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Ismael Belkhayat

Ismael Belkhayat

Founder & CEO at Chari

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Ismael Belkhayat is a seasoned entrepreneur and digital transformation leader with over 15 years of experience in building scalable technology ventures across Francophone Africa. He is the Founder & CEO of Chari (YC S21), an e-commerce and fintech platform empowering small retailers through integrated digital and financial solutions. Over the years, he has founded several notable companies, including Sarouty.ma, VotreChauffeur.ma, and Wib.co, while also serving on the boards of major investment and industrial groups. His background combines strategic consulting experience at Boston Consulting Group with a strong academic foundation from Cornell University, Columbia Business School, and ESCP Business School, reinforcing his expertise in entrepreneurship and business innovation.