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.
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.”
Outside of her business expertise, Noor very candidly opens up about her work-life balance, working with her father, motherhood and her daily routine.
0:00 Intro
3:08 Wealth, Health, and Education
6:56 Have We Become Too Transactional as a Society?
8:03 Are We Slaves to Our Phones?
10:00 Raising Kids in the Age of Technology
13:00 The Accidental Entrepreneur
18:00 Joining the Family Business
21:28 Starting Zen Yoga
34:26 Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur
25:12 Founding Global Ventures
30:22 VC in the MENA
29:02 Tech Innovation
33:54 HealthTech FinTech
37:00 AgriTech
41:00 The Future of Healthcare
44:07 AI
46:54 The Future of Education
53:04 Being a Shark on Shark Tank
57:06 Sharing Knowledge in Arabic
1:0210 Work Life Balance
1:07:29 Exercise and Gratitude
1:12:00 Lessons from Motherhood
1:16:00 Breaking New Trails
1:18:00 Creating 13,000 Jobs
1:21:30 Conviction vs. Arrogance
1:26:00 Relaxation Reflection
1:32:10 The Importance of "The Pause"
1:37:00 Dreams
1:38:40 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Future Plans
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Credits
Noor Sweid | Guest
Ryan Ismail | COO
Faisal Nejaim | Show Manager
Tito | Creative Director
Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager
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