Samantha Evans
We are a team of entrepreneurs, data scientists, and economic development experts, committed to using technology and innovation as tools to democratize opportunities and drive economic growth. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs across all regions, helping them thrive while fostering broader economic development.
Sam leads Startup Genome across the MENA region, partnering with innovation agencies and governments to drive the development of world-leading innovation hubs. With over 15 years of experience in economic development and globalization for tech companies, she has advised top global tech companies on scaling into new markets. Sam has designed export and attraction strategies for governments and built international accelerator programs in the U.S., U.K., EU, Asia, and the Middle East. Previously, she served as Director of International at Tech Nation, scaling the organization overseas for the first time into four Asian markets. Sam is a founding director of GBx and GBxAsia and a regular speaker at global technology conferences.