Meet the CEO

Aymen Hmaidi - CEO of Booma Studio

Aymen Hmaidi

CEO & Founder

27 years old • Tech Entrepreneur from Tunisia

I speak English , Arabic , French , And Learning Spanish (¡Hola!)

My Story

So here's the thing—I started building stuff way before I probably should have. While other kids were, you know, being kids, I was already launching products and diving headfirst into the wild world of tech. I was involved with dropshipping from its early days when it was still figuring itself out. Startups? I've been in the trenches with companies from day one that are now worth millions. Pretty wild, right?

But here's what I love: I'm not just about sitting behind a screen coding all day (though I do love that part). I'm heavily involved in social events and organizations because, honestly, the best ideas come from real human connections. I travel constantly—not just for vacation, though those are great too, but to genuinely connect with people from different cultures and open my mind to perspectives I never would have imagined.

I've competed in and won multiple hackathons both in Tunisia and internationally. There's something electric about those 48-hour coding sprints that just gets me going. The pressure, the creativity, the collaboration—it's like my happy place.

Tech has been my entire life, and I mean that literally. I spend more than 12 hours a day working because I genuinely love what I do. Most people think that sounds exhausting, but to me, it's pure joy. I wake up excited about what I'm building, and I go to bed thinking about what I'll build next.

I'm heavily involved in the AI scene and have invested in multiple AI startups early on because I believe we're living through one of the most transformative periods in human history, and I want to be right in the middle of it. Every single day, I love tech more than I did the day before. That might sound cheesy, but it's 100% true. Whether it's experimenting with the latest AI models, building apps that solve real problems, or mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs, I'm here for all of it. This isn't just my job—it's who I am.

When I'm Not Building

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Gaming

Still enjoy diving into immersive worlds and competitive matches. It's my way of unwinding and staying sharp.

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Trading for Fun

I trade for fun—it's like a strategic game where I can apply my analytical thinking and stay on top of market trends.

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Working Out

Taking care of my body is as important as taking care of my mind. Plus, those endorphins are pretty great for problem-solving.

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Cat Dad

Yes, I'm a proud cat parent. Taking care of my furry friend keeps me grounded and reminds me that life isn't all about code.

The Fun Q&A

How tall are you?
Duh, obviously 193cm.
Coffee or tea?
Coffee. All day, every day. My laptop runs on electricity; I run on caffeine.
What's your superpower?
Turning impossible deadlines into "we totally got this" moments. And finding bugs at 2 AM.
Favorite coding language?
The one that solves the problem. But if you're forcing me to choose... JavaScript (I know, controversial).
Most overused phrase?
"This is going to be quick" followed by 8 hours of debugging. Classic.
Work-life balance?
I love what I do so much that work IS life balance. But I do force myself to step away sometimes. The cat helps with that.
Best travel destination?
Wherever there's good Wi-Fi and great people. But seriously, anywhere with a vibrant startup scene (bali shhhh).
If not tech, what would you be?
I genuinely can't imagine doing anything else. Maybe a professional sleeping champion? Does that count?
One piece of advice?
Start early, fail fast, learn faster. And surround yourself with people who make you better. Also, drink more water.