From Syrian Refugee to Successful Co-founder with Tarek Abousamra of Co-Tasker

The Germany Expat Business Show

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In this episode I talk to Tarek Abousamra, an inspiring entrepreneur who journeyed from Syria to Germany. Tarek's story is one of resilience and determination, culminating in the founding of Co-Tasker, a platform that connects people with service providers for various tasks.

Tarek fled Syria due to the war, eventually making a home in Germany. Despite starting from scratch, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Co-tasker, a platform designed to make finding help for tasks easy and safe. His story highlights the power of resilience and community support.

Episode Highlights

• 🌍 Resilient Journey: Tarek's path from Syria to Germany, overcoming challenges to start from scratch.
• 🏢 Co-tasker's origin story: The creation of a platform connecting users with service providers for diverse tasks.
• 🤝 Co-Founder Dynamics: The importance of complementary skills and mental support in a business partnership.
• 📈 Funding Strategies: Insights into securing funding and the role of accelerator programs.
• 🗣️ Language and AI: How AI tools have transformed communication across language barriers.

More about Co-Tasker here: http://bit.ly/Co-Tasker_

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Chapters

1. Eleanor's Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Tarek's Journey to Germany (00:00:44)

3. Building a Life From Scratch (00:04:53)

4. Starting the First Business (00:08:10)

5. The Birth of Kotasker (00:13:34)

6. Navigating Funding and Accelerators (00:20:40)

7. Co-Founder Partnership Dynamics (00:24:34)

8. Language and App Features (00:27:12)

9. Business Model and Customer Growth (00:30:47)

10. Final Advice for Entrepreneurs (00:37:31)