Philip Boigner is running the technology investment arm of the Sovereign Wealth Fund of the Sultanate of Oman, IDO Investments. He is based in Silicon Valley and regularly travels to Muscat, the capital of Oman. IDO invests globally into innovative private companies and funds. The firm participates in all stages of the investment cycle, from Series A to growth and buy-out with a strong interest in sectors that are of strategic benefit to the country. Previously, Philip was responsible for investments at a Dubai Government entity mandated to development modern technologies in the Emirate and MENA region. He started his career as a software engineer and consequently held senior positions in Advisory, Investment Banking, and Private Equity working and living on 4 continents. Philip holds two doctoral and three master’s degrees, has published in several peer-reviewed journals, was Assistant Professor for Business Administration at Modul University Dubai, holds several professional certifications and is a member of the UNICEF Leadership Circle in Oman.