Roberto Croci, Managing Director of Microsoft for Startups in the Middle East & Africa Region, on GX Podcast

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In this episode of the GX Podcast, Ian Khan speaks with Roberto Croci who is leading a trailblazing effort to work with startups in the Middle East.
About Robert Croci
With over 20 years’ experience working for the likes of Microsoft and Google, Roberto Croci’s passion lies in innovation, startups and PEOPLE. Relationship-driven, he has bridged the gap between corporates and startups across more than 20 countries, helping them develop real solutions that solve real world problems.
A leading innovator in developing ecosystems where startups thrive, Roberto’s expertise and candid approach have kept him in demand with major tech companies throughout his career. In his current role as the Managing Director of Microsoft for Startups, Roberto is building Microsoft’s new division from scratch, including spearheading its expansion and innovation strategy, with the vision to foster a collaborative startup ecosystem to create a better, brighter future for people around the world. Connecting the dots between startups, government agencies and private sector organizations, Roberto helps organizations adopt the innovation mindset and leverage the technology and nimbleness that startups provide. With an ability to cut through the noise, he works directly with startup founders and encourages them to “think differently” and to “be more curious.”
Roberto is passionate about mentoring young people, helping them develop an entrepreneurial mindset to search for solutions to problems they see in their community, country, or across the globe. He regularly speaks at prominent universities, including Abu Dhabi University and Zayed University, as well as within local school systems, such as the GEMS schools. His vision is to inspire 1 million students and entrepreneurs to build homegrown tech startups that evolve to become global Unicorns.
An in-demand international speaker, Roberto speaks about authentic and creative leadership, employee engagement, mental health, innovation and digital transformation, funding and startups.
In his personal world, Roberto enjoys reading hardcover books, hiking, running, and spending time with his family. He has summited K2, the second highest mountain in the world. He enjoys building relationships with passionate, driven people from all sectors, cultures, and walks of life.
Ian Khan - Host

Leading Technology Futurist, author, and featured on CNN, FOX, CTV, Global TV. Ian works with governments worldwide and is a contributor to McGrawHill, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine. He is also the director of "Blockchain City" & "GX Now" documentaries. For more information please visit www.IanKhan.com

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The GX Podcast is produced with the support of the Emirates Government Service Excellence Program (EGSEP). Hosted by Futurist Ian Khan, the podcast and video series is only such series covering the government experience domain.
About Ian Khan
Ian Khan, host of the GX Podcast & Video series, is a world renowned technology futurist, author of Metaverse for Dummies, Technology Filmmaker and creator of the Future Readiness Score. More at www.iankhan.com
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