Family Offices: A New Investor Class | Sandpit Startups | Ep22 | Obediah Ayton

We have a deep dive discussion with Obediah Ayton, Director Dhabi Holding Company and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Family Office Summit. Obediah shares his experience on the rise of the new investor class that many startups aren't aware of. We also understand how 2 different emirates although in one country behaves as a different hubs for startups. Also we discuss the investor's mindset and what startup entrepreneurs should keep in mind when they engage with such investors. Get ready for a crash course in family offices think and invest. Use these tips and leverage this information while engaging with this new investor class of Family Offices.

0:00 - Intro
1:50 - The Dubai Story
6:20 - Family Office Impact
12:45 - Startups as an Asset Class?
17:50 - Investor's Mindset
22:12 - Corporate Tax & Regulations
26:26 - Investing in Boring businesses
30:00 - Abu Dhabi & Events
33:33 - Abu Dhabi vs Dubai Ecosystem
37:30 - Personal Experience
44:00 - Outro