Mohammad AlRazaz, Building a Remote Logistics Powerhouse and Global Ambitions for Regional Startups – Ep.11, Season 2
Startups Arabia22 Joulu 2024

Mohammad AlRazaz, Building a Remote Logistics Powerhouse and Global Ambitions for Regional Startups – Ep.11, Season 2

Mohammad AlRazaz is a serial entrepreneur and the Co-founder & CEO of OTO, MENA’s largest shipping integrator and aggregator platform, powering online businesses and omni-channel brands. At just 22, Mohammad launched Jeeny (formerly EasyTaxi) in Saudi Arabia with Rocket Internet, becoming the youngest Country Manager globally. An MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp alumnus, he has built multiple ventures spanning transportation, e-commerce, logistics, and technology.


A curious soul, new father, coffee addict, remote work advocate, desserts maker, and a proud MENAT region nationalist.

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Mohammad’s LinkedIn account: @Mohammad AlRazaz

OTO’s Website: https://tryoto.com/

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SHOW NOTES:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

02:55 Mohamed's Early Career and Education

08:23 The Easy Taxi Journey

13:19 Lessons from Launder and Jak

20:42 The Birth of Oto

44:01 Cracking the Market

45:13 Launching the Marketplace

47:21 Challenges of Moving from Enterprise to SMB

50:35 Raising the Series A

55:13 Expanding into New Regions

01:20:47 The Importance of Customer Focus

01:26:35 The Importance of Fulfillment Rate and Data in Shipping

01:27:26 Privacy and Performance in Shipping Companies

01:29:41 Advising Aspiring Founders

01:30:43 The Value of Co-Founder Relationships

01:36:27 Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship

01:43:31 Reflecting on Professional and Personal Growth

01:50:14 Challenges and Opportunities for Startups in the Arab Region

01:59:56 Quick Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

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