Yossi Hasson, Managing Director of Techstars, presented at GEC Johannesburg in March 2017 about investing in emerging markets. Techstars runs four accelerator programs across four continents and has invested in over 700 companies, helping them gain access to global networks. The presentation highlighted that emerging markets represent significant growth opportunities, with the middle class in emerging economies projected to reach 1.1 billion people and $2.5 trillion in consumer spending by 2050.