Robin Butler is a Partner at Sturgeon Capital, a London-based VC investing in early-stage startups in nascent venture ecosystems. ​Robin has spent the last 10 years living, working, and studying in emerging markets, including a degree in Arabic and Middle Eastern History, 9 months living in Iran learning Farsi, and the last five and a half years working for Sturgeon Capital in Central and South Asia. This somewhat eclectic, atypical background for a VC brings a different perspective on the opportunity set in the countries where Sturgeon invests, as well as a passion for delivering a positive impact through our portfolio investments. ​Robin is responsible for the deal sourcing, due diligence, and investment side of the business at Sturgeon, spending two-thirds of his time traveling. ​We will hear from him on: ​-His role in accelerating the digital transition in emerging markets such as Bangladesh ​-The future of digital transformation and its impact on businesses and society ​-The role of venture capital in promoting digital transformation ​-The cultural understanding of investment decision-making & his strategies for making successful early-stage investments