I had an extremely positive weekend with Silatech. I pitched VilCap discussing the curriculum and VilCap’s results. This was a very different experience than mine in Beirut, and might tell us something about our model. Additionally, VilCap would not be coinvesting in these programs- post program investment would come exclusively from Qatari angels. This is fabulous because it show very strong local buy in.
Silatech’s reach extends all over the region, and partnering with them in Doha, will go very far for VilCap’s proof of concept in MENA. Also, I was really impressed by the local talent in Doha. I filmed parts of the pitches from the VilCap simulation, and I think you all will be impressed by the young Qataris as well. This group happens to want to build a community that is active in entrepreneurship and Angel investing, and it will get done because they are willing to commit the resources for the talent, time, and training to launch it.
Here are a few photos from the weekend…
