Exits in MENA are Acquisitions, not IPOs.
Regional Exit Case Studies Analyzed.
Stages in our Proprietary Framework.
Rita is a communications strategist with over 23 years of experience specializing in authentic narratives for the MENA tech ecosystem.
Her expertise supports founders in Market the Deal — building locally relevant brand narratives that resonate with acquirers. She also brings deep experience in ecosystem development, including pre-accelerator and fintech programs.
Rita's venture building background informs her approach to transition support, helping founders communicate their exit story effectively.
Adel is dedicated to empowering founders and their leadership teams through the 6-stage Exit Builders Framework.
He hosts "The Exit Builders Experience" podcast and "Founder Exit Secrets" documentary series; content designed to be conversational, ADHD-friendly, and focused on emerging markets.
His expertise spans mastery of the 6-stage framework, reducing execution risk, content creation, program development, and event curation including the upcoming Silicon Gulf Summit.
Adel is not a guru claiming to have all the answers. He's an investigator who discovered a gap in founder education and is decoding the exit playbook for founders like him.
Gokhan is a product innovation leader with over 15 years of experience in PropTech, FinTech, and HealthTech, optimizing digital tools and courses.
His expertise supports founders in Become Scalable & Sustainable — building strategic roadmaps and scaling teams. He brings direct M&A experience, having led the technology integration between Dubizzle and Masterkey.
Gokhan has supported over $100M in fundraising, informing his perspective on how operational excellence drives valuation.
Ed Roberto is an entrepreneur, investor, and executive with over 25 years of experience scaling startups and corporations from $0 to $250M.
His expertise supports founders in:
Ed chairs the Exit Builders Advisory Board, providing strategic oversight to ensure the framework reflects real-world exit dynamics.
Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine is a development economist with 30 years of experience across academia, banking, and government, specializing in the Gulf region.
His expertise supports founders in:
Jarmo brings thought leadership on regional economic trends that impact exit timing and buyer appetite.
James Rammell is a risk and compliance expert with over 25 years of experience building risk and governance infrastructure for multi-billion dollar organizations.
His expertise supports founders in:
Ricardo Langwieder-Görner is a global leader with over 25 years in customer experience, digital transformation, and BPO, driving growth across six continents.
His expertise supports founders in:
Roberto Ordoñez is a renowned expert with over 25 years in high-stakes negotiation, conflict resolution, and organizational transformation.
His expertise supports founders in:
Roberto brings academic thought leadership from IE Business School to complement practical deal experience.
André Oppel is an entrepreneur and executive with over 20 years of experience in financial strategy, M&A, and turnarounds.
His coaching supports founders in:
André brings hands-on experience from both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
Holger Vogt is a strategist with over 20 years focusing on strategic market entry in Africa.
His coaching supports founders in:
Holger brings deep networks across the African continent for founders considering cross-border exits.
Jessica Michelle Kreher is a strategic brand architect with over 15 years of experience scaling brands and digital innovation.
Her coaching supports founders in:
Jessica brings expertise in AI innovation and how it impacts exit positioning.
