Dr Mariam Ketait

Mariam is the Regional Lead (MENA) for Aerospace Xelerated, Boeing’s startup accelerator, Aerospace Xelerated, which is managed by the Global Accelerators & Innovation Programs Strategy team at Boeing.  Mariam has extensive experience across government, healthcare and the private sector, focusing on establishing public-private partnerships, developing innovative health and well-being strategies, and driving digital transformation initiatives. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Mariam is deeply committed to philanthropy, having served as the CEO of the UAE National MS Society, supporting individuals and families living with multiple sclerosis.  Currently, in her role at Aerospace Xelerated and Boeing, Mariam is focused on driving aerospace innovation whilst championing initiatives that prioritise health and well-being.

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The Startup Guide to Establishing Public-Private Partnerships

As an executive deeply immersed in future foresight and private-public partnerships, I’d like to highlight the pivotal role of empathy and active listening in navigating this dynamic landscape. In our relentless pursuit of more efficient, effective, and innovative solutions to the myriad complex challenges of our era, startups often emerge as beacons of innovation. However, they frequently find themselves facing resource and expertise gaps and fierce competition to gain access to the necessary support.