Maryam Hassani, Founder of Hydro Wind Energy: Abu Dhabi, UAE
In this episode of The Founders Atlas, host Mayuri Reddy interviews Maryam Hassani, an Abu Dhabi–based founder and operator whose work sits at the intersection of innovation, community building, and the Middle East’s rapidly transforming startup ecosystem.
They explore:
What makes Abu Dhabi one of the most underrated innovation hubs in the world
The cultural, economic, and policy shifts shaping the UAE’s next generation of founders
Maryam’s approach to product building, community leadership, and experimentation
Why failure — and the willingness to begin again — is essential for founders in emerging markets
What global builders misunderstand about the Gulf region and how to navigate it with respect
The human side of entrepreneurship in a place often viewed only through the lens of wealth and acceleration
If you’re curious about the future of innovation in the Middle East, the rise of founder-led ecosystems in the UAE, and what it really takes to build and reinvent in Abu Dhabi, you do not want to miss this episode!!
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