Hussein Yahfoufi

Hussein Yahfoufi is an entrepreneur and product leader based in San Diego, California.1 He is currently part of the founding team at Arta Finance (formerly Arbo Works), where he has been working since February 2022.1 In April 2023, Hussein founded GPT Hacks, which is one of his current ventures.1

Professional Background

Hussein has a diverse entrepreneurial background, having founded and successfully exited multiple ventures.1 Some of his notable experiences include:

• Founder of Money Minx: A venture he started in May 2020 and continues to run.1
• Founder of appsplit: A company he led for over 6 years, from August 2010 to September 2016.1
• Founder of DiamPrice: Another venture he ran for more than 6 years, from January 2010 to August 2016.1

Prior to his entrepreneurial journey, Hussein held the position of VP Product & Technology / CTO at OneRoof Energy, Inc. for nearly 3 years.1

Skills and Certifications

Hussein possesses a wide range of professional certifications, demonstrating his expertise in various areas:

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• California Life Insurance Agent
• Several FINRA certifications, including Series 24, 31, 3, 66, and 71

Languages

Hussein is multilingual, with proficiency in French, Arabic, and English.1

Recent Activities

Hussein is actively involved in the San Diego startup community. He frequently organizes and participates in networking events, bringing together entrepreneurs and founders in the area.235 These events have grown significantly, with recent gatherings attracting over 180 participants.2

Through his LinkedIn posts, Hussein also shares insights on entrepreneurship, investing, and personal growth.467 He demonstrates a commitment to supporting various causes, including medical research for rare conditions.8