – 24:30 How is Egypt’s market unlike the GCC? 25:00 – 29:30 Is funding scarcity breaking Africa’s startups? 30:00 – 32:00 How does Omar view work-life balance? 35:00 – 38:00 Which thinkers shaped Omar’s leadership? 42:00 – 44:00 What’s the BTS of Sylndr’s operational complexity? Enjoy the show and come back for more!