Learning Circle with Adnan Hassan

Adnan Hassan stands at the intersection of global finance, technology innovation, and sovereign development. In his role on the Board of Directors of the World Bank Group, he shaped international finance strategies that continue influencing development policies worldwide. His pioneering work in the early 1990s helped establish one of the world’s first internet-based trading platforms, positioning him as an early architect of digital financial and knowledge infrastructure. As best-selling author of “A Practical Guide to Sovereign Wealth Funds,” Hassan has become a leading voice in alternative investment strategies.

Hassan currently serves as Chairman and CEO of the BIG Ideas Foundation and Mindful Ventures, B.V., organizations dedicated to fostering innovation in diversified investing strategies and conscious capital allocation. He champions the creation of a “Small States Asset Class” to unlock new investment opportunities and drive capital flows to uncorrelated global markets.

Recently, he spoke at the Shahzada Dawood Learning Circle (SDLC) on “The 7 Relationships of Life: Finding Your Purpose.” In his talk, he emphasized the value of intentional living and conscious decision-making. Through his framework of seven core relationships, encompassing ancestral connections, partnerships, professional purpose, and self-awareness, he guided the SDLC participants on what meaningful impact looks like.