The Untold Story of Middle Eastern Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Mothanna Gharaibeh, former Jordanian Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship with 15 years of experience in the private sector across the Middle East.

They discuss a story that is being overshadowed by the current war in Iran: a story about human capital, tech adaptation, and the sheer entrepreneurial hustle in the Middle East.

They also discuss the difference between entrepreneurs in oil-rich versus non-oil-rich countries, the critical need to adopt similar regulations across the region for entrepreneurs to scale, and how Jordan is an exporter of tech talent.

Lastly, they explore Jordan’s ambitions to position itself as a key player in the new technological revolution: AI.