Dr. V Francis John is a visionary venture capitalist and CEO based in Dubai, specializing in harnessing emerging technologies to drive startup success and social impact. With over eight years in the venture capital industry, he leads Kube VC, investing across various sectors, and is the CEO of ZtartUp.com, Dubai’s first multi-sector tech business incubator/accelerator. He holds a doctorate in Business Administration from the European International University – Paris. An active member in global forums on innovation, blockchain, and AI, Dr. John contributes to platforms like the World Future Society and the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. His work is dedicated to leveraging AI and blockchain to empower startups and create a positive societal impact.