In Their Words
25 recommendations, from 2012 to 2026. Clients, collaborators, managers and professional peers describe different kinds of work and relationships.
Original wording, checked against LinkedIn on 11 October 2026, with Marlen Bakalli’s recommendation added and verified on 12 October. Sources open the official recommendations section; individual public permalinks were not available. LinkedIn may require sign-in. Professional headlines are dated individually. These are recommendations about Nizzar, not endorsements of BrandOS.
2026
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I had the pleasure of working with Nizzar during UNIDO’s Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) programme in the Southern Mediterranean, an ambitious initiative spanning seven countries and bringing together businesses, creative professionals and public institutions.
Nizzar contributed to our cluster development work, where his ability to connect people, understand local and regional dynamics and translate complex development objectives into practical initiatives proved particularly valuable and sustainable.
What I remember most, however, is his initiative in conceiving and championing La Minute Créative, a project he personally developed and carried forward across the programme’s seven countries, beyond the scope of his original assignment. It reflected something I particularly appreciated about Nizzar: he did not limit himself to delivering what was expected. He identified opportunities to create additional value and took ownership of making them happen.
Working in international development requires more than technical expertise. It demands cultural intelligence, an understanding of institutions, the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and, above all, the initiative to move ideas forward.
Nizzar brought these qualities together with creativity, independence of thought and genuine entrepreneurial drive.
I would gladly recommend him to any organization looking for someone capable of thinking strategically, navigating complexity and turning ideas into meaningful initiatives.
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I had the pleasure of working with Nizzar during his time as Cluster Coordinator in Marrakech, and I can confidently recommend him as an outstanding professional.
Nizzar is a dynamic, results-oriented individual who combines strong business acumen with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. He has a natural ability to build relationships, engage with diverse stakeholders, and bring people together around shared objectives.
What particularly sets Nizzar apart is his positive energy, emotional intelligence, and ability to navigate complex situations with confidence and diplomacy. He is proactive, resourceful, and genuinely skilled at creating connections and turning opportunities into tangible results.
Beyond his professional capabilities, Nizzar is a pleasure to work with: approachable, enthusiastic, and always willing to go the extra mile.
I would highly recommend him to any organization looking for a talented professional with strong leadership potential, excellent people skills, and a sharp business mindset.
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I got to know Nizzar during the BananaConf years, at a time when Web3 was moving incredibly fast and it was often difficult to separate genuine shifts in technology, culture and community from the noise around them.
What stood out to me about Nizzar was his ability to see beyond the technology itself. He understood that what made these new ecosystems interesting was the combination of people, identity, culture, community and business, and he had a rare ability to connect those dimensions.
Through BananaConf and the broader ecosystem around it, I saw him bring together people who would not necessarily have found each other otherwise, turn online relationships into real-world collaborations and experiences, and help create the conditions for ideas and communities to become something tangible.
Nizzar is also unusually comfortable moving between worlds. He can speak with founders, technologists, creatives, investors and community builders while keeping sight of the larger strategic question: what actually matters here, and what is worth building?
Looking back, what I value most about working with Nizzar was not simply his knowledge of Web3 at that moment. It was his curiosity, strategic instinct and ability to recognize meaningful change early, understand the human dynamics underneath it, and connect the right people and ideas around it. Those qualities extend well beyond Web3, and I would gladly work with him again.
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I met with Nizzar 3 years ago in NFC Summit. Our communication formed naturally since he is a great communicator and also a connector. Throughout the years we came across at couple of events in the world and recently I worked with him closely during NFC Summit 2026. He was one of the key moderators and my experience working with him was seamless, he is one of the most responsive person I’ve worked in this industry. He is always precise with given deadlines and requirements. Nizzar is not only a participant to an event but also improves and engages with new ideas to bring further. He understands the needs of whom works with and dedicate himself for a solution. Whenever I talk with him I get a new perspective about the work and life, he is full of unique experiences and fun. He is a genuine person with strong background in marketing, business and community.
Cannot wait to work with him again in the future and I believe who considers to work with him are so lucky!
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I met Nizzar in 2022 through NFT communities. What stood out was his ability to bring people together and build meaningful connections. He communicates clearly and warmly, listens thoughtfully, and understands what makes people want to be part of a community.
Nizzar has a strong understanding of marketing and branding, grounded in the human relationships that give a brand its meaning. I’ve always appreciated his perspective, his warmth, and the care he brings to conversations.
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I had the pleasure of meeting and interacting with Nizzar during a period when the digital and Web3 landscape was evolving at an incredible pace.
What particularly impressed me was his ability to combine a genuine entrepreneurial mindset with a strong understanding of emerging technologies and digital trends. Nizzar has a rare capacity to connect ideas, people and opportunities, while looking beyond the immediate horizon and anticipating where the market is heading.
Beyond his expertise, I appreciated his curiosity, openness and energy in building relationships and exploring new possibilities. He is the kind of entrepreneur who brings perspective and momentum to the people and projects around him.
I would be very happy to recommend Nizzar to anyone looking for an entrepreneurial mind with vision, curiosity and the ability to navigate complex and rapidly changing environments.
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I met Nizzar during a series of NFT/Crypto Events in Europe - Nizzar has a gift for communication, public speaking, and engaging with others in a confident, meaningful way that builds curiosity, interest, and trust. His knowledge of his sector is profound. I'd highly recommend him for any client-facing or speaking opportunities!
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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nizzar over the last five years across different projects. There are three things that really set him apart from almost anyone else out there, and they’re a big part of the reason I keep coming back to work with him.
1. Nizzar fully immerses himself in whatever he does. Over the years, I’ve watched him master the craft of marketing and branding at a level that far exceeds most people in the space. He doesn’t just understand the surface. He goes deep.
2. Nizzar brings positive energy into every group he works with. He’s a natural vibe booster and one of those people who genuinely makes the people around him feel better.
3. He has an exceptionally high level of empathy and emotional intelligence. Nizzar moves through life with his heart in the right place and with a genuine passion for human connection, something that comes through both in the way he works and the relationships he builds.
I think it goes without saying that I recommend him. I’ve chosen to work with Nizzar again and again over the years, and that probably says more than anything else could.
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It was always a great pleasure to work with Nizzar. He is very professional, creative and a great communicator. His profound knowledge in AI, NFTs and Web3 is very valuable.
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I met Nizzar a couple of years ago through an event we were both involved in organising. It was truly one of the most memorable meetings in my life, because the way he has the ability to go deep in a conversation and explore the different angles of both business and life was astonishing. Nizzar is someone who listens with intention and speaks with passion about the things he really cares about. Over the years, we have collaborated on different projects and Nizzar always takes on tasks with detail and dedication. It’s an honour to know someone like him and I believe the future is bright for him. All the best!
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I had the pleasure of attending several conferences organised by Nizzar, and each one was a great experience. Everything was thought through, from the agenda and speakers to the networking, so it was easy to meet the right people and have real business conversations.
Nizzar knows how to bring the industry together and create an atmosphere where people actually want to connect. I came back from his events with valuable contacts and new opportunities every time.
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I got to know Nizzar through the Web3 space and have always appreciated our conversations and exchanges. He is an incredibly smart and thoughtful person who doesn’t just jump on trends, but really takes the time to understand things, question them and form his own perspective.
What I particularly appreciate about Nizzar is his combination of curiosity, creativity and a very reflective way of thinking. Our conversations have always gone far beyond the usual Web3 talk, which is probably the best compliment I can give.
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I’ve had the pleasure of following Nizzar’s work closely, and what stands out is the way he combines deep thinking about branding with a genuine curiosity for what’s next.
Through Quantum Branding, he’s been working on some genuinely interesting projects, bringing together brand strategy, creativity, and technology in a thoughtful way.
Over the past three years, Nizzar has also gone deep into AI — constantly experimenting, learning, challenging ideas, and exploring how it can actually be applied to branding and creative work rather than simply following the hype.
He’s curious, forward-thinking, and always willing to go several layers deeper into a problem. If you’re looking for someone who understands brands while actively exploring where AI and creativity are heading, Nizzar is definitely someone worth knowing.
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I've crossed paths with Nizzar at several conferences over the past few years, and he's one of those people you're glad to run into again. What he does well is put things, and people, in the spotlight. Most of us in tech build something and hope it gets noticed. Nizzar sees within minutes how a project or a person should be positioned, what story to tell and to whom, and he hands out that advice even when there's nothing in it for him.
Every conversation with him left me with a clearer view of what I was trying to say and two or three concrete things to do about it. I know plenty of marketing people, and very few give you honest feedback and a practical next step in the same breath (he is a very fast thinker)
If you want your brand or your project to come across better, talk to Nizzar!
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Ma rencontre avec Nizar lors d’une formation a changé ma façon de voir l’IA : une extension de mes capacités, un outil pour mieux structurer mes idées, dépasser certaines difficultés et exprimer plus clairement ce que je pense.
Grâce à ses conseils, j’ai découvert des usages concrets pour avancer sur mes axes d’amélioration. Ce que j’apprécie particulièrement dans son approche, c’est la place qu’il donne à l’humain : l’humain d’abord, la technologie à son service. Ses contenus donnent des clés pour utiliser l’IA tout en gardant son jugement et sa singularité.
D’ailleurs, j’ai retravaillé ce texte avec ChatGPT, et j’en suis fière : les idées et la reconnaissance sont les miennes ; l’outil m’a aidée à trouver les mots justes. Je suis convaincue que ces outils deviendront aussi familiers dans notre quotidien professionnel qu’Excel l’est aujourd’hui.
Merci Nizar pour ces déclics. Je recommande ses formations et ses contenus à celles et ceux qui souhaitent comprendre comment l’IA peut enrichir leur façon de travailler et leur quotidien.
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I have always been able to count on Nizar. He has a strong business mindset and an impressive ability to quickly understand the key challenges and priorities of any situation.
He is fully committed, proactive, and always gives 100%. What I particularly value is his adaptability: whatever the context or challenge, Nizar knows how to adjust quickly, find solutions, and keep moving forward.
He is someone reliable, driven, and easy to work with, and I would strongly recommend him.
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Nizzar is someone who truly understands the space and the people. He is a living signature and an OG in this space. I remember meeting him in Lisbon, and besides his loud clothing style and mouth, he actually has a lot to say and very interesting things to share. I worked a few times with him and am happy our paths crossed.
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Quand on a commencé à travailler ensemble sur mon branding perso, il m'a posé une question simple : pourquoi quelqu'un qui fait grandir les entreprises des autres depuis des années n'a jamais pris le temps de construire la sienne ? Je n'avais pas de bonne réponse.
Ce qui le rend rare, c'est qu'il ne commence pas par le logo, le ton ou les posts. Il commence par vous. Il fait ce travail sur soi que beaucoup évitent, et il le fait avec une bienveillance et une empathie qu'on rencontre peu dans ce métier. Sans ça, une marque reste un costume.
Et puis il y a l'homme. Nizzar a des valeurs qui ne se négocient pas. Le respect, d'abord : quand il vous écoute, il vous écoute vraiment, et on sent que l'attention qu'il vous porte n'est pas une technique. L'honnêteté ensuite : il vous dit ce qui est vrai, même quand ce n'est pas ce que vous espériez entendre. Et la loyauté : on peut lui confier ce qu'on a de plus personnel, il en prend soin. Il est exigeant, mais jamais froid.
Nizzar est un ovni. Une vraie expérience internationale, une lecture très fine des gens, et une droiture qui inspire confiance.
Si vous cherchez quelqu'un pour vous dire ce qui est vrai sur ce que vous construisez, c'est lui.
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Nizzar can effectively unite hard work with playfulness. The conferences we have been visiting together and events he has been organising have showed me that even during the travel Nizzar is always making contacts, arranging deals, setting up meetings and some how still able to be in a centre of conversation. Optimism and good mood are personal trade marks of Nizzar.
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I had the pleasure of working with Nizzar at the Future Fashion Event, and he was truly the pulse of the room! He brings the kind of energy that gets everyone moving, makes people feel instantly comfortable, and somehow keeps the chaos fun. I genuinely loved working with and learning from him :)
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Nizzar's someone who talks the talk and actually brings results. Our collaboration to build a pan-European Web3 community and events was a fruitful one, and throughout the process, Nizzar was able to generate amazing but frugal solutions for many problems that arose. Moreover, his skills in digital marketing, design, and AI use are remarkable and make him a valuable partner on any team.
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I'm the Marketing Director at Selvaggi Built, Inc., a general contractor specializing in hospital and healthcare renovations. I've been working with Nizzar since February 2026, and he has done an exceptional job growing our social media presence and building us a completely new website. I couldn't be happier with the website. The process went smoothly, and it's already bringing in results we've never seen before. What really stands out is Nizzar's communication and his experience with AI. He's always sharing new tools and ideas. The energy he brings to every meeting is inspiring, and I always walk away having learned something. I truly enjoy our collaboration and would highly recommend Nizzar to anyone looking to grow their brand online.
2020
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J'ai eu la chance de connaître Nizzar dans le cadre de la mission USAID Career Center.
Il m'a apporté énormément de choses que je ne saurais citer mais ce qui m'a le plus marqué chez lui, c'est sa capacité à partager sa riche expérience (storytelling) personnelle et professionnelle, et à chaque fois qu'il le fait, il saura comment toucher directement votre cœur et provoquer ce déclic en vous. J'aimerai ajouter également son habileté à créer facilement du réseau. La preuve réside dans les personnes incroyables qu'il a eu à nous présenter comme guest speakers. Si vous voulez être en contact avec quelqu'un d'influent et de haut placé, faites confiance à Nizzar, il mettra tout en œuvre pour créer ce réseau.
2012
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Having the pleasure of working with Nizzar on several projects and events during his time at Theatro Marrakech, I consider him a very talented, professional and entousiastic person. I highly recommend Nizzar as someone that will undoubtedly position himself as a key member of any organization with his creative thinking and great people skills.
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Nizzar is very professionnal and very creative. He knows how to imagine the best marketing campaign and to lead the project from the begining until the end. He's definitelly someone you can rely on to help you with you're marketing strategy.