Michael LintsFeb 111 min read18 Months in the GCCExploring the venture and startup ecosystem across the GCC has been extensive and rewarding. Over the past 18 months, I have worked in...
Michael LintsNov 8, 20233 min readViews from a partner in an emerging startup ecosystemThe venture capital industry is going through some patchy times; some managers say these are challenging times.
Michael LintsMar 26, 20233 min read2023 The Founder RollercoasterThe world has yet to decide if we're heading towards a soft(ish) landing in a troubled global economy. At the moment, the macroeconomic...
Michael LintsDec 9, 20225 min readFrom OPEC to TechHow will Persian Gulf nations sustain their speed of innovation? While a sporting event in Qatar captures the world’s attention,...
Michael LintsJun 16, 20214 min readFinding Confidence in InsecurityAm I worth it? Am I worth your attention? Should I even be here? Do you see me as your equal? I have always had this insecurity.
Michael LintsJun 8, 20204 min readI am Exhausted, and I want you to know WhyEvery morning I wake up and turn on CNN International to watch the news in the US because I want to stay in touch with how my fellow...
Michael LintsJul 15, 20195 min readHow to build and sustain a (global) networkNetworking is just like actual work. There is a significant social component to networking, which also means that some people don’t like...