Rekha Setpal

Rekha Setpal is the Head of in5 Program and Partnerships at in5 Dubai, a position she has held since May 2015.1 She is responsible for enhancing the startup ecosystem and nurturing entrepreneurship in the Tech, Media, and Design industries.1

Professional Background

Rekha has extensive experience in the technology and business sectors:

• She has been part of the management team at in5, an incubator that supports entrepreneurs from early stages to commercial launch.1
• Prior to her current role, she worked at Dubai Internet City as Head of Community Services from April 2001 to May 2015.1
• Her career began at Etisalat, where she worked in project management from 1987 to 2001.1

Responsibilities and Achievements

At in5, Rekha's role involves:

• Providing startups with key benefits such as business setup assistance, access to creative spaces, training and mentorship, networking opportunities, and investor access.1
• Fostering innovation and helping new ideas reach the marketplace.1
• Overseeing three specialized innovation centers tailored to Tech, Design, and Media.1

Education

Rekha holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the American Global International University in Miami.1

Expertise

Throughout her career, Rekha has developed:

• Rich macro-management skills
• A systemic perspective on effective project development
• Experience in incubating new business ideas
• Success in creating an enabling business environment

Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "rekhasetpal".1