Dubai's evolving business landscape is dissected by Elliott Denham, Dr. Thomas Mack, Rana Hajirasouli, and Daniel Callaghan, who engage in a dynamic discussion covering topics such as he importance of accelerators, the role of academia in supporting entrepreneurship, the attractiveness of Dubai for startups, the impact of accelerators on fundraising, and the need for personalized and effective accelerator programs.

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HIGHLIGHTS

(00:20) Exploring the elements of successful accelerator programs in Dubai.

(04:18) Fast-tracking startup growth in Dubai and the UAE.

(06:20) Fostering collaboration between universities and startups.

(08:31) Cultivating innovation and entrepreneurship in Dubai.

(10:58) Unpacking the unique aspects of entrepreneurship in Dubai and the UAE.

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QUOTES

"We're passionate about helping Dubai stay at the forefront of entrepreneurship and startup all over the world."

"We work with approximately 500 startups, trying to help them go global."

"Access to non-diluted funding would help them accelerate their growth."

"Startups love to hear from their peers."

"The role of government is to be facilitative and move the needle for all stakeholders."

"It's like being in a scale-up nation, a lot of things happening at the same time."

"There's a lot of potential innovation out there beyond the US and European ecosystems."

"There's a reciprocal relationship between grassroots initiatives and high-level policies."

"Founders have one shared commonality: their time is their most valuable asset."

"We all know how safe UAE is as a place to live as a woman, so that might attract a lot more female entrepreneurs who might be lacking access to resources in other areas of the world"

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