In this series of citiesabc openbusinesscouncil Youtube Podcast interviews, Dinis Guarda interviews Startup Bangladesh CEO Tina Jabeen about the current state of the startup ecosystem in Bangladesh and the enormous potential the country has for the near future.
Tina Jabeen is currently the CEO and MD responsible for Investment Advisor, Startup Bangladesh, ICT Ministry, Govt. of Bangladesh. She guided the team in crafting the investment and operations guidelines and building the accelerator. Tina coordinates international roadshows and strategic meetings with partners globally. She leads the investment and accelerator of Startup Bangladesh.
Tina Jabeen is a CPA with 25+ years of extensive experience in the PE/VC industry, with technical expertise in due diligence, return models, valuations, VC governance, legal and tax treaties. She held positions as the Director of Finance and Tax in Horsley Bridge Partner, a premier fund-of-fund and the Senior Director in PricewaterhouseCoopers, San Francisco.
Tina Jabeen Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education.
2. How would you describe the change going from the vibrant leaders of startup society in San Francisco to the challenge and excitement in Bangladesh?
3. How do you address the current perception and reputation of Bangladeshi startup culture and ecosystem on the world stage?
4. What are your plans to build on this ecosystem and capitalise on your young and ambitious population to grow further?
5. What industries and sectors do you see Bangladesh excelling in and why?
6. How are you bringing together all these key parties to ensure Bangladeshi startups are being accelerated in the same way that they would say in San Francisco or New York?
7. How are you working with Universities to actively identify and attract the best young talent?
8. Government incentives have been key in fostering, nurturing & attracting new startups from around the world. What is Bangladesh’s strategy in this regard?
9. The next five years hold a lot of disruption on many levels. Can you give us an insight into your ideology and preparation for this future?
https://www.startupbangladesh.gov.bd/
https://www.responsiblebusiness.com/speakers/tina-jabeen/
https://ibtbd.net/tina-jabeen-ceo-managing-director-startup-bangladesh-limitedict-division/
https://cityalo.com/blog/conversation-with-tina-f-jabeen
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