Christopher M. Schroeder, a seasoned U.S. internet executive and
venture investor travelled to Dubai, Cairo, Amman, Beirut, Istanbul and even Damascus and met thousands of talented, successful, and intrepid young entrepreneurs willing to take on the political, cultural, legal and societal challenges to their worlds.
The Times unearthed a corporate intelligence company with a close interest in Sri Lanka, a property
investor who lobbies for Israel and a
venture capitalist keen on strong ties to fund the # 147,000 bill he notched up on
travel and hotels, sometimes including first class
travel and five - star hotels.