Amir Farha is the Founder and General Partner of COTU Ventures. Prior to founding COTU Ventures, Farha was the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at BECO Capital, a venture capital firm to fund early stage technology companies in MENA. Amir spent most of his life in entrepreneurship and venture capital. He worked for CLS Capital Partners, a corporate venture capital firm in London, and invested in a range of tech startups in the UK and Sweden before moving to the MENA region to join Dubai International Capital, the first ever seed capital fund focused on startups and SMEs. Amir Co-Founded Tandem Partners before exiting in 2017 and has served on the board of numerous companies including Laimoon.com, Bayzat, Roundmenu.com, Myki inc. and Shedul. He earned his BSc in Computer Information Systems and MSc in Management from University of Bath (UK).
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In this session, VC experts Amir Farha and Stephan Heller discuss the difference between good and bad failure and its impact on entrepreneurship.
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In this session, Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi hosts a panel on competing for VC capital featuring David Giampaolo, Vasudev Bailey, and Lachlan Hughes. The speakers discuss lessons learned and opportunities for growth in the VC ecosystem.
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In this session, Paymob CEO Islam Shawky shares his experience in building a successful business in the Middle East, discussing his vision for the future and emphasizing the importance of value-driven growth, perseverance, and strong partnerships.
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