<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430141/open_sms">Send us a text</a>What 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:<ul><li>The story behind Coming of Age, her bestselling book on MENA startups</li><li>How Zen Yoga taught her more than a billion-dollar IPO</li><li>Building a VC firm that backs 68+ startups across 3 continents</li><li>The rise of the creator economy and MENA’s digital leap</li><li>How to find your zone of genius—and why it matters</li><li>Advice for young founders and women in venture capital</li></ul> 📌 Whether you're a founder, investor, or curious creator, this episode is packed with insight, clarity, and inspiration.🎧 Now streaming on YouTube &amp; all major podcast platforms. Follow us:Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forward_moves/">https://www.instagram.com/forward_moves/</a> X: <a href="https://x.com/forward_moovz">https://x.com/forward_moovz</a> Lina’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lina_movements/">https://www.instagram.com/lina_movements/</a> Raja’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/octoraj/">https://www.instagram.com/octoraj/</a>  Follow Noor:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/noor_sweid/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/noor_sweid/?hl=en</a>  chapters:00:00 Introduction 01:12 Welcome to Forward Moves 01:41 Meet Noor Sweid: A Trailblazer in Venture Capital 04:22 Noor's Journey: From Biotech to Yoga 06:13 The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship 07:56 The Evolution of Work and Entrepreneurship 11:22 Addressing the Funding Gap in MENA 14:28 The Role of Women in Venture Capital 17:04 Introducing 'Coming of Age': Stories of MENA Founders 20:21 Embracing New Technologies 20:42 Regulation and Founders' Stories 22:56 Media Evolution and Personal Growth 26:33 The Rise of the Creative Economy 31:33 Investment Opportunities and Challenges 33:54 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 38:01 Final Thoughts and Reflections<a href="https://www.patreon.com/forward_moves">Support the show</a>

Send us a text What 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+ star...

Empowering Founders: Noor Sweid’s Incredible Coming of Age Journey