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Sep 2022
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Emon Shakoor | The Mo Show 67 | Scaling ...

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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 ... Show More
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