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TOGETHER
WE THRIVE.
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Our Focuses
Creativity AI
Creating tools for content generation, media, marketing, and personalized user experiences.
Finance AI
Developing predictive analytics, fraud detection systems, and smarter financial decision-making tools.
Healthcare AI
Building diagnostic tools, personalized medicine platforms, and operational efficiency systems.
Education AI
Crafting adaptive learning platforms, virtual tutors, and tools for personalized educational content.
What makes us unique
Together, we’re building a studio that combines technical, strategic, and legal expertise to create a supportive and results-driven environment for startups.
Sayyed
Nezhadi
Chairman, Chief Technology & Product Officer
With 25+ years of global leadership in technology and AI, he has built and led high-performance teams across corporations, startups, and consulting firms. A hands-on technologist, researcher, and educator in AI and Generative AI, he mentors and invests in early-stage startups, deeply understanding the founder’s journey. His blend of technical excellence and business acumen ensures our ventures are both innovative and market-ready.
Maria Carolina Romero
Chief Venture Development & Investment Officer
A venture expert and investor, she has scaled and exited high-tech startups across Europe and MENA. With deep expertise in funding, investor relations, and entrepreneurship ecosystems, she ensures our studio launches impactful startups and connects them to the right networks. She is deeply embedded in the international startup scene.
Hassan
Razavi
Chief Legal &
Compliance Officer
A seasoned legal expert and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, he specializes in corporate law, intellectual property, and regulatory frameworks. Based in the UAE, his bi-juridical background in civil and common law uniquely positions him to support ventures in financial free zones (DIFC & ADGM). With a PhD in international trade law, he ensures our ventures are legally sound, strategically structured, and built for scale.
Alex
Skidmore
Chief Creative
Officer
Born into a media family, Alex developed a passion for storytelling early on. With a BSc (Hons) in Media Production and Technology, he built a career as a cameraman, editor, and later a copywriter in advertising. Over 12 years, he has worked as a Scriptwriter, Creative Director, and Content Director with top brands in the UAE and KSA. He also launched Hello Papaya, an innovative creative agency model. Skilled in creative writing, branding, and immersive media, Alex continues to push industry innovation.
Max
Ambrosini
Chief Marketing
Officer
Multidisciplinary creative leader with 20+ years in visual communication and engagement platforms. He has led innovative teams and shaped global brands, holding key roles at Expo 2020 Dubai, Filmmaster MENA, and Leo Burnett MENA. He also launched several IPs, including Eightyverse, TikiPacka, and Hello Papaya. With expertise in creative strategy, production, and design, he continues to drive industry innovation and excellence.
We are building the future, one groundbreaking AI venture at a time.
At CoThrive, we don’t just embrace innovation; we drive it.
Our mission is to create and scale AI-startups that redefine industries, empower people, and shape a smarter, more connected world.
We fuse cutting-edge technology with human ingenuity, turning bold ideas into reality.
Rooted in the UAE’s vision for AI leadership, we are here to disrupt, to challenge, and to build a future where AI is not just an advantage, but a force for global progress.
TOGETHER
WE THRIVE.
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