Climate Change… How Deeptech Innovation Is Redefining Impact Investing in the GCC 13 Oct 2025 When I look at the Gulf today, I don’t see speculation — I see systems being rebuilt. The GCC has become a fascinating laboratory for climate-resilient deeptech. Necessity fuels invention…
Climate Change… AI Optimization in Heat Pumps: A Path to Affordability 7 Oct 2025 Heat Pumps Go Global: Why Europe's Bold Subsidies Show the Way Forward Looking at France's innovative heat pump initiative, launched just days ago, reminds me of why I invested in…
Socents… Transforming Industrial Waste Streams for Sustainability 27 Aug 20259 Jun 2026 I have recently invested in Wastetide (*), a company using images and ai for waste management by industrial clients. I interviewed Nicolas Brien, its CEO and Founder. What prompted you…
Climate Change… Transformative Insights from the Conscious Investor Fellowship 3.0 9 Jul 202510 Jul 2025 Proud Graduate From the Conscious Investor Fellowship 3.0 Thursday marked a transformative milestone in my journey as a conscious investor. Graduating from the Conscious Investor Fellowship 3.0 in Abu Dhabi…
Basics… Understanding Logic Models and Theory of Change 7 Jul 20255 Jul 2025 Introduction What is a logic model / theory of change? A logic model and a theory of change are tools used to plan, describe, manage, and evaluate programs and initiatives.…
Startups… The GCC Food Industry Revolution: Investment Opportunities and Strategic Transformation in the World’s Most Import-Dependent Region 1 Jun 20251 Jun 2025 The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) food industry stands at a critical inflection point, presenting unprecedented investment opportunities amid mounting pressures for food security transformation. Despite ranking among the world's most…
Socents… Building Smart Cities in the GCC: A Sustainable Future 27 May 2025 This article adds to the ongoing discussion on smart cities in the GCC. It highlights the interplay of mega-projects and sovereign wealth. It also emphasizes clean tech startups and community-driven…
VC Smart Cities in the GCC: The Role of Startups in Urban Sustainability 28 Apr 202527 Apr 2025 Urbanization is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace. As of 2025, 58% of the global population lives in urban areas. Projections show this will rise to 68% by 2050.…