Stu Iverson

Stu Iverson is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in corporate advisory, strategy development, and venture building. Currently serving as Partner and Head of MEA at Silicon Foundry, Iverson connects organizations with top startups and investors to facilitate strategic partnerships and investments. In addition, Iverson leads the DIFC Launchpad initiative to enhance growth for corporate clients and the venture ecosystem. Previous roles include Founder and CEO of Tesserae, the data platform for AI localization in Africa, and Founder of Akin, a corporate advisory firm. Iverson has held significant positions, including VP of Corporate Strategy at Pivotus and Co-Founder of FACT0RY, which focused on innovation consulting for Fortune 500 companies. Armed with a Management degree from The University of British Columbia, Iverson has a proven track record of driving business success across diverse sectors.