Ben Ouattara (Expo2020 Ambassador & CEO Beyond Films)

Jan 21, 2015, 2:30 – 4:00 PM

Ben Ouattara has a long entrepreneurial history but many today know him as an official Expo 2020 Ambassador. When he moved to the UAE, he founded Beyond Films, his video submission for the Expo 2020 gained attention. In November 2012 Ben Ouattara was chosen to be an ambassador for the expo2020 Dubai by the ruler of Dubai H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

In-person event

About this event

Ben Ouattara has a long entrepreneurial history but many today know him as an official Expo 2020 Ambassador. He is of German/Ivorian descent and speaks fluent German, French, English, Spanish, and Dutch. He studied in Maastricht, the Netherland’s art academy, and earned the highest grade in 2006. For the next couple of years he worked with Markus Walter, one of the top three commercial and publicity motion picture directors in Germany, Fashiontrixx-a high-end fashion show and the German TV Channel Viva/MTV. 
 
When he moved to the UAE, he founded Beyond Films  to spark a movement of organic creative content in the Middle East. His video submission for the Expo 2020 gained the attention of major institutions. In November 2012 Ben Ouattara was chosen to be an ambassador for the expo2020 Dubai by the ruler of Dubai H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Under the leadership of Mr. Ouattara, Beyond Film has already developed an enviable portfolio of clients spanning retail to government, including but not limited to The Dubai Mall and the Road Transport Authority (RTA), Galeries Lafayette, Ubisoft, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and Sony.

Check out what happened

Speaker

  • Ben Ouattara

    Expo2020 Ambassador & CEO Beyond Films

Agenda

2:30 PMNetworking and Food
3:30 PMFireside Chat
4:30 PMNetworking

Organizers

  • Cristina Najera

    Najera Ventures

    Chapter Director

  • Sameer Sortur

    SquareCircle Ventures

    Chapter Co-director

About Startup Grind

This is Startup Grind. We are the world’s largest startup community.

Our Mission

To give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.

Our Values

We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself.

Tools & Discounts for Startups

Take advantage of resources and offers provided by organizations we know and love, designed to help you navigate the startup journey.

Global Conference

Our annual flagship event in Silicon Valley brings together thousands of startup teams, investors and organizations from all over the world.

Join the Startup Membership

This membership gives you free access to networking, events, mentorship, office hours, and other exclusive opportunities curated by Startup Grind HQ.