Interview with a Moroccan YC startup founder, Amine Benjellon

May 27, 2026

In this episode, Amin Benjellon shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Morocco, navigating the challenges of startups as a foreign student in France, to successfully joining Y Combinator. He discusses the importance of mindset, jumping on waves of opportunity, and the impact of YC on his entrepreneurial trajectory.

Links

- Amine on X: @BenGeekly

- Rolling Dice Club: https://rollindiceclub.com

- MailWarm: https://mailwarm.com

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