Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview explores how venture capital is shaping the future of technology in emerging markets. Ian engages with Dr. Bilal Baloch to examine how strategic investment, innovation and global connectivity are driving startup ecosystems in the MENA region and beyond.
Dr. Bilal Baloch is a Partner at Shorooq Partners, the UAE‑based venture firm focused on early‑stage technology investments. Formerly Co‑Founder & Co‑CEO of Enquire AI, he brings deep experience at the intersection of AI, SaaS, fintech and global strategy. Dr. Baloch holds a PhD from the University of Oxford, a master’s from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and a bachelor’s from The London School of Economics.

Ian Khan is a globally recognised emerging tech leadership expert. A practising Futurist, Creator of the Future Readiness Leaders Circle, Multiple times author including "Metaverse for Dummies", Filmmaker and Storyteller on PrimeVideo and Emirates Airlines, one of the worlds largest airlines with 10 Million passengers per year. Ian's ground breaking work has been featured on CNN, the BBC, Fox, Bloomberg, Wharton Daily, ArabNews, RT, CoinBase, Korea Times, Spanish Daily Expansión, Ian hosts the worlds largest Future Readiness leadership networks, bringing together high performance entrepreneurs and leaders on a common mission to build future ready and undisputable businesses. Khan's new book is titled "Undisruptable" and is scheduled to release in early 2024.
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