Sami Kizilbash

Sami Kizilbash serves as the APAC Head of the Developer Ecosystem at Google, managing outreach programs for developers and startups in the region. In addition, Sami is the Global Head of Accelerators, overseeing various startup accelerator programs, and has contributed to the growth of the digital media and advertising sectors in South Asia. As a Venture Advisor at rpv, an early-stage deep tech venture fund, and an Angel Investor with XA Network, Sami supports innovative companies across the APAC landscape. Sami is also a Board Advisor for Katalyst Labs and a Wildlife & Travel Photographer at SearchForWild.com. Prior experience includes roles as a Product Manager at Intuit, a Director and Co-Founder at Figr, and a Director of Sales at Interactive SG. Sami holds an MBA in Strategy & Entrepreneurship from INSEAD, supplemented by corporate education at Duke University, and a BCOM in Management Information Systems from McGill University.