Dina H. Sherif on entrepreneurship as a national competitiveness strategy

Dina H. Sherif on entrepreneurship as a national competitiveness strategy

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July 21, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 127

About this episode

Dina H. Sherif discusses the importance of entrepreneurship as a national competitiveness strategy and the shift from aid to agency.

We’re continuing my conversation with Dina H. Sherif, talking about the shift from aid to agency, AI and regulation, and entrepreneurship as a national competitiveness strategy. Dina has served as the Executive Director of the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship since 2019. You can catch the first part of our conversation in your podcast app or on our website . I’ll be back next week with an Encore episode with founder of 1984 Ventures, Ramy Adeeb on everything he’s been up to since 2023. This episode is brought to you by EFG Hermes One , your one app for investing in more than 35 stock markets. Start investing today ! On the episode, Malak is wearing Azza Fahmy’s Lotus Choker , Lotus Bouquet Cuff , Love Tribal Ring and the Lotus Bouquet Earrings . Dina is wearing Nizar Qabbani Necklace , Bouquet of Blessings Earrings and the Filigree Kaf Ring . (00:00) - Coming up (01:16) - From aid to agency (11:17) - The importance of entrepreneurship (14:35) - The sovereignty question of AI (23:08) - The Case for Regional Unity Music ID: 5ROQ12DERYHSUUVQ

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Host: Malak

Guest: Dina H. Sherif

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Organizations: MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship

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