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Born to Disrupt – Darko Atijas on Private Equity, AI and Building Value in the Middle East
In this episode of Born to Disrupt, hosts Simon Hardie and Grant Niven are joined by Darko Atijas, Chief Operating Officer at Tech Universal and a senior figure in the family office and private equity space. With a career spanning two decades across Australia, the UK and now the Middle East, Darko offers a candid and insightful view into the region’s evolving investment landscape, the challenges facing SMEs, and the opportunities emerging from the intersection of technology, AI and finance.
Nothing Raises $200M Series C at $1.3B Valuation to Build AI-Native Platform
Nothing secures $200M in Series C funding to scale its AI-native hardware and software ecosystem, moving beyond smartphones into wearables and future devices, aiming to create hyper-personalised operating systems across consumer tech.
Saudi eLeague Fighting Season 3 Showcases Rising Esports Talent
Saudi eLeague Fighting Season 3 crowned champions in Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 at SEF Arena, Riyadh. The tournament highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing esports ecosystem, with local stars and international players delivering world-class performances.
The Scale-Up Gamble: Lessons from Sharmadean Reid on Leading High-Risk Growth
Sharmadean Reid shares how vision, trust, small teams, and hands-on leadership keep teams motivated in fast-growth, high-stakes ventures, turning risky bets into calculated opportunities for extraordinary success.
VentureSouq Closes $2nd FinTech Fund to Boost MENA Innovation
GCC-based VC firm VentureSouq closes its second FinTech Fund, targeting early-stage startups across MENA in payments, digital banking, InsurTech, and AI-driven solutions, backed by top regional and global institutional investors.
The Rise of Self-Made Female Billionaires: Global Leaders and Trends
Women now represent a growing share of billionaires worldwide, with the US, China, and Germany leading in self-made fortunes. Their wealth is rising fast, driven by tech, energy, and healthcare sectors shaping the future of female financial power.