From Founders to Unicorns | Sandpit Startups | Ep29 | Khaled Talhouni

About this episode

Khaled Talhouni shares insights on the startup ecosystem and venture capital in the Middle East.

In this episode, we engage with Khaled Talhouni, the Managing Partner of Nuwa Capital. Nuwa Capital has successfully backed several innovative startups, including Eyewa, Seez, Silkhaus, Calo, and many more. Khaled’s extensive experience in leading Nuwa Capital and other VC funds allows him to offer invaluable insights into identifying standout founders and analyzing pitch decks. Together, we delve into the thriving startup ecosystem of the Middle East, particularly focusing on entrepreneurs i...

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam Drake, Abhishek Chatterjee

Guest: Khaled Talhouni

Topics covered

• startup ecosystem
• venture capital
• entrepreneurship
• founders
• pitch decks

Keywords

• Khaled Talhouni
• Nuwa Capital
• startups
• entrepreneurs
• pitch decks
• Middle East
• venture capital

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nuwa Capital, Eyewa, Seez, Silkhaus, Calo

Places: Middle East

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