On November 5, a Fireside Chat titled “From Baku to Silicon Valley: Building and Investing in Venture-Backed Global Companies” will be held at the Azerbaijan Innovation Center, organized by SABAH.HUB. The event will explore the global startup ecosystem, venture capital dynamics, and strategies for achieving success in international markets.
The session will feature Ulvi Rashid, Founder and Investment Director of Traction Fund (San Francisco, California), and Mammad Karim, Managing Partner at Caucasus Ventures (Azerbaijan). Drawing on their real-world experience, the speakers will discuss mechanisms for scaling startups globally, the decision-making principles of venture investors, and the future development of the local innovation ecosystem.
During the session, participants will gain valuable insights on:
- International success stories of startups emerging from Azerbaijan
- Applying the Silicon Valley model to the local innovation landscape
- Venture capital investors’ decision-making approaches
- Speakers’ personal experiences and practical advice
- An interactive live Q&A session
