Maher Hakim is the Executive Director of the CITRIS Foundry - University of California's Deep Tech Innovation Hub. Dr. Hakim is a sought-out expert and educator in technology innovation and entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship financing, venture capital, and M&A in the tech industry. In addition to his role at the CITRIS Foundry, Dr Hakim is the Chief Innovation Advisor at the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council, and a partner at 212 Venture Capital Fund.

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