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Jun 22

25m 7s

Episode 63-Is MENA the Next Silicon Vall...

About this episode

In this episode, we spoke to Said Murad, a Dubai-based Senior Partner at Global Ventures.

The conversation explores the growth of the MENA startup ecosystem, investment opportunities, challenges faced by founders, and the impact of global economic conditions on the region.

The episode covered several topics including:

The importance of talent acquisition,
the evolving regulatory landscape, and
the future of fintech in democratising finance
The outlook for MENA VC in 2H25

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