An Introduction to Iraq's Startup Ecosystem

​​Home to MENA's 4th-largest population, 60% of which is under the age of 25, many have touted Iraq as the regional ecosystem's next frontier. Despite posting some of the highest GDP growth in MENA over the past decade, many barriers still remain to true breakout growth.

​Join us for a riveting panel about the country's ecosystem - it's past, present, and future direction - with local founders and investors.

​Timothy Motte from the Realistic Optimist will moderate the discussion.

​Participating Panelists:

​Mohammed Azzam is Investment Lead at Iraq Venture Partners. 

​Amer Salih is the CEO of iQ Cars, an Iraqi online car marketplace

​Shakir Ayad is the founder of Orderii, an Iraqi e-commerce platform connecting Iraqi customers to international brands in the US and Turkey for example.