Paul Dawalibi is a technology entrepreneur, investor, unicorn founder, futurist and gamer, with over 25 years of venture capital and startup experience. He is currently the CEO of Innovation City, the leading technology and innovation-focused free zone in the UAE, where he is building the Silicon Valley of the Middle East in Ras Al Khaimah. Previously, he was CEO of Holodeck – the leading global media and technology company focused on gaming, esports and web3. His ability to communicate the business opportunity around innovation has made him the largest industry influencer and expert in the MENA region. Paul is the host and creator of Game Changers – a groundbreaking business show on CNBC Arabia reaching 50M homes in the Middle East. He is a frequently requested speaker at tech, startup, web3, and gaming conferences all around the world. He consults family offices, governments, investors, and global companies on startups and building innovation ecosystems. Paul is also the creator of the world’s 1st esports NFT and founder of the 2020 fastest growing company in Canada. He believes that the future is fun™.