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"""Ecosystem Arabia is a must read for understanding what actually goes into the making of a robust startup and tech ecosystem. It provides a real-life snapshot into such an evolution in the Arab world. It offers valuable insights from leading global experts on this critical and timely universal topic, as well as a blueprint for how nations can more effectively foster innovation and prosperity."" --KLAUS SCHWAB, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum and Author of The Fourth Industrial Revolution ""Ecosystem Arabia does a remarkable job of enforcing my findings in Startup Communities and providing a well-rounded case study of the Middle East and North Africa region or ""MENA."" It's an invaluable resource to ecosystem participants anywhere."" --Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Techstars and Foundry Group, and Author of Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City Ecosystem Arabia captures the perspectives, insights, and ideas of over 100 of the most influential international thought leaders and experts on developing thriving startup and tech ecosystems, as well as some of the most prominent public and private figures in the Arab world. Through hundreds of hours of one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders--including global and local leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, accelerators, service providers, media professionals, educators, policy-makers, and ministers--it distills the key drivers of building a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem anywhere. Amir Hegazi uses the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as his research laboratory and case study of a thriving ecosystem in the making. His underlying findings, however, can be used in any environment to drive innovation and transformation. Overall, this book provides a principled, well-structured, and practical approach to seeing and navigating such a complex topic using a comprehensive, multi-lens perspective that is unlike common methods. Ecosystem Arabia provides a comprehensive blueprint of how communities, cities, and countries can approach nurturing and growing their own new, knowledge-based economies. Whether you're a global-minded entrepreneur or investor interested in tapping opportunities in MENA; an educator or policy-maker seeking a more holistic understanding of the inner workings of ecosystem development; or an ecosystem builder looking to be more impactful--this book is for you."

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Ecosystem Arabia is a must read for understanding what actually goes into the making of a robust startup and tech ecosystem. It provides a real-life snapshot into such an evolution in the Arab world. It offers valuable insights from leading global experts on this critical and timely universal topic, as well as a blueprint for how nations can more effectively foster innovation and prosperity. --Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum and Author of The Fourth Industrial Revolution Ecosystem Arabia does a remarkable job of enforcing my findings in Startup Communities and providing a well-rounded case study of the Middle East and North Africa region or ]MENA.] It's an invaluable resource to ecosystem participants anywhere. --Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Techstars and Author of Startup Communities In an increasingly competitive and globalized world, governments need every tool they can get to revitalize their economies and catch up or stay ahead of the curve. Ecosystem Arabia is such a tool. --Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary, UN Economic Commission on Africa Hegazi's book is a must read if you area global investor or want to understand the future flow of capital in and out of the Middle East. It's the next best thing to visiting these countries yourself. --Kevin O'Leary, Chairman of O'Shares Investments and TV star on Shark Tank Ecosystem Arabia provides a practical blueprint to ecosystem development. --Tim Draper, Founder of Draper Associates and Author of The Startup Hero Amir Hegazi has collected the most brilliant thinking on building entrepreneurial ecosystems in one place. This book not only describes the exciting movement happening in the Arab world, but it provides great ideas for people building ecosystems everywhere. --Victor Hwang, VP of Entrepreneurship at the Kauffman Foundation and Co-Author of The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley One of the biggest stories in the Middle East--which the media almost never covers--is the world-class tech startups coming into their own and becoming globally competitive. Ecosystem Arabia provides a clear and informative guide to understanding the ins and outs of the astounding tech landscape in this region, and inspiring stories of the leaders who are making it so. --Christopher Schroeder, Venture Investor and Author of Startup Rising Building a vibrant tech entrepreneurial ecosystem sits at the heart of our region's discussions on economic development and future prosperity. Ecosystem Arabia provides a comprehensive look at the current startup and tech scene in the Middle East, sharing insights on some of the unique opportunities that the market has to offer and the challenges that entrepreneurs have navigated. --Mudassir Sheikha, Co-Founder and CEO of Careem

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