Rina Bardic

Rina is the co-founder of Blue Oceans Ventures, and a former advisor to the Abu Dhabi Investment Office.  Rina specializes in FDI attraction, innovative solution for entrepreneurship and innovation development.

Rina is experienced in working with regional governments in strategy development – developing and executing comprehensive baseline for investment attraction strategy and economic diversification, including building and executing successful plans to attract international investors. She’s worked across multiple sectors with strong focus on financial services, agriculture, healthcare  media and entertainment industries. She’s recognized for the ability to deliver practical, sustainable solutions that clarify strategic direction and deliver public value.

Rina is passionate about inspiring young people to entrepreneurship and helping prepare them to participate in the workforce through volunteering, internships, summer camps, and vocational training. She’s volunteered with 1776 ( fist accelerator in the UAE), Ellevate network, a global network of professional women and Save the Children, the world’s leading independent organization for children.