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Oussama Ammar

Entrepreneur, Investor, and Storyteller

Oussama Ammar is a multifaceted entrepreneur, investor, and advisor based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.1 He is known as "The Last Wizard" at Piano King, a music-related NFT project.12

Career Highlights

Ammar has had a diverse and impressive career:

  • Co-founder of TheFamily: He co-founded TheFamily, a startup accelerator, where he worked for 9 years until November 2021.1

  • Investor and Advisor: He has invested in hundreds of projects worldwide and advised iconic French startups like Algolia, Payfit, and Heetch, helping them secure over $1.5 billion in funding.1

  • Content Creator: Ammar has created numerous videos, podcasts, and articles, gaining a significant following on platforms like YouTube.13

  • Speaker and Educator: He has spoken at over 100 conferences and given classes at prestigious institutions such as Sciences Po, Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE.2

Current Ventures

Ammar is currently involved in several projects:

  • The Lyra Haruto Company: Co-founder and Strategic Advisor of this AI-focused storytelling studio.1

  • Pitts & Cie: Co-founder of this technology-focused company launching in May 2023.1

  • One Thousand & One: Co-founder of this crypto-asset hedge fund.13

  • Piano King: As "The Last Wizard," Ammar is involved in this NFT project associated with pianist Sofiane Pamart.12

Personal Background

Born on September 25, 1986, in Lebanon, Ammar describes himself as a nomad with a base in Dubai.3 He studied philosophy and has a strong interest in technology, entrepreneurship, and storytelling.3 Ammar is known for his direct communication style and his desire to build things that will be remembered for a long time.13

Highlights

Oussama Ammar (@daedalium) / X
Paris-based accelerator The Family sues co-founder Oussama Ammar - TechCrunch
Startup Accelerator The Family Raises $17.4M in Funding - FinSMEs
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Experience

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder at The Lyra Haruto Company since May 2023. Also Co-Founder & Activist in Chief at One Thousand & One since Jun 2022, and The Last Wizard at Piano King since Oct 2021.
Co-Founder at TheFamily, Nov 2012 - Nov 2021.

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates