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.…
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.…
Socents… Human Capability Index and Development: Key to Saudi Future 13 Apr 202512 Apr 2025 I don’t invest in health or education, as I focus on cleantech startups operating in emerging markets. However, the Human Capability Index (HCI) and Human Capability Development Program (HCDP) are…
Climate Change… New Sustainable Ventures Added: My 2024 Portfolio 7 Jan 202514 Jan 2025 My existing portfolio of innovative and sustainable companies grew in 2024. Several exciting new investments were added. These investments further diversified and strengthened my commitment to cleantech, emerging markets, and…
Climate Change… The Role of AI and Startups in Mitigating Climate Change Impact 11 Dec 20243 Dec 2024 I share some reflections about the role of AI in mitigating climate change. I emphasize the potential for local AI ecosystems in driving innovation and economic growth. I believe that…
Climate Change… How Climatize is Bridging the Solar Financing Gap 4 Dec 20241 Dec 2024 I interviewed Will Wiseman, co-founder and CEO of Climatize Earth (*) earlier this year, in September. I am delighted by the progress made since their official launch. I had the…
Climate Change… Future of Climate Action Post-COP-29: Is There Hope? 23 Nov 2024 I share in this post my rants and reflections about the recently concluded COP-29 in Baku. I also discuss the prospects of the US abandoning the Paris Agreement. This could…