Obaida Hitto is a visionary entrepreneur and strategic storyteller with a decade of global experience in high-stakes journalism, conflict zone reporting, and venture-building across Syria, Ukraine, and beyond. Armed with a Psychology B.A. from the University of Texas at Dallas, Hitto combines sharp behavioral insights with a relentless drive to uncover opportunities in the world’s most complex environments—skills now channeled into shaping innovative ventures and driving impact through venture capital.
As a war zone correspondent Obaida Hitto mastered the art of rapid decision-making under pressure, producing groundbreaking reports from frontlines in Idlib, Aleppo, and Kharkiv. This expertise in crisis navigation, risk assessment, and cross-cultural communication translates seamlessly into identifying resilient startups and scalable solutions in volatile markets.
A proven operational architect, Hitto founded and led information units at organizations like the Omran Center for Strategic Studies, designing systems for data-driven analysis, trend forecasting, and strategic storytelling. At TRT Arabic, Hitto built workflows from scratch, trained teams, and orchestrated international interviews with high-profile figures—from military leaders to policymakers—showcasing an ability to bridge global networks and amplify voices that matter.
Beyond the field, Obaida Hitto is a multilingual content strategist (fluent in English, Arabic, Turkish) and digital storyteller, crafting viral narratives for NGO’s, corporations, and major news outlets. This talent for shaping compelling narratives fuels a passion for elevating startups with purpose, particularly those addressing post-conflict reconstruction, humanitarian tech, or cross-border innovation.
Certified in hostile environment survival, mediation, and diplomatic relations, Hitto brings a rare blend of grit, empathy, and strategic foresight to venture capital. Whether analyzing market shifts in collapsing economies, rebuilding communities in Azaz, or negotiating with globalMore...