<p>In this episode, we dive deep with Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner of Plus Venture Capital, a pioneering early-stage VC firm focused on the MENA region. Hasan shares his accidental journey into venture capital, from launching one of the first angel investment groups in the Middle East to partnering with 500 Startups and eventually founding his own firm. He offers invaluable insights into building a venture ecosystem from the ground up, the evolving startup landscape in MENA, and the unique challenges and opportunities of investing in emerging markets. Learn about his hands-on approach to backing execution-focused founders, the critical role of secondary exits, and why he believes the MENA region is on the cusp of a major tech transformation.</p><p>#VentureCapital #MENAStartups #TechInvesting #EmergingMarkets #StartupEcosystem #FounderAdvice #VCInsights #PrivateEquity</p>