In this episode of Money Moves, we sit down with Mohammed Khudairi, an Iraqi-American entrepreneur and investor who’s helping rebuild Iraq—one business at a time.
Mohammed’s family company, Khudairi Group, has grown into a multinational spanning oil & gas, construction, and retail. But what sets him apart is his passion for Iraqi startups. From backing the country’s first major tech exit to advising early founders, Mohammed is proving that doing business in Iraq isn’t just possible—it can be incredibly profitable.
But that’s just the beginning. As one of the first investors to lead a startup exit in Iraq, Mohammed is on a mission to ignite the country’s tech ecosystem and prove that Iraq is open for business—far beyond oil. From real estate booms to emerging startups, he reveals the untold opportunities inside one of the world’s most misunderstood economies.
We talk about:
- What it takes to succeed in frontier markets like IraqÂ
- How the Iraqi diaspora is returning to build the countryÂ
- Why the future of tech in Iraq is brighter than you thinkÂ
- Real estate, startup exits, and investing in one of the most misunderstood economies on earthÂ
Explore what it really takes to succeed in frontier markets, why Iraq is attracting diaspora founders, and how Mohammed is building a future powered by digital infrastructure, not just energy.
Join Muhammed Mekki as he uncovers Mohammed’s unique vantage point—from negotiating with global partners to mentoring Iraq’s next generation of builders. If you’re curious about tech in the Middle East, emerging market investing, or doing business in post-conflict economies, this conversation is unmissable
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