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Last week, founders kicked off with a Problem–Solution Fit session, followed by their first Customer Discovery workshop. From refining problem statements to gathering real user insights, these early sessions are already shaping their journeys. 🚀

The NYUAD Entrepreneurship Incubator Program kicked off last month, welcoming its newest cohort of ambitious founders! The program offers hands-on support and guidance to help participants refine ideas, validate business models, and bring ventures to life.

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From AI-driven energy optimization in design to smarter operations and retrofitting, technology can improve efficiency, strengthen climate resilience, and advance the path to carbon neutrality by 2050. Follow for more insights on climate tech, investment, and emerging markets.

At the 9th Angel Rising, experts explored where climate innovation meets opportunity. Sean Park, Founder and CEO of EnergyX, highlights that the building sector produces nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, yet holds one of the largest opportunities for climate impact.

Meet the minds behind the next wave of ideas 🚀 The 1st batch of the NYUAD Entrepreneurship Incubator Program is here! Founders are refining ideas, validating models, and bringing ventures to life with expert guidance. Stay tuned for Part 2! Learn more: bit.ly/NYUADEIP

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How is AI shaping children’s mental health, and are we ready for the responsibility it brings? In this snippet from the startAD AI for Good panel, experts address trust, data safety, and emotional dependency in an age of rapid AI adoption.

At ADSW, startAD’s Ashwin Joshi joined as a speaker on the IRENA panel on Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Energy Access and the Energy Transition, sharing how startups and accelerators drive scalable, purpose-driven solutions for a sustainable energy future.

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week reaffirmed Abu Dhabi’s role as a global convenor for sustainability dialogue, bringing together leaders, innovators, and investors to share insights and accelerate progress on climate action and the energy transition.

Chris Gardner, author of "The Pursuit of Happyness," visited startAD to share insights on entrepreneurship, resilience, and the power of lived experience. He highlighted how personal journeys and storytelling shape purpose-driven ventures and inspire the entrepreneurial spirit.

Thank you to the @Abudhabi_ECA and @anjalz_ad for their ongoing support and collaboration in elevating youth voices for positive impact.

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Tara Al Marzooqi, Program Associate at Frontier 25, explains how investor education helps de-risk climate projects and unlock capital for sustainable solutions. Follow to hear more from the leaders shaping the future of climate investment and resilience in emerging markets.

At the 9th Annual Angel Rising Investor Education Symposium, leaders shared insights on how education and capacity building are transforming climate investment in emerging markets.

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Watch the full discussion and explore the ideas shaping the future of AI and children’s mental wellness via:youtu.be/3FM0ILERRtw?si… #startAD #AI4GoodMENA #AISandboxMENA

As AI becomes part of childhood, the startAD AI for Good panel discussion brought together influential voices across psychology, policy, and technology to explore “Growing Up with AI: The Future of Children’s Mental Health.”