Venture investors from the U.S., GCC, and India decode the evolving AI investment landscape — valuation trends, due diligence, and sustainable growth.

• What differentiates investable AI startups
• Managing capital intensity and compute costs
• How to navigate AI hype cycles
• Cross-border VC and family office participation in AI

MODERATOR:

• Mishana Mohammed, Talrop, Dubai

PANELISTS:

• Kesav Dama, Sandrine Capital, New York
• Krystle Kaul, Krystle Klear Communications
• Mouli Narayanan, Zeblok Computational

Across the Gulf, family offices are emerging as some of the most active and influential investors in AI, technology, and emerging markets. But partnering with them requires more than a solid business plan — it demands trust, alignment, and shared values. This panel explores how startups and investors from the U.S., India, and the UAE can structure meaningful joint ventures with family offices to accelerate growth and impact.

• Understanding how family offices evaluate opportunities
• Building credibility and long-term relationships
• What distinguishes a “JV-worthy” pitch from a standard investment deck
• Structuring win-win partnerships between founders and family offices
• Legal, cultural, and governance nuances in cross-border JVs
• How AI, DeepTech, and sustainability are reshaping family office investment priorities

PANELISTS:

• Nadeem Ahmed
• Kesav Dama

MODERATOR:

• Krystle Kaul