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Speaker's Series guest focuses on essentials for University Spinouts

KAUST · Dec 17 · KAUST Entrepreneurship

Paul Thurk from ARCH Venture Partners spoke at KAUST about university spinouts. He advised students on forming startups, emphasizing the importance of credible endorsements, strong teams, and adaptable business plans. Thurk highlighted the need to anticipate market trends and set achievable milestones for fundraising. Why it matters: This talk provides insights into venture capital perspectives on academic entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia, potentially guiding future tech transfer efforts at KAUST and similar institutions.

AI’s next frontier: Shorooq’s Dr. Bilal Baloch on what it takes to secure venture capital in a shifting market

MBZUAI · Mar 25 · Funding Partnership

Shorooq Partners, a Middle East investment firm, has $500M in assets under management. Their AI fund is co-led by Dr. Bilal Baloch, who spoke at MBZUAI about venture capital. He advises technical founders to partner with people who complement their skills, especially in policy and commercialization. Why it matters: This highlights the growing sophistication of the venture capital ecosystem in the Middle East for AI startups.