Send us a textWhat does it take to build billion-dollar businesses and empower the next generation of founders across MENA? In this episode, Raja Haddad sits down with Noor Sweid, VC powerhouse, author, and Shark Tank judge. Noor shares her journey from scaling IPOs to reshaping the region’s entrepreneurial future.🔍 What to expect:The story behind Coming of Age, her bestselling book on MENA startupsHow Zen Yoga taught her more than a billion-dollar IPOBuilding a VC firm that backs 68+ startups across 3 continentsThe rise of the creator economy and MENA’s digital leapHow to find your zone of genius—and why it mattersAdvice for young founders and women in venture capital📌 Whether you're a founder, investor, or curious creator, this episode is packed with insight, clarity, and inspiration.🎧 Now streaming on YouTube & all major podcast platforms.Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forward_moves/ X: https://x.com/forward_moovz Lina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lina_movements/ Raja’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octoraj/ Follow Noor:https://www.instagram.com/noor_sweid/?hl=en chapters:00:00 Introduction01:12 Welcome to Forward Moves01:41 Meet Noor Sweid: A Trailblazer in Venture Capital04:22 Noor's Journey: From Biotech to Yoga06:13 The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship07:56 The Evolution of Work and Entrepreneurship11:22 Addressing the Funding Gap in MENA14:28 The Role of Women in Venture Capital17:04 Introducing 'Coming of Age': Stories of MENA Founders20:21 Embracing New Technologies20:42 Regulation and Founders' Stories22:56 Media Evolution and Personal Growth26:33 The Rise of the Creative Economy31:33 Investment Opportunities and Challenges33:54 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs38:01 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsSupport the show

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