Today, we are kicking off a new series entitled Minting Unicorns - Blockchain, AI and Dubai, sponsored by the City of Dubai. Dubai is the new global center of gravity, connecting the world in a way few places can. As a hub for trade, tourism, innovation, and finance, Dubai offers the ideal environment for startups and scale-ups to thrive. Entrepreneurs find a home here, whether in health-tech, fintech, AI, or renewable energy, supported by SME-focused programs that empower high-potential companies to scale globally. From flexible regulations to tax incentives, world-class infrastructure to access to global investors managing $1 trillion, Dubai understands what businesses need to scale fast. In today’s episode, we are speaking with Sonia Gokhale, Co-founder at VentureSouq, to understand how venture capital is thriving within all that Dubai has to offer.<ul><li>Questions: </li></ul><ol><li>Tell me and my audience a little bit about you.</li><li>What is VentureSouq? What is your thesis as a venture fund?</li><li>Why focus on Fintech and ClimateTech?</li><li>How would you describe the tech and startup environment in Dubai?</li><li>You are a MENA based venture fund, what drove you to start here? Is this where you are physically based as well?</li><li>Dubai is increasingly being seen as a global fintech and ClimateTech hub. Can you explain how Dubai&#39;s startup ecosystem supports these sectors, and what advantages this offers for US-based investors looking to expand into the MENA region?</li><li>How does the DIFC, the AI Campus or the Blockchain center contributing to success of the startups you invest in? </li><li>What percentage of your portfolio is based in MENA?</li><li>Can you give me an example or tell me a story of success coming out of VentureSouq? How did VentureSouq fuel that success?</li><li>What advice would you give to the U.S.-based startups considering Dubai for expansion?</li></ol>Links<ul><li><a href="https://www.venturesouq.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.venturesouq.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-seth-gokhale-b0906014/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-seth-gokhale-b0906014/</a></li><li><a href="https://blockchaincenter.ae/" rel="nofollow">https://blockchaincenter.ae/</a></li><li><a href="https://dubaiaicampus.com/" rel="nofollow">https://dubaiaicampus.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.difc.ae/" rel="nofollow">https://www.difc.ae/</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.investindubai.gov.ae/en/why-dubai/d33-agenda" rel="nofollow">https://www.investindubai.gov.ae/en/why-dubai/d33-agenda</a></li></ul> Our Sponsors: * Check out Vanta and use my code CODESTORY for a great deal: https://www.vanta.com Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/code-story/donations'>https://redcircle.com/code-story/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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