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89

The startup valley of death, founder burnout, UAE-Saudi ecosystems, M&A drought and venture capital predictions!

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I sat down with Philip Bahoshy, founder of MAGNiTT, for a no-holds-barred conversation on the realities of the startup world. We unpack the “Startup Valley of Death,” exploring why founders fail, when to quit, and how to navigate burnout. Philip dives into M&A challenges, scarce exits, and the rising role of secondary transactions and IPO readiness. He also highlights scaling hurdles in fragmented markets, the talent crunch, and UAE-Saudi ecosystem dynamics. With sharp predictions for 2025—AI’s rise, more IPOs, and deeper ties with Southeast Asia—this episode offers critical insights for founders and investors navigating today’s uncertain venture landscape.

 

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Philip Bahoshy

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Philip Bahoshy

As the CEO and Founder of MAGNiTT, Philip Bahoshy is on a mission to empower investors, governments and corporates across emerging markets with the data and insights they need to navigate the venture capital landscape. With over eight years of experience in building and scaling MAGNiTT, Philip has established himself as a venture data expert and a thought leader in the Middle East, Africa, South East Asia and Turkey ecosystems.

Philip leverages his MBA from INSEAD and his background in strategic consulting, corporate finance, and management consulting to provide in-depth research and analytics on the latest venture capital trends and opportunities. He also works closely with various stakeholders, including governments, corporates, accelerators, and media, to foster and cross-pollinate entrepreneurship ecosystems across emerging markets. Philip is passionate about supporting and showcasing the potential of the next generation of founders and investors in the fastest growing regions of the world.

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