29-year-old neuroscience researcher turned tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Emon Shakoor, recently moved to Riyadh. She is the CEO and Founder of Blossom Accelerator, the country's first female-focused and tech-inclusive startup accelerator. She also works as a Venture Partner at Oryx Fund and hosts a podcast that highlights the inclusive stories of powerful female founders and leaders in partnership with Anghami. Throughout life, Emon has battled epilepsy and is passionate about equity, inclusivity, and diversity. Topics discussed include her experience researching cognitive neuroscience in California, viewing her disability as a superpower, speaking for TedX, working with Neom, and attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
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