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2.9 billion people have never been online but satellite internet could be the solution
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The Localization Index
International technology companies are localizing their products better and faster than ever before - how can startups in emerging markets compete with…
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Urban Mobility Part II: Improving Commutes with Bike-Sharing in the Desert
Abu Dhabi-born Cyacle launched the first bike-sharing solution in the Middle East. The team's ability to understand and collaborate with their customers…
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Waiting for the Bus: Rerouting Commutes in the Middle East
Commuters in every country face challenges in urban mobility. Why are short trips such a pain point for commuters in cities across the Middle East?
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Getting off the ‘flywheel of hype’ in tech: putting outcomes over outputs
Our definition of success in emerging technology ecosystems needs to be recalibrated around substance to create value and support innovation.
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Coming Soon to a Sandbox Near You
A newsletter looking at how technology products are built in emerging ecosystems.
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ESOP 101 for Early-Stage Founders
Employee ownership has been one of the defining factors of Silicon Valley’s success and dates back to the 1950s. We’ve all heard stories of mid-level…
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Working from home? Try Working From Abroad — The Post-COVID Push for Tech Talent Equilibrium
Working from home? Try Working From Abroad — The Post-COVID Push for Tech Talent Equilibrium How the shift to remote work will improve access to talent…
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