Understanding the UAE startup opportunity with Brad Gerstner and Ibrahim Ajami | E1751

In this episode, Jason is joined by Brad and Ibrahim to discuss their experiences in the UAE, the story of Mubadala, attracting talent, and the opportunities in the region. They also delve into adjusting to market changes, investing in SoftBank's Vision Fund, and the progression of the UAE.

Speakers

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Ebrahim Ajayami

Guest • 36%

Jason Calacanis

Host • 30%

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Brad Gerstner

Host • 26%

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Chapters

0:00	Brad and Ibrahim join Jason
1:33	First impressions of the UAE
10:25	Veed - Head to ⁠ and start creating professional-quality videos in minutes!
11:55	The story of Mubadala
19:43	Attracting talent to the UAE
26:53	OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months
28:21	The shifting perspective of the UAE and the opportunity it presents
35:07	The level of curiosity in Abu Dhabi
37:02	iConnections - Get 20% off iConnections Miami 2024 event
38:21	Adjusting to the changing market
41:58	Mubadala’s portfolio and investing in SoftBank’s Vision Fund
49:40	Getting fit
56:27	Unclogging the manager log jam and the denominator problem
1:04:59	Investing in relationships
1:11:38	The progression of the UAE

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