EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 19 MIN
9: Event: WebSummit Qatar 2026: "From Hubs to High Growth"
from Where Innovation Happens by Tim Rowe · host Tim Rowe
In this bonus episode, I share a panel discussion from WebSummit Qatar this year entitled "From Hubs to High Growth". I was pleased to appear on stage alongside Mohammed Al Emadi, the head of Investment and Incubation at Qatar Development Bank, and Burak Dağlıoğlu, the President of the Investment Office of the Presidency of Türkiye. We explored what is happening in the gulf, and around the world in terms of national innovation policy. Mohammed is a key player in Qatar's national innovation strategy. He drives Qatar's entrepreneurial ecosystem by overseeing venture capital investments, startup incubators, and specialized hubs. He manages a $100M+ VC fund, leads the Startup Qatar Investment Program, and manages incubators like QBIC and Qatar FinTech Hub, supporting over 450-600 startups.Burak leads national efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Turkey. He focuses on high-value, sustainable sectors, including technology, energy, and e-mobility, while serving on the Board of the Türkiye Wealth Fund. We were fortunate to have Hamoud Almahmoud, Editor in Chief, Harvard Business Review Arabia, as our moderator.We framed the topic of the panel as follows: "Innovation no longer happens in isolation. Today’s most successful startups emerge from connected ecosystems where founders, investors, innovation hubs, corporates, and policymakers interact deliberately and at scale. This session brings together seasoned leaders from across the startup and investment landscape to explore how entrepreneurial ecosystems are evolving, where capital is moving, and what truly enables startups to grow and scale in an increasingly complex global environment."
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In this bonus episode, I share a panel discussion from WebSummit Qatar this year entitled "From Hubs to High Growth". I was pleased to appear on stage alongside Mohammed Al Emadi, the head of Investment and Incubation at Qatar Development Bank, and Burak Dağlıoğlu, the President of the Investment Office of the Presidency of Türkiye. We explored what is happening in the gulf, and around the world in terms of national innovation policy. Mohammed is a key player in Qatar's national innovation strategy. He drives Qatar's entrepreneurial ecosystem by overseeing venture capital investments, startup incubators, and specialized hubs. He manages a $100M+ VC fund, leads the Startup Qatar Investment Program, and manages incubators like QBIC and Qatar FinTech Hub, supporting over 450-600 startups.Burak leads national efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Turkey. He focuses on high-value, sustainable sectors, including technology, energy, and e-mobility, while serving on the Board of the Türkiye Wealth Fund. We were fortunate to have Hamoud Almahmoud, Editor in Chief, Harvard Business Review Arabia, as our moderator.We framed the topic of the panel as follows: "Innovation no longer happens in isolation. Today’s most successful startups emerge from connected ecosystems where founders, investors, innovation hubs, corporates, and policymakers interact deliberately and at scale. This session brings together seasoned leaders from across the startup and investment landscape to explore how entrepreneurial ecosystems are evolving, where capital is moving, and what truly enables startups to grow and scale in an increasingly complex global environment."
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