Talent is spread around the world. The chance to turn it into a business is not. Jonathan Greechan wants to help close that gap. As co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of the Founder Institute, he helps people take their first steps as entrepreneurs. At the World Investment Forum 2026, he…
Turning an idea into a growing business takes skills, connections and capital. Connecting entrepreneurs with investors around the world can help more talent fulfil its potential. Mariela Balbo is co-founder and CFO of Crofabiotech, a biotechnology startup focused on human health. At the World Investment Forum 2026, she explains how…
How can technology help agriculture grow in hot climates? Esteban Barrachina Martinez sees opportunities to apply lessons from southern Spain in the Middle East and North Africa. He is founder and CEO of Integra-AT, a company that develops greenhouses and designs irrigation and cooling systems for local conditions. At the…
Disrupted transport, climate change and global divisions are making it harder for developing countries to trade. Luz María de la Mora sees trade and investment as part of the solution. As director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), she works on how…
Being online is a start. Creating something useful with technology opens up new possibilities. Binta Moustapha represents Sahel Green Futures Lab. Her work includes helping people get online and build digital skills. Now, she sees opportunities to connect that work with action on climate change. At the World Investment Forum…
How can children build good money habits? For Biobele Oyibo, the answer starts with practical experience. The co-founder and CEO of Nigerian fintech EarlyBean helps children and teenagers learn by saving, spending, earning and making payments, alongside financial lessons, quizzes and games – all under parental guidance. The aim: give…