Why trust should be your biggest investment when entering the GCC or ASEAN
Growth Ensemble co-founder Adam Flinter recently appeared as a guest on The Future of Trust podcast, to discuss the role of trust in doing business in Asia. The conversation revealed a fundamental truth: building trust is vital to business in the region, and is something you do over time, and with intent – whether with investors, partners or communities.
Understanding Qatar's Approach to Innovation Ecosystem Development
Qatar is already well known for its diplomatic and energy credentials, yet it’s also making moves to become a major innovation investor. This post explains why the Growth Ensemble team is bullish on Qatar as a business destination, and shares some insight into why you might consider it as part of your GCC market entry strategy.
From Baghdad to Amman: Middle East Tech Momentum Is Building
Baghdad today is not the Baghdad many imagine from the lens of the Western media. Iraq’s tech startup landscape is quietly in scale-up mode. According to Tracxn, as of May 2025, there are approximately 1,175 active startups in Iraq, collectively raising $58.7 million across 87 funded companies.
The Match Between Singapore and Dubai
Everyone's talking about the Dubai vs. Singapore match right now, particularly when it comes to family office movement. The consensus? Dubai's winning. But this isn't accurate. Rather than competing for the same wealthy individuals, these regions are building an integrated economic corridor.
Strategic Agility Across Borders: Breaking Down the New Rules of Global Business
In an era where strategic transformation has become continuous rather than finite, business leaders need fresh perspectives. Growth Ensemble co-founder and CEO Meredith Carson’s recent session with Executive MBA students at the Indian School of Business Leadership Development Club tackled critical questions about organisational agility, global market entry strategies, and sustainable leadership in a VUCA environment.
Growth Ensemble Signs MOU with Goyang Investment Authority to Help Startups With Market Expansion and Fundraising
Growth Ensemble has signed an MOU with the Goyang Industry Promotion Agency (part of GIA), a fast-growing institution fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and market expansion. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in our mutual commitment to support the growth and global expansion of scaleable startups.
Rhyme and Reason, from Dubai to Brunei
It's been a busy couple of months as we pave the path to connect Southeast Asia and the GCC and our stopovers have all had one sound in common: AI! And, while we do a lot of work with AI companies… it's not what you think.
Growth Ensemble Welcomes New Co-Founder & Strategic Partnership, Strengthening MENA and APAC Market Expertise
Growth Ensemble announces a significant expansion of its capabilities through the appointment of Adam Flinter as Co-Founder and a strategic partnership with his venture, GroVe (Growth Ventures). This integrated alliance fuses Growth Ensemble's proven marketing and brand development expertise with GroVe's focus on ecosystem development and venture growth.
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