
Season 5 · Episode 123
Venture Capitalism, AI, HealthTech & The Education System | Noor Sweid 123
<p>Noor Sweid is an influential figure in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. She is the founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm that in
September 22, 20241h 35m
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<p>Noor Sweid is an influential figure in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. She is the founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm that invests in high-growth startups across emerging markets, particularly focusing on technology and innovation.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Before establishing Global Ventures, Noor held key leadership positions in various industries. She was the Chief Investment Officer at The Dubai Future Foundation and led the first ever dual listing of Depa on NASDAQ Dubai and the London Stock Exchange.In addition to her business roles, Noor Sweid is a strong advocate for diversity and women in business. She is known for her efforts to foster entrepreneurship in the MENA region and has been featured on several prestigious lists, including Forbes Middle East’s “Most Powerful Women in Business.”</p><p></p><p>Outside of her business expertise, Noor very candidly opens up about her work-life balance, working with her father, motherhood and her daily routine.</p><p></p><p></p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>3:08 Wealth, Health, and Education</p><p>6:56 Have We Become Too Transactional as a Society?</p><p>8:03 Are We Slaves to Our Phones?</p><p>10:00 Raising Kids in the Age of Technology</p><p>13:00 The Accidental Entrepreneur</p><p>18:00 Joining the Family Business</p><p>21:28 Starting Zen Yoga</p><p>34:26 Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur</p><p>25:12 Founding Global Ventures</p><p>30:22 VC in the MENA</p><p>29:02 Tech Innovation</p><p>33:54 HealthTech FinTech</p><p>37:00 AgriTech</p><p>41:00 The Future of Healthcare</p><p>44:07 AI</p><p>46:54 The Future of Education</p><p>53:04 Being a Shark on Shark Tank</p><p>57:06 Sharing Knowledge in Arabic</p><p>1:0210 Work Life Balance</p><p>1:07:29 Exercise and Gratitude</p><p>1:12:00 Lessons from Motherhood</p><p>1:16:00 Breaking New Trails</p><p>1:18:00 Creating 13,000 Jobs</p><p>1:21:30 Conviction vs. Arrogance</p><p>1:26:00 Relaxation Reflection</p><p>1:32:10 The Importance of "The Pause"</p><p>1:37:00 Dreams</p><p>1:38:40 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Future Plans</p><p></p><p></p><p>Noor Sweid</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/47wX5GB</p><p>LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3Zy9iJ6</p><p>Forbes https://bit.ly/3zoHMDb</p><p></p><p></p><p>Global Ventures</p><p>Website https://bit.ly/4guQznD</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Mo Show</p><p>Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv</p><p>Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4</p><p>Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2</p><p>Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xN</p><p>Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v</p><p>X https://bit.ly/3KanEnJ</p><p>TikTok https://bit.ly/43L92po</p><p>Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM</p><p>Email [email protected]</p><p></p><p></p><p>Presented By KAFD</p><p></p><p>The App</p><p>Website https://bit.ly/3YktQUI</p><p>Instagram https://bit.ly/3YFpWGn</p><p>X https://bit.ly/3LMJOzi</p><p>LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3A0b2QJ</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Credits</p><p>Noor Sweid | Guest</p><p>Ryan Ismail | COO</p><p>Faisal Nejaim | Show Manager</p><p>Tito | Creative Director</p><p>Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager</p><p>Powered by “STUCK?” | Translators </p>