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| Publisher | Motivate Publishing Ltd |
| Author | Noor Sweid |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Book Description | Coming of Age : How Technology and Entrepreneurship Are Changing the Face of MENA The coming-of-age stories of emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems outside of the US and Europe, like China, India and Brazil, are well documented. However, whilst having the largest young digital population on the planet, the rise of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has taken place largely unnoticed. With a Foreword by Reid Hoffman, Coming of Age is the story of the region’s entrepreneurial growth in the last 25 years that spans industries as diverse as fintech, healthtech and agritech all of which have emerged out of the desert since the new millennium to produce global-leading transformative ventures, and leapfrogging technologies. Featuring interviews with 35 founders from the region, Coming of Age charts the MENA region’s remarkable entrepreneurial journey to the point where it is set to challenge the global order and fully realize its potential to provide for the youngest population in the world. "A masterful exploration of resilience, innovation, and transformation within the MENA region." – Deepak Chopra, NY Times Bestselling Author, TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People "Highlights MENA’s entrepreneurial surge, revealing key investment opportunities in the region’s high-growth markets and transformative economic landscape." |
| About the Author | Noor Sweid is the Founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm investing across the Middle East and Africa Previously, she served as Chief Investment Officer at The Dubai Future Foundation and scaled two companies: Depa, which she listed in a billion-dollar IPO in 2008, and ZenYoga, the region’s largest yoga chain, which she exited in 2014. Recognised as a leading voice in regional venture capital, Noor has been listed among the ‘World’s Top 50 Women in Tech’ by Forbes and ‘Top 100 Most Influential Arab Women’ by Arabian Business. |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 22/01/2025 |
| Number of Pages | 304 |
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