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Global Startup Council

Fueling the Future of Innovation

The Startup Council is a strategic advisory body established to support the growth and direction of our startup and contribute to the wider startup ecosystem. Composed of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, operators, and ecosystem enablers, the council offers high-impact guidance on product development, go-to-market strategies, fundraising, and scaling.

Through mentorship, insight, and access to key networks, the Startup Council plays a critical role in helping us navigate early-stage challenges, make smarter decisions, and build a sustainable, high-growth company aligned with the needs of modern startups.

Key Objectives

  • Advise on product-market fit, growth strategies, and business model validation
  • Provide guidance on fundraising, investor relations, and pitch readiness
  • Open doors to strategic partnerships, talent, and ecosystem opportunities
  • Offer ongoing mentorship and accountability to the founding team
  • Champion a founder-first, innovation-driven approach within the startup ecosystem

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board provides strategic oversight and expert guidance to the Startup Council, ensuring that its initiatives are aligned with the evolving needs of startups and the broader innovation ecosystem. Composed of accomplished leaders across venture capital, entrepreneurship, policy, academia, and startup support, the Advisory Board plays a key role in shaping the Council’s direction, expanding its reach, and enhancing its credibility.

Khalid Almansoori

Strategy & Technology Adviser, Director & CIO

Ahmad Almulla

Senior Digital Transformation Leader and Mentor

Arun Tewary

Strategy & Technology Adviser, Director & CIO

Jerry Luftman

Managing Director, & Professor, New York, US

Mark Johnson

International leader & Non-Executive Director

Dr. Mohammad Khaled

VP Strategic Transformation, Abu Dhabi University

Council Members

Khalid Almansoori

CEO, Finesse Global

Sushobhan Mukherjee

Co-Founder and CEO, Prime Infoserv LLP

Illyas Kooliyankal

Founder and CEO, CyberShelter

Mustafa Qurban

IT Consultant, King Fahad Military Medical

Abeer Al-Humaimeedy

Vice Dean Quality, KSU-CCIS

Mohammed Mahnashi

Advisor, Digital Economy Center

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