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VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E34): State-Owned or Built vs VC-Backed Tech? Is Saudi A New Global IPO Market?VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://archives.fwdstart.me/ ---Available on:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcastSpotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384---Guests:1. Arnav Danthi, Principal, @ Nuwa Capital- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnavdanthi/- VC Firm Website: https://www.nuwacapital.io/2025-05-1151 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E33): Holding Model vs Typical VC! SME Finance Boom, Secondaries Infra, and More!VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://archives.fwdstart.me/ ---Available on:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcastSpotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384Amazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bdc23d6a-4381-405d-bf59-53560c671c11/vc-react-podcast---Guests:1. Abdulrahman AlJiffry, Partner @ 500 Global - LinkedIn Profile...2025-05-041h 00
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E32): Why EdTech Acquisitions! Crypto Crashes, & Copy Cats In Emerging MarketsVC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/---Available on:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcastSpotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384Amazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bdc23d6a-4381-405d-bf59-53560c671c11/vc-react-podcast---Guests:1. Fares Ghandour, Partner @ Wamda Capital - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faresghandour/- VC Firm Website: https://wamdacapital...2025-04-271h 00
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E31): Consolidation, Investing In Hardware, Traitorous Eight-MENA Version & More!VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/---Available on:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcastSpotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384Amazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bdc23d6a-4381-405d-bf59-53560c671c11/vc-react-podcast---Guests:1. Ambar Amleh, Founder & Managing Partner @ Ibtikar Fund- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambaramleh/- VC Firm...2025-04-1252 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E30): Build quietly? Credit Score or AI, FinTech In Africa, Freaky AI Dubbing!VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/---Available on:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcastSpotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384Amazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bdc23d6a-4381-405d-bf59-53560c671c11/vc-react-podcast---Guests:1. Cristina Bullon, Principal @ Incubayt Investments- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-bu...2025-04-011h 07
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E29): QED's Investment In NymCard, Impact46's 10x IPO Exit, & Yango's CVC Fund!VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/---Available on:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcastSpotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384Amazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bdc23d6a-4381-405d-bf59-53560c671c11/vc-react-podcast---Guests:1. Aboudi Al-Qattan, Principal @ DASH Ventures, and host of Beyond The Buzzer podcast- Li...2025-03-2445 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E28): Stock Market Reactions, Quick Commerce, BNPL vs. Credit Cards, FashionTech!VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/---Available on:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcastSpotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384Amazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bdc23d6a-4381-405d-bf59-53560c671c11/vc-react-podcast---Guests:1. Maxim Shkvaruk, Managing Director @ Atlas Ventures- LinkedIn P...2025-03-161h 03
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E27): Good vs. Great, EdTech Wave In MENA, Revenue Based Financing, Cars, & Cake!VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/ Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/ ---Available on: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcast Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcast Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384 Amazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bdc23d6a-4381-405d-bf59-53560c671c11/vc-react-podcast ---Guests:1. Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner @ Plus VC- Lin...2025-03-0157 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E26): Five Acquisitions, Startups Investing In Startups, Qatar and Global VCs!VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/ Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/---Available on: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcast Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcast Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384 Amazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bdc23d6a-4381-405d-bf59-53560c671c11/vc-react-podcast---Guests:1. Dana Qtaishat, Investment Manager @ AB...2025-02-2348 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E25): Six new funds! The Rise of ConstructTech, Startups Too Large For AcquisitionVC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts:Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on https://www.vcpreneur.com/Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter on https://www.fwdstart.me/---Available on:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcastSpotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384Amazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bdc23d6a-4381-405d-bf59-53560c671c11/vc-react-podcast---Guests:1. Abe Seksek, an...2025-02-151h 06
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E24): Lendo's $690M Facility Led by J.P. Morgan, & qeen.ai’s $10M Seed roundVC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations! Hosts:Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter onhttps://www.vcpreneur.com/ Jamie Lane, FWDstart. Sign up to FWDstart Newsletter onhttps://www.fwdstart.me/ ---Available on: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@VCReactPodcast Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vc-react-podcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc-react-podcast/id1764834384Amazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bdc23d6a-4381-405d-bf59-53560c671c11/vc-react-podcast---2025-02-0844 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E23): DeepSeek Moment! New Growth Funds In MENA, New Sector Focus For MENA VCs!VC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Hosts:
Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E22): New Funding Tends for 2025 In MENA's PropTech, FinTech, AgriTech & AI AdTechVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
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Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E21): 2 Tech IPOs, 3 Big Rounds, 9 New VC Funds, 2024 VC Activity Report, & More!VC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Hosts:
Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E20): 2025 Predictions, Small Acquisitions, VC Transparency, $81.5m Gaming FundVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Hosts:
Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Aboudi Al-Qattan, Principal @ DASH Ventures
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aboudi-al-qattan-8658abb3/
- VC Firm Website: https://www.dashventures.com/
2. Jamil Shinawi, Founding Partner @ Actual VC
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilshinawi/
- VC Firm Website: https://www.actual.vc/
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VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E19): More Global VCs In MENA, Talabat IPO, The AI Startup That Got Away, & MoreVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Hosts:
Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Omar Sati, Managing Partner @ Dash Ventures
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ojsati/
- VC Firm Website: https://www.dashventures.com/
2. Yana El Dirani, Head of MENA @ Endeavor Catalyst
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-el-dirani/
- VC Firm Website: https://endeavor.org/
3. Zafer Younis, Founder & CE...2024-11-1455 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E18): DeepTech and TelecomTech News, Revenue Based Fund, More Global VCs in MENAVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Hosts:
Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Asher Siddiqui, General Partner @ Sukna Ventures
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashersiddiqui/
- VC Firm Website: https://suknaventures.com/
2. Jamil Shinawi, Founding Partner @ Actual VC
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilshinawi/
- VC Firm Website: https://www.actual.vc/
3...2024-11-071h 02
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E17): PIF vs NDF, What's an AI Startup, The AI Future, NICE Non-Dilutive CapitalVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Hosts:
Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Abdullah AlEssa, Investment Associate @ Vision Ventures
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-kais-alessa/
- VC Firm Website: https://visionvc.co/
2. Jamil Shinawi, Founding Partner @ Actual VC
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilshinawi/
- VC Firm Webs...2024-10-3143 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E16): Dual Funds, Pioneer VCs, Financing Revolution! Global VCs Are In, New IPOs!VC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Hosts:
Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner @ Nuwa Capital
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaledtalhouni/
- VC Firm Website: https://www.nuwacapital.io/
2. Michael Lints, Partner @ Golden Gate Ventures
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhlints/
...2024-10-241h 00
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E15): Managing a Large Seed Fund, FoFs in MENA, Global vs. Local Startups & VCsVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Asher Siddiqui, General Partner @ Sukna Ventures
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashersiddiqui/
- VC Firm Website: https://suknaventures.com/
2. Faris AlRashed, CEO @ Sharaka
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faris-alr...2024-10-1751 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E14): Podcasts, Climate Tech, Carbon Credits, AdTech, Data Privacy In MENA & MoreVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Hamed Masri, Partner @ Silicon Badia
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamed-masri-935b101/
- VC Firm Website: https://www.siliconbadia.com/
2. Hussein Attar, CEO @ Tech Invest Com
- LinkedIn Profile: https...2024-10-0358 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E13): Growth Funds, Debt Funds, Mobility, EdTech, and Good News From Palestine!VC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Aboudi Al-Qattan, Principal @ Dash Ventures
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aboudi-al-qattan-8658abb3/
- VC Firm Website: https://www.dashventures.com/
2. Faisal Hakki, Managing Director...2024-09-261h 02
Startups ArabiaAhmad Takatkah, Leveraging Data Science in Venture Capital, Experiencing Silicon Valley Hypergrowth and Processing Failure in Startups - Ep.6, Season 2VCpreneur, at The Intersection Of VC & DataAhmad Takatkah is a technical founder turned VC, with a background in computer engineering, data science (AI and ML), and product management. Over the past 15 years, Ahmad has helped set up and operate three VC firms. For which he created new deal sourcing, startup evaluation, and exit prediction tools. Ahmad utilized a new AI model he customized to summarize startup pitch decks and prepare investment memos and DD reports. He utilized a new data model he designed to collect 300+ data points on startups, and then used ML...2024-09-221h 47
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E12): Global Fintechs In MENA, Round Extension, Secondaries, Selling Foundr SharesVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner @ Plus VC
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasanhaider/
- VC Firm Website: https://plus.vc/
2. Jessica Al H...2024-09-1959 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E11): Fintech Consolidations, Open Banking, Payments Solutions, Wealth ManagersVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner @ Plus VC
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasanhaider/
- VC Firm Website: https://p...2024-09-0552 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E10): Family Office VCs, VC Competition, eCommerce Mergers, Co-CEOs, CrowdfundingVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Ali Al Majthoob, Managing Director @ MEVP
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alialmajthoob/
- VC Firm Website: https://www.me...2024-08-2942 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E9): Web3 Summer In MENA! Dirham StableCoin, Global Outlook, Alternative FinancingVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Arnav Danthi, Principal @ Nuwa Capital
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnavdanthi/
- VC Firm Website: http...2024-08-2251 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E8): VC Surge In July, Founders’ Harassment, Connected Founders, & Sunken CostVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Guests:
1. Amal Dokhan, Managing Partner @ 500 Global
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaldokhan/
- VC Firm Website: https://500.co/
2...2024-08-1559 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E7): NVIDIA Acquisitions, Technical VCs, BNPL Model, Accelerator Startup ReviewsVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Co-Host: Jamie Lane, FWDstart.
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Guests:
1. Saud Alsahhaf, Senior Associate @ Impact46
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saudalsahhaf/
- VC Firm Website: https://impact46.sa/
2. Zeina Mandour...2024-08-0848 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E6): Big Series A Rounds, Enterprise AI for Decision Making, EdTech and AI TrendsVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Co-Host: Jamie Lane, FWDstart.
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Guests:
1. Dr. Adil Alzarooni, CEO @ Al Zarooni Emirates Investments
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adilalzarooni/
- VC Firm Website: http://www.zeinvestmen...2024-08-0147 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E5): Saudi's AI Investments, Egypt's Mega Round In FinTech, Jordan's AcceleratorsVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Co-Host: Jamie Lane, FWDstart.
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Guests:
1. Ali Zewail, Venture Partner @ Endure Capital
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alizewail/
- VC Firm Website: http://www.endurecap.com/
2. Hasan Haid...2024-07-2550 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E4): Banking The Unbanked, Tech Moonshots, Climate Tech, & MENA AI ConsolidationsVC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Co-Host: Jamie Lane, FWDstart.
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Guests:
1. Issa Aghabi, Founder & Managing Director @ Access Bridge Ventures
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iaghabi/
- VC Firm Website: https://access-bridg...2024-07-1851 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E3): On Gov VC Mandates, India & MENA, Venture Debt, Market Stats in H1-2024VC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Co-Host: Jamie Lane, FWDstart.
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Guests:
1. Youssef Shehab El-Din, Investment Analyst @ Falak Startups
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youssef-shehab-el-din-443b451b4/
- VC Firm Website: https...2024-07-1141 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E2): On Acquiring Silicon Valley Startups, Global VCs In MENA, eSports.VC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Co-Host: Jamie Lane, FWDstart.
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Guests:
1. Tamer Azer, Partner @shorooqpartners
- LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamerazer/
- VC FirmWebsite: https://www.shorooq.com/
2. Tarek Seif El Nas...2024-07-0446 min
VC React PodcastVC React Podcast (E1): Tech IPOs in MENA, $8M Seed Startup Round, AI VC Fund, and more.VC React Podcast:
Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur.
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Co-Host: Jamie Lane, FWDstart.
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Guests:
1. Khaled Talhouni
- LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaledtalhouni/
- VC FirmWebsite: https://www.nuwacapital.io/
- Portfolio companies: https://www.nuwa...2024-06-2744 min
VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCThe Evolution of Impact Investing, Returns of Impact-Driven VC Funds, Women In Venture, The Future of VC, & more: VC Evolve Podcast with VCpreneur and Rama Chakaki of Transform VC.Guest Intro:
Rama Sakaki is a partner at Transform VC. Rama is a Syrian American impact tech founder, investor, and philanthropist with 30 years of experience in media, telecom, EdTech, FinTech, and AI.
Before TransformVC, Rama worked as a VC at Turn8. She also founded and led Baraka Ventures, and Baraka Advisors.
As a founder, Rama co-founded KeyBridge, EdSeed, BakarakBits, Mint+Laurel, and Aya Animations.
She’s a founding member of “Arab Women in Computing”, and “Women Angel investment Network (WAIN)”.
In addition to her VC role, Rama runs an edTech nonpro...2024-01-1724 min
VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCManaging $4B AUM With A Micro Team & Still Add Value! Asset Allocation Experiments, Evolving Tools For VCs, Future of VC, & more: VC Evolve Podcast with VCpreneur and Seth Levine of Foundry Group.Guest Intro:
Seth Levine is a founding partner at the Foundry Group. The Foundry Group was founded in 2007, and today it manages more than $4 billion. It has invested in hundreds of companies and dozens of venture funds.
Seth is also an author. He and Elizabeth McBride published the "New Builders" to Tell the stories of the next generation of underrepresented and minority founders.
He also shares his thoughts on his blog, Sethlevine.com. You can follow Seth Levine on X @Sether
In today's episode with Seth:
1...2024-01-0132 min
VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCAfrica! Why Global VCs Are Investing In Africa, An Overview Of VC Market Cycles, Accelerators, Angel Investors, and more on VC Evolve Podcast with VCpreneur and Hisham Halbouny of P1 Ventures..Guest Intro:
Hisham Halbouny is a GP at P1 Ventures, a seed stage firm focusing on African tech founders. Prior to P1 Ventures, Hisham was a Partner at Man Capital, where he led global private-markets investments including: Uber, Bolt, Airbnb and Fairmarkit.
He is on the board of several high growth companies in Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, the US, and India.
In today's episode with Tracy:
1. How African entrepreneurial talent is more widely dispersed across the continent than venture capital funding, and what P1 Ventures is doing to change that.
...2023-12-1119 min
VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCMore Allocations To VC, Challenges for Women as Founders, Employees, and VCs, AI Tools For VCs, AgeTech Investments, and more on VC Evolve Podcast with VCpreneur and Tracy Chadwell of 1843 Capital.Guest Intro:
Tracy Chadwell is Founding Partner at 1843 Capital. Among her notable investments is Beautycounter (a 1 Billion dollar exit) Tempo Automation (went public on NASDAQ), HopSkipDrive, and May Mobility.
Prior to 1843 capital, Tracy was a partner at Baker Capital, a growth capital VC firm. and before that she was a lawyer doing cross-border transaction work between the US and Asia.
Tracy is a Kauffman Fellow, and she’s on the the inaugural Forbes "50 over 50” list, and on Entrepreneur Magazine’s “100 Powerful Women.”
You can follow Tracy on LinkedIn.
In today...2023-12-0619 min
VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCVenture Firms As Investable Companies, Academia & VC, Decisive Technologies, VC Innovation, Advice To Aspiring VCs, and more on VC Evolve Podcast with VCpreneur and Ernestine Fu of Brave Capital.Ernestine Fu is General Partner at Brave Capital. Over the past decade, she has worked across the full spectrum of startup investing, from angel investing, to VC funds for early and growth stage companies, and even negotiating mergers and acquisitions. Alongside her role at Brave Capital, she is also a Venture Partner at ALP, where she started her venture career.
Ernestine was recognized on the inaugural Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30 list, the Vanity Fair Next Establishment list, and the Business Insider Silicon Valley 100 list. She is both a Kauffman Fellow and an Eisenhower Fellow. She co-authored two books: “Civic Wo...2023-12-0213 min
VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCA Comprehensive Summary of MENA's VC History, The Most Fundable Startups In MENA, Liquidity In Venture, and more on VC Evolve Podcast with VCpreneur and Khaled Talhouni of Nuwa Capital.Khaled Talhouni is a managing partner at Nuwa Capital. He has a long history of investing in the MENA region with stops at Accelerator Technology Holdings, TwoFour54, and Wamda Capital before starting Nuwa Capital. He also worked with ABAN, an angel group in Dubai. Khaled has worked in almost all stages, angel, seed, early and growth. He has seen it all, he's been actively investing in MENA since 2007. Khaled is also a musician. If you follow him on social media, you will see him once in a while playing his guitar.
Khaled on LinkedIn: https...2023-11-1529 min
VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCTrue Friendship With Founders, Impact A Billion, Make A $1B With Deep Tech, AI Agents Doing Our Job, Trends Crystal Ball, and more on VC Evolve Podcast with VCpreneur and Raed Masri of Transform VC.Raed Masri is a partner at Transform VC. Raed is a founder and a VC. As a VC, Raed worked with Mubadala Ventures and Data Collective VC. As a founder, he founded and led Jaguar Wireless Sky Surf, E Day, and lately, AI Explained. Raed also founded Cracking Silicon Valley, where he helped founders reach the VC community in Silicon Valley.
Raed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raalmasri/
Raed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/raedona1
Transform VC website: https://transform.vc/
In Today's Episode with Raed...2023-11-0917 min
VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCVC Boom In Saudi Arabia, LP Scene and Gov. Fund of Funds, Growth Stage Funding Gap, Potential Consolidation, Delaware of MENA, and more on VC Evolve with VCpreneur and Salem Washeely of Sadu Capital.Salem Washeely is partner & CFO of Sadu Capital. Salem has a long history of managing funds on both credit and equity sides, with stops at Saudi industrial development fund, Elm corporate VC arm, and Derayah. He has been a board member in many startups including Sayarah, and Zid, and now he’s a board member at DataLexing.
Salem on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salem-w-40276554/
Sadu Capital's website: https://www.sadu.vc/
In today's episode with Salem Washeely:
The VC boom is Saudi Arabia. How the country's VC market evolve in less...2023-11-0916 min
VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCBorrowing Concepts from Web3 to Build VC Co-Investing Communities, DAO Economics In VC, Fractionalized Carry, New Asset Classes in VC, and more on VC Evolve with VCpreneur and Jules Miller of VC3 LabsJules Miller is an investor three-time founder and corporate entrepreneur. She's a partner and us lead for Mindset Ventures, investing in seed to series B, enterprise tech startups. She's also a founder of VC3 Labs, an investment DAO for professional VCs with more than 200 VCs in 28 countries.
Decentralizing deal flow, diligence, and portfolio support. Jules earned her BA from UCLA and her master's degree from the London School of Economics. She's a Kauffman Fellow and co leads Their blockchain special interest group.
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulesEMiller
VC3 Labs Website: https://vc3...2023-10-2724 min
VC Evolve: Conversations About The Future of VCUtilizing AI In Venture Capital, Data-Driven VCs, Online Private Markets, Liquid VC Funds, Alt Investments, and more on VC Evolve with VCpreneur and Chris Lustrino of KingsCrowd CapitalChris Lustrino is the managing partner at Kingscrowd Capital and founder and CEO of Kingscrowd. Kingscrowd Capital or KC Capital is the first data driven VC fund for the online private market. (KingsCrowd Website: https://kingscrowd.com/) (KingsCrowd Fund: https://kingscrowd.com/capital/)
In Today's Episode with Chris Lustrino:
What is the online private market? How investing moved from being a paper process to an online activity, and how more people can invest in private companies now all over the world without being accredited investors.
The different regulations to raise capital from the public as a...2023-10-0329 min