In this episode of INNOV-8 Presents: Entrepreneurs in Tech, host Bob Shami sits down with Diana Szyszka Pompei who is the Executive Director at CBC Dubai to explore how dreams, vision, and innovation shape national growth. Taking the UAE—particularly Dubai—as a living case study, Diana unpacks how visionary leadership and bold investments in infrastructure have transformed a desert landscape into a global economic powerhouse.

Together, they dive into how cultural values, policy decisions, and cross-sector collaboration can accelerate innovation and sustainable development. From the role of government in driving growth to the power of a shared national vision, this episode offers actionable insights for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and anyone passionate about shaping the future.

Diana Szyszka Pompei: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-szyszka-pompei/ | 

CBC Dubai (Canadian Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates): https://linktr.ee/CBCDubai