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Sakuu named FII Innovator 2024 at FII8 global investment conference

Sakuu was named FII Innovator 2024 on October 31 at the prestigious FII8 conference in Ryadh, Saudi Arabia. 

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) is a global platform that brings together leaders, visionaries, and innovators from around the world to explore the future of global investment. This year marked the 8th iteration of the event nicknamed “Davos in the Desert.”

FII8 was themed “Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow,” and was capped with an Investment Day featuring a new innovators competition moderated by Mariana Atencio, Peabody Award-winning journalist and founder of GoLike Media. According to the FII Institute:

“FII8 Investment Day launched a dynamic new chapter for the entrepreneurial ecosystem, transforming bold visions into actionable solutions that drive progress. At the inaugural global program hosted by FII Institute, five start-up companies showcased their cutting-edge tech solutions tackling world’s most pressing global challenges in artificial intelligence and robotics, sustainability, health and education…In the finale, Sakuu emerged as the winner and was crowned FII8 Innovator 2024.”

Watch the full FII8 Innovators pitch competition on YouTube.

[Image] Sakuu Founder and CEO Robert Bagheri at FII8 accepting FII Innovator 2024 award.