Dr. Bilal Baloch - Previous co-founder of an AI startup and managing a half-billion-dollar fund - is sharing how he’s rewriting the rules of venture capital in MENA.  Breaking Down Barriers - Hosted by Ricci Putnam, Chief Growth OfficerPowered by Salt: ‪@saltdigital‬  | welovesalt.com  In this conversation, Bilal breaks down:How sovereign funds and government policy are rewriting the venture playbookWhy the next global AI companies won’t all come from Silicon Valley.How capital, compute, talent, and geopolitics are now inseparable.Why the UAE, KSA, and emerging markets are no longer “followers” but shapers.What founders need to understand about institutions, not just models.The first 90 days with a portfolio company and when to double downWhy storytelling beats data in pitches and the talent gaps slowing growthWhere real AI value will accrue: infrastructure, models, or vertical appsQuick-fire insights on founders, buzzwords, and risk in today’s marketsHis vision for MENA tech in 2030Founders, investors, and innovators - get an inside look at the strategies shaping the region’s next unicorns.

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