Former CEO, now global venture investor, and policy advisor operating at the intersection of tech, capital, and global strategy. I’ve led digital media and social platforms to scale, advised senior government leaders, and backed startups shaping the future of AI, fintech, and mobility across the U.S. and globally – with added focus in emerging markets.
Today, chair the board of trustees of the German Marshall Fund – the leading effort in the transatlantic relationship building in a new era – and serve and have served on other tech and non-profit boards. An advisor and on the investment committees of global venture funds, and write on tech, business, and global realignment.
Author of the best seller, Startup Rising: The Entrepreneurial Revolution Remaking the Middle East. One of LinkedIn’s first leading Top Voice, and seen regularly on CNN and CNBC among others.
Whether advising founders or policymakers, focus on expanding access, navigating disruption, and bridging innovation with impact. A longtime advocate for unleashing entrepreneurship on the global stage.
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