UAE entrepreneurs have advantages they may not realize. Experts discuss funding, mentorship, and the startup ecosystem, featuring ITSEC CEO Amir Kolahzadeh on launching a cybersecurity firm in Dubai.
Being your own boss will always sound like an attractive idea, but the road to successful entrepreneurship is strewn with potential obstacles.
Amir Kolahzadeh knows what it takes to be an entrepreneur, having launched a successful start-up in Dubai. The Managing Director of cybersecurity firm ITSEC says the UAE is a fantastic incubator for start-ups with people from different backgrounds and a vision to help.
My top tip is to fund companies with solutions and products that can be localized; a traditional service or product with a bit of localization will have far greater acceptance than just one size fits all.
By Jennifer Bell | Special to GN Focus
