-- Innovation, startups, investment, and growth continue to define the leadership of Saeed Zeinali, who is shaping one of the most globally connected entrepreneurship platforms of the decade. As Founder of NextStars, Saeed is spearheading a bold vision: empowering entrepreneurs worldwide while enabling seamless cross-border activity, strategic investment, and transformative innovation across key global markets.
NextStars’ mission remains rooted in supporting visionary founders, nurturing their ideas, and guiding them from early development to international growth and global market access. Learn more at:
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NextStars MENA: Expanding Cross-Border Innovation Between the MENA Region and Canada
Under the leadership of Saeed Zeinali, NextStars has officially expanded into the MENA region through its new initiative, NextStars MENA. This new arm of the organization is designed to accelerate startups, strengthen cross-border investment, and increase business growth between the Middle East/North Africa region and Canada.
Fresh off a successful tour across the MENA region, Saeed engaged with regional founders, investors, and policymakers who share the mission of advancing global entrepreneurship. The momentum from this trip is now fueling new partnerships, cross-border M&A opportunities, and strategic innovation pipelines between the regions.
NextStars MENA cements the organization’s commitment to building a truly global entrepreneurship ecosystem—one where founders from every region have access to world-class resources, international markets, and scalable growth pathways.
Building a Global Platform for Startups, Investment & Growth
NextStars’ impact extends far beyond a traditional accelerator. With a team deeply experienced in business, technology, and investment, the organization supports founders across every stage of the journey—from ideation to scaling to international expansion.
Saeed Zeinali’s expertise in cross-border investment, international growth, and sustainable innovation drives the strategic direction of both NextStars and FundsFarm, supporting global expansion across Canada, the U.S., the EU, and now MENA. Saeed has guided companies through complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions, structuring investments that drive energy transition and healthcare innovation, while also helping them navigate international regulatory landscapes. His leadership has helped many startups achieve market access and scale globally, from securing high-impact investments to developing strategic partnerships.
Saeed’s successful track record includes advising accelerators like NEXT Canada, DMZ, and MTA, and facilitating exits like the acquisition of TranQool by HumanaCare. He also serves as a Climate Technology Expert with the UN’s CTCN Network, helping shape global sustainability efforts.
Exciting News: Mike Grandinetti Joins the NextStars Advisory Board
NextStars is thrilled to announce that Mike Grandinetti, a globally recognized leader in entrepreneurship, innovation, and enterprise scaling, has joined its Advisory Board. Mike brings decades of experience in building and scaling startups. He has served as a C-suite executive at eight VC-backed companies, two of which reached NASDAQ IPOs, and has overseen seven acquisitions by industry giants including IBM, Oracle, and Symantec. Throughout his career, he has helped raise over $1B in equity capital and worked with Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Nestlé, and Samsung.
Mike’s extensive experience in cross-border innovation and enterprise partnerships aligns perfectly with NextStars’ expanding footprint, particularly in the MENA region. As NextStars grows, Mike’s insights into international business expansion and investment strategies will be invaluable to the organization and its founders. His guidance will be crucial in helping startups scale globally and foster partnerships that drive growth and innovation.
A Future Built on Innovation, Startups, Investment & Growth
Under Saeed Zeinali’s leadership, NextStars is rapidly becoming one of the most globally connected platforms for founders. With its expansion into regions like MENA, NextStars is building a truly global entrepreneurship ecosystem, one where innovation thrives and investment flows seamlessly across borders.
From Canada to the U.S., the EU, and now MENA, NextStars is creating new opportunities for startups to scale globally and make meaningful social impacts. Entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses and innovate at an international level will find a welcoming and resource-rich environment at NextStars.
For founders ready to take their startups to the global stage, NextStars is the gateway to your next phase of growth.
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