STEP CONFERENCE: HASAN HAIDER
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In this episode of The Change Officer Step Conference Special Series, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner at +VC, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on the MENA region. With over 10 years of experience investing in MENA startups, Hasan shares his insights on what it takes to succeed as a startup in smaller markets and the importance of thinking globally from the very beginning.
Throughout the conversation, Hasan emphasizes the need for founders to have a mindset towards expansion, urging them to think beyond dominating their local market and instead focus on scaling their business to larger markets. As an investor, Hasan and +VC are agnostic towards any particular industry or trend, instead focusing on investing in companies with technology that can help them scale.
Hasan also shares his perspective on the current state of the startup ecosystem in MENA, including the challenges and opportunities that come with investing in emerging markets. He believes that this is the best time to be investing, with valuations lower than in previous years, and emphasizes the importance of backing great founders who have an execution mindset.
Throughout the conversation, Hasan's expertise and experience shine through, providing valuable insights and advice for founders and investors alike. Tune in to this episode to learn more about investing in MENA startups and the power of thinking globally.
Host: Ivan Zeljkovic
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