Jigar Sagar

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Jigar Sagar is a UAE-based serial entrepreneur, strategic investor, government advisor, author, and founder of Triliv Holdings, with 15+ years of experience building and scaling over 31 ventures valued at a combined USD 350 million. With a degree in Business Administration from the American University in Dubai, a master’s in Financial Management from the University of Melbourne, and early professional experience in finance, Jigar went on to build multiple businesses, becoming instrumental in shaping the UAE’s digital and entrepreneurial ecosystem. He has enabled over 250,000 entrepreneurs, advises government entities and free zones, speaks at global conferences, and writes the LinkedIn newsletter Entrepreneur’s Edge. He is also the author of The Hidden Code for Business Success. Jigar was named among Arabian Business’s 50 Indian Aces in 2024, recognised by Gulf News at Invest UAE and at the Sharjah Investment Forum & World Investment Conference in 2025, and received the International Author Excellence Award and Tablon’s Investor of the Year Award in 2026.
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Why execution is the new innovation

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Why the Gulf’s oldest money is making the region’s boldest startup bets

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Real estate tokenisation in the UAE – what does it mean for investors?

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The rise of always-on content and what it means for agency production

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Why tech startups are not for the faint of heart – The cost of ambition in the Gulf

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How to anticipate market shifts before they become mainstream

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Why business leaders can’t wait around for motivation

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The importance of online reviews and how to turn them into business growth

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Can you really study to become a great leader?

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Am I really an entrepreneur?

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