Middle East AI News by Carrington Malin brought to you by Qualcomm – 40 years of global innovation! Qualcomm continues to push boundaries, bringing intelligent computing to the Middle East’s fast-evolving digital landscape. In this podcast: Saudi AI startup DOO raises $1.7 million; Abu Dhabi unveils AI-native government strategy; Qatar Foundation universities launch new AI degrees

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Saudi AI startup DOO raises $1.7 million

Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital.

This episode is with with Mark Phillips of 11 Tribes, an early stage VC fund that invests in the care and resilience of its founders. Another notable difference is that the fund focuses on businesses and founders that are pursuing profitability within their business model and comfortable seeking exit opportunities between $75M-$250M. Learn more at https://11tribes.vc/

In this episode, we discuss Mark’s journey to getting into VC and how his previous (failed) startup shaped his vision, how he had over 200 Zoom pitches to get to his first yes, why selling the vision and passion worked well for Fund I, how the narrative changed for Fund II, the critical importance of resilience, tips for landing Family Offices, and more. 

11 Tribes most recently raised a $46 million for Fund II from 220 HNW investors and Family Offices.  That follows a Fund I that was $11 million and largely sourced from around 80 HNW LPs.  

How I Raised It is produced by Foundersuite, makers of software to raise capital and manage investor relations. Foundersuite's customers have raised over $21 Billion since 2016.

If you are a startup, create a free account at www.foundersuite.com.

If you are a VC, venture studio or investment banker, check out our new platform, www.fundingstack.com

Ep. 309 How I Raised It with Mark Phillips of 11 Tribes Venture Capital

In this heartfelt scene turned song, Kai shares a quiet moment with his mom while tinkering with a broken speaker. As they talk, it becomes clear that his startup dreams have hit a wall—his latest funding application has been rejected. Despite the disappointment, Kai is preparing to move to California for a job at Booglinee, a major tech company. The scene captures the tension between ambition and practicality, parental concern and youthful idealism, as Kai vows to keep hustling toward his dream.

Always Plan For The Best

The US is a breeding ground for startups, and California has been the center of that universe since the dot-com boom in the late 1990s. But rising costs, tighter quarters, and increasing bureaucracy have many tech innovators seeking greener pastures, well beyond Silicon Valley. Princeton University’s Swati Bhatt has been studying the evolution of America’s startup boom in recent years and has uncovered a surprising trend toward rural communities, better known for raising cattle than for high-tech infrastructure. In this podcast, Bhatt talks to journalist Rhoda Metcalfe about these new entrepreneurs opting for a different lifestyle. 

Where Startups Do Roam: Swati Bhatt

This week's episode of the Business Brief podcast looks at how some farmers are using solar panels to help provide better growing conditions for their crops. Then, it features a former startup founder who just took on a new role helping Missouri entrepreneurs.

Produce meets power with agrivoltaics

سواء كنت مهتمًا بريادة الأعمال، أو تبحث عن الإلهام، أو ترغب في بدء مشروعك من المنزل هذه الحلقة لك!

جرعة وعي جديدة نسلّط فيها الضوء على مبادرة برنامج "إرادة" في دعم المشاريع الصغيرة والمتوسطة في الأردن، وكيف ساهم في تحويل شغف السيدات في المنازل إلى مصدر دخل حقيقي.

نتعرف على دور منصة "يدوي" في تمكين النساء من تسويق منتجاتهن اليدوية، ونستعرض قصصًا ملهمة لنساء أردنيات استطعن تحقيق أرباح مادية حقيقية من شغفهن وحرفهن التقليدية
تتضمن الحلقة:
▫️قصة مبادرة "إرادة" وأثرها الحقيقة
▫️دور منصة "يدوي" في تسويق المنتجات المحلية
▫️نماذج نسائية ناجحة بدأت من المنزل
▫️كيف يمكن للشغف أن يتحول إلى مشروع مربح

👂 استمعوا الآن، وشاركونا آراءكم في التعليقات!
 📢 لا تنسوا الاشتراك لمتابعة المزيد من القصص الملهمة في ريادة الأعمال والمشاريع المحلية في الأردن.

#وعي_بودكاست #بودكاست #تمكين #مشروع_إرادة #الاردن #سيدات_المجتمع

استثمار الموارد المحلية: تجارب ملهمة بدعم مشروع "إرادة" مع وعد الحمصي | وعي بودكاست

Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for emerging manager VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital.

This episode is with with Chaz Flexman of Starday Foods, AI-driven food innovation company that uses software and data to identify unmet consumer needs. Then Company then fulfills those needs with new products such as the All Day Chickpea Protein Toppers and the Abeya Allergen-Free Sweet Potato Crackers, among others. Learn more at https://www.stardayfoods.com/

In this episode, we discuss how they use market research and AI to identify unmet needs and opportunities in the CPG market, the importance of building an investor funnel of 150+ potential VCs, tips for updating investors on your funding progress to maintain a timeline, and much more.  

How I Raised It is produced by Foundersuite, makers of software to raise capital and manage investor relations. Foundersuite's customers have raised over $21 Billion since 2016.

If you are a startup, create a free account at www.foundersuite.com.

If you are a VC, venture studio or investment banker, check out our new platform, www.fundingstack.com

Ep. 310 How I Raised It with Chaz Flexman of Starday Foods (raised from Slow VC, Equal Ventures)

Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for emerging manager VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital.

This episode is with with Stephan Schenk of Stapelstein, a Berlin-based creator of colorful stacking stones and balance boards for open-ended play that encourages movement, balance, and creativity. Learn more at https://stapelstein.com/

In this episode, we explore how the Company has built a successful business in a high-cost market (Germany) while adhering to high eco standards, why Stephan decided to buyout his early investors and convert the company into a "steward-owned" business (similar to Patagonia) to better align with its mission, how he deals with cheap knockoffs, copycats and clones, the unique ROI attributes of raising capital for a steward-owned business, and more. 

How I Raised It is produced by Foundersuite, makers of software to raise capital and manage investor relations. Foundersuite's customers have raised over $21 Billion since 2016.

If you are a startup, create a free account at www.foundersuite.com.

If you are a VC, venture studio or investment banker, check out our new platform, www.fundingstack.com

Ep. 311 How I Raised It with Stephen Schenk of Stapelstein

CyberJali empowers African fintech startups with practical guidance on AI Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC). Tune in for expert insights, tips, and discussions to help your startup stay compliant, build trust, and scale confidently.

FreeAIAudit_ForAfricanFintechStartups

🎙️ Desde Georgia Tech, un estudiante peruano crea la primera Hacker House dentro de un campus universitario: un espacio que combina vivienda, innovación y emprendimiento tecnológico. Con ambiente colaborativo, hackathones y visión global, esta iniciativa busca expandirse a Latinoamérica, empezando por el Perú.

¿Qué es la Hacker House? Conoce la residencia en Georgia Tech fundada por Yamil Quispe

The Middle East AI News Minute gives you a daily one-minute daily briefing on the top AI-related stories coming out of the Middle East. If you are a busy technology, business or government leader who want to get a quick update, then this is the podcast for you.

‎كوب قهوة و جرعة من #الوعي ثقافة ونُضج
في نصف ساعة مع ضيوف أصحاب تجربة ومعرفة نقدمه لكم في بودكاست #وعي 🎙️

La Agencia Peruana de Noticias Andina los invita a escuchar los programas de Andina Radio y las entrevistas realizadas por nuestros periodistas en formato podcast de libre descarga. Pueden seguirnos en www.andina.pe

Listen to IMF economists and other experts discuss key economic and financial issues of the day.

Missouri Business Alert’s Business Brief is a podcast covering business news and issues shaping the state.

Produced by Foundersuite.com, makers of the leading software stack for raising capital: Investor CRM + VC/Angel database + Pitch Deck Hosting + Investor Update tools. Used by startups to raise > $2.5 Billion.

New tracks tagged #Startups