#1 From Morocco to Silicon Valley with @mekaito Co-Founder @joinodysser

Join host Taha Bouhsine (Co-founder @azettaai, AI Google Developer Expert) for a special, unplanned conversation with Merouane Zouaid @mekaito (Co-Founder and CTO @Joinodysser).

Filmed casually at DevFest Silicon Valley, this is an authentic look into the origin story of a tech founder. Merouane shares his unfiltered journey from a university student in Morocco to building a startup in the heart of Silicon Valley.

It all started with a "random 3:00 a.m." decision to join a Google Developer Student Club (GDSC). This video is a must-watch for any student, developer, or aspiring entrepreneur.

In this episode, we cover:
The power of curiosity and joining communities, even when you feel you don't know what you're doing.
How community clubs (like GDSC) teach the critical, practical skills that university courses often miss—from building production-ready code to understanding cloud platforms.
The importance of developing soft skills: Merouane shares how he learned to pitch, network, and handle public speaking (and how Taha pushed him to do it!).
The "Build in Public" Philosophy: Why sharing your journey is one of the "most important skills" you can have, and how it attracts life-changing opportunities.
The real "emotional rollercoaster" of entrepreneurship—and the mindset needed to push through the moments "where most people give up".
Why collaboration is key and why "building things alone is very hard" and "not really enjoyable".



Follow the speakers:
Host: Taha Bouhsine
Co-founder @azettaai | https://www.azetta.ai
AI Google Developer Expert
Organizer @mlnomads | https://www.mlnomads.com


Guest: Merouane Zouaid (@mekaito)
Co-Founder & CTO @Joinodysser | https://odysser.com
Ex-GDSC ENSAM Lead