How do you establish your brand and most importantly, what can it do for your startup?  Raj will answer these questions and more. Join us for a special Lunch & Learn session  at DIFC’s Fintech Hive and break down your marketing roadmap to success. 

Raj Kotecha

Raj Kotecha is a seasoned content producer for personal brands, businesspeople and celebrities. A former nightlife promoter and DJ, Raj has been building brands and communities since 1998. Now with ubiquitous technology connecting us all to global content platforms, Raj is a leading producer with projects including book launches with Gary Vaynerchuk and podcasts with 2X Grammy Award Winner Fatman Scoop. His videos and events have garnered 10's of millions of impressions online and have featured business leaders across the US and EMEA.

In the UAE, as CEO of Creative Content Agency, Raj has rolled out content programs for market leading SME's and business leaders. His honest keynotes and Q&A session elevate highest during on-the-spot creative sessions, deep dives and problem-solving, leaving anyone taking part with practical solutions that can be applied immediately.

Raj has been covered by multiple media outlets, including Esquire Middle East 

Sheikh Dr. Majid Sultan Al Qassimi

Sheikh Dr. Majid Sultan Al Qassimi qualified as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Saint Istvan University in Budapest, Hungary. He started his work as a veterinarian in the zoo and conservation field and moved into an administration role in 2013 as a Director to oversee the Terrestrial Biodiversity and conservation activities at the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi. From 2015 to 2021 he was the Chief Veterinary Officer of the UAE and Advisor to 2 Minister regarding all things Food and Agriculture, at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, UAE. His work as a policy maker brought him to the center of Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity for the UAE and the Arab world, looking to create clear direction for the UAE and the Middle East on how technology, sustainable agriculture and traditional practices can create a food production revolution in the region. After Developing the Food Diversification strategy for the UAE with the Food and Agriculture Organization, Sh. Dr. Majid has the ability to see both a holistic "all of country" approach to Food Security, as well as dive down into specific technical subjects to navigate challenges and opportunities. He sits on multiple boards of Accreditation Authorities, UAE Food Safety Committee, and on multiple other Food, Animal and Agriculture Boards. He is a founding partner at SOMA MATER where he continues to develop Food Security and Sustainability strategies and solutions for private sector and governments.He has a keen interest in engaging the youth to further career choices in STEM subjects, and as one of the first veterinarians from his country, he plays a vital role in supporting veterinary education and awareness, through public speaking, advising the university curriculum.

About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Month

This month Startup Grind is celebrating DEI month, presented with SVB and supported by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs. DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; 31 days to emphasize the importance of diversity across our global startup ecosystem, and what it means to all of us. We are so excited to take this time to recognize and amplify the voices of leaders in our globally diverse communities, providing a platform for those that may not have been heard previously.

In addition to this event, you can also view Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Month events taking place across our global startup community here or register for our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit here.