Mahmoud Ward

Mahmoud Ward, Principal at Dubai Future District Fund

Mahmoud Ward: is currently serving as the Principal for Ecosystem Development at the Dubai Future District Fund in the United Arab Emirates.1 He is passionate about fostering growth in the MENA startup ecosystem.1

Prior to his current role, Ward held several key positions in the UAE startup ecosystem:

• Head of Community & Operations at Hub71 from November 2021 to October 20231
• Chief Operating Officer at BECO Capital from March 2020 to November 20211
• Chief Growth Officer at various startups including KLC Virtual Restaurants, Kitopi, TPConnects Technologies, UTURN Entertainment1
• Senior Director of Sport Investments at Intigral from August 2013 to December 20161

Ward also co-founded Eventana, a company he led as Managing Director from January 2009 to July 2013.1 Earlier in his career, he worked as a Senior Consultant at PwC and an External Auditor at KPMG.1

In his new role at the Dubai Future District Fund, Ward aims to support and foster the growth of the UAE startup ecosystem, aligning with the fund's vision of sustainable ecosystem growth and strong investment returns.2 His multifaceted experience and unique perspective will enhance the fund's mission of supporting innovation within the community.2

Ward is fluent in both English and Arabic.1 He has a large professional network with over 16,900 followers on LinkedIn.2