#29: Unveiling Startup Dynamics in MEA: A Conversation with Philip Bahoshy, Pioneer at MAGNiTT Artwork

The Market Makers in MEA with Abrar Hussain

The Middle East & Africa (MEA) region greatly interests the global business community. The region provides a growth market for global companies and opportunities for new ventures. These companies can, in turn, help the region create employment, develop talent, help develop a start-up ecosystem and contribute to economic growth.As a personal initiative following a motto of 'Business as a force for good", I will soon release 20+ Video Podcast where I will talk to CEOs, business leaders & policymakers about the opportunities, potential, challenges, and ways to scale up businesses in MEA region allowing the whole ecosystem to flourish. We will also touch base on ESG and how businesses can drive sustainability.It’s an important region that represents a cluster of 65+ countries, 20% of the world’s population, with attractive demographics and nominal GDP of $7+ trillion that is growing at 4% per year. The venture investment is growing, with $6+ billion raised in 2021 across 1200+ deals.

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The Market Makers in MEA with Abrar Hussain

#29: Unveiling Startup Dynamics in MEA: A Conversation with Philip Bahoshy, Pioneer at MAGNiTT

June 02, 2024 • Abrar Hussain • Season 1 • Episode 29

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Episode 29: Excited to have had a discussion with Philip Bahoshy, CEO at MAGNiTT, a leading venture capital data platform reshaping the startup landscape in MEA. 🚀

Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:

📈 Differentiation of MAGNiTT from other venture capital data platforms in the region and the initial challenges faced during its inception.

🌱 Impact of MAGNiTT on the growth and visibility of startups across the Middle East and Africa, along with inspiring success stories of investors, corporations, and governments benefiting from its platform.

💡 Trends observed by MAGNiTT in terms of investment and funding in the MEA startup ecosystem, along with future outlook and anticipated growth areas for venture capital in the region.

🚀 Hot sectors for investors in the MEA region, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and opportunities for startups in the entrepreneurial landscape of MEA, Africa, Pakistan, and Turkey.

🔮 Key elements that make a startup investment-worthy and the personal satisfaction derived from running a platform like MAGNiTT.

🌐 Role of MAGNiTT in helping investors identify potential opportunities in other markets and the future roadmap, including new features or expansions planned.

Join us for an insightful discussion with Philip Bahoshy on “Unveiling Startup Dynamics in MEA” Podcast!

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Abrar Hussain

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