Alchemy of Transformation Episode 5: Alchemy of Venture Transformation with Walid Faza

Waliid Faza is a Partner at MSA Capital as well as a Partner and COO at MSA Novo. He has previously been a Partner and Investment Manager at Wamda Capital, and has a plethora of experience investing in ventures across the MENA region. #VentureCapital #MiddleEast #NorthAfrica #StartupEcosystem #Entrepreneurship #HistoricalComplexities #CulturalComplexities #Amman #Wamda #Failure #Success #BusinessModels #MENA #Asia #ResilientCompanies #EmergingMarkets #Microfinance #ChineseBusinessModels #SystemDrag #Infrastructure #MunicipalServices #Adaptability #StrategicTeam-Building #ChineseLineageVentureCapital #SiliconValley #COVID-19 #GovernmentSupport #SustainableGrowth #EconomicPower #China Read more about him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walidfaza (00:00) Exploring MENA Venture Capital and Startups (11:52) Entrepreneurship and Connections in Middle East (19:29) Lessons Learned From a Successful Entrepreneur (29:17) Traits of Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets (36:40) Experience and Teamwork in Entrepreneurship (45:44) Chinese Business Models and Emerging Markets (51:41) Middle East Venture Capital Challenges