Abbas Gassem
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Abbas is a highly accomplished digital executive with over 20 years of experience working with start-ups, high-growth companies, and corporates. He has held various senior product roles at kelkoo.com, Yahoo!, Starz Play, Careem Taxi (now part of Uber), and Ledger. He has worked in Europe, in the United States, and in the Middle East.
Abbas is a proven leader with a track record of success in driving growth and innovation. He has a deep understanding of emerging markets and has a passion for using technology to empower people and businesses. He is a hands-on entrepreneur who has founded and managed his own company in Africa.
Abbas is a sought-after speaker and advisor on digital transformation and innovation. He is also a regular contributor to publications on these topics.
Abbas is a visionary leader who is passionate about using technology to make a positive impact on the world.
Somalia’s $1.50 Fuel Crisis: Why the Iran War Is the Strongest Case Yet for Electric Mobility
By Abbas Gassem | CEO and Founder, Libaax Motorcycle & Spare Parts | March 2026 In the first week of March…
Revolutionizing Healthcare in Somalia: The Transformative Power of AI and Technology
Somalia's healthcare struggles. But AI & tech offer hope! Early disease detection, remote care & more can…
Charge Up Somalia: E-Motos, Micro-Loans, and a Brighter Future – Be Part of it!
Calling all game-changers! Somalia's motorcycle scene is about to get a silent upgrade, and can YOU make it…
Beyond Darkness: Solar Ignites Somalia’s Rapid-Growth Future
70% of Somalia is in darkness . Solar power☀️ offers an opportunity to light up the darkness and economic growth…
Beyond Bullets: Somalia’s Digital Frontier Emerges
Challenges? Sure, but the potential is HUGE! Bridging the digital divide, keeping data safe, and training the…
Emerging from the Ashes: Can Somalia Forge a New Path to Prosperity?
Somalia Soars!: 📉 Ditch Debt, 🚀Spark Startups & Mobile Money Magic!
War is fading, hope is rising! Forget risky…
Banking on Sunshine: Pay-As-You-Go Solar Lights the Way for Somalia
☀️ Somalia's sun-soaked future shines with PAYG solar, empowering communities & fueling a brighter tomorrow.…
Bumpy Roads to Clean Horizons: E-mobility’s Promise for Somalia
Somalia's bustling cities and rural landscapes hum with the familiar sound of motorcycles and three-wheelers,…
Winds of Change in East Africa: Unveiling Gateway2Somalia
Gateway2Somalia covers key areas where Somalia faces both challenges and opportunity.