Episode 63-Is MENA the Next Silicon Valley?

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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Chapters

• 0:57 Said's background
• 3:20 The Growth of the MENA Ecosystem
• 6:11 Investment Opportunities in the MENA Region
• 7:57 Challenges and Criticisms in the VC Space
• 11:13 Founders' Challenges in the Startup Ecosystem
• 13:21 Investment Structures and Strategies
• 14:02 Fintech Disruption and Market Dynamics
• 15:57 Data Availability and Ecosystem Insights
• 17:13 Impact of Global Macroeconomic Factors
• 18:34 Regulatory Environment and Market Risks
• 19:52 Exit Strategies for Startups
• 20:28 Future Opportunities in the MENA Region