Podcasts about global ventures

Today we welcome one of the Middle East's most successful angel investors and venture capitalists, listed in 'FORBES 100 Most Powerful Business Women 2025'. Noor Sweid explains her journey, from early career in management consultancy and relocating to Dubai, followed by growing and listing a business on the London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Dubai in 2008 (Depa), through to establishing her VC business, Global Ventures, in 2018. She sets the scene for the investing dynamics of MENA (Middle East North Africa), where the domestic market comprises 450 million people, half of whom are below 30 years old. Noor explains both the geographic and industry opportunities, why she established Global Ventures, and the priorities in their investment process. From fintech, agritech, consumer goods and solving the most pressing medical challenges, she details their approach, selection criteria, and the characteristics they look for.  She explains how they prioritise, how much they become involved in their investee companies, what they look for in “winning entrepreneurs” and why they believe their success rate can be higher than typical industry norms. Subscribe to stay up to date with our range of fascinating interviews, featuring some of the biggest names in global finance and business! The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube 

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen speaks with Terry Doyle, Managing Partner at Telus Global Ventures, about the evolving role of corporate venture capital (CVC) in business strategy. Terry discusses his path from Nokia and Microsoft to leading one of Canada's top CVC arms. With 30+ deals in 2023 and a dual “investor + customer” model, Telus is redefining how corporates fuel innovation. The conversation covers AI in emerging verticals, enterprise partnerships, and Canada's place in global tech. Founders, investors, and policy leaders alike will find actionable insights and strategic guidance throughout this episode.Terry's Unconventional Career Path (00:00:49)* From law school to Nokia's corporate development during the iPhone disruption.* Lessons from Nokia's decline: "The paranoid survive" (Andy Grove) and the dangers of engineering-centric cultures.* Transition to Microsoft pre-Satya Nadella: Pitching $400M deals in an era where "revenue below $1B wasn't reported."How Telus Builds Through Venture Capital (00:14:51)* Telus's evolution from telco to tech & services powerhouse* Over 90% of investments include commercial partnerships* Measuring ROI through value capture: “$34M in portfolio revenue last year, targeting $60M this year.”Navigating M&A and Corporate Integration (00:28:43)* Why integration, not pricing, kills most acquisitions* Founders: plan to stay 3+ years post-acquisition* The liquidity logjam: public markets are closed, valuations remain stickyAI's Vertical and Observability Revolution (00:43:00)* Why Telus is betting on vertical LLMs and AI observability tools* Applications in health, agriculture, and cybersecurity* “AI isn't a side bet, it's foundational to our product strategy.”Canada's Innovation Imperative (00:32:58)* Only 6% of Canadian corporates invest in venture (vs. 40% in the U.S.)* “If you don't like change, you're going to hate irrelevance.”* The need for more startup acquisitions, angel reinvestment, and risk tolerance from corporate leadersAbout Terry DoyleTerry Doyle is Managing Partner at Telus Global Ventures, leading strategic investments across Telus' digital health, agriculture, and AI verticals. A veteran of British Telecom, Nokia, and Microsoft, Terry has negotiated global M&A deals and now helps startups scale through Telus' commercial ecosystem. Passionate about Canadian tech, Terry is also a long-time supporter of C100 and innovation policy.Connect with Terry Doyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doyleterryVisit Telus Global Ventures Website: https://www.telus.com/en/ventures/global-venturesConnect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

What does it take to be a globally minded investor in today's ever-evolving landscape? In this unmissable episode, host Barbara Bickham sits down with Erika Aquino—angel investor, strategic advisor, and head of m Squad—to dive deep into investing with purpose and heart. Erika shares her dynamic journey from boardroom legacy in The Philippines to championing women and minority-led startups worldwide. You’ll hear her sharp insights on the explosive impact of AI, why founder EQ is a make-or-break factor, and how global crises (from disaster-prone regions to food supply) are reframing what impactful investing truly means. Whether you’re an aspiring investor, a founder, or a changemaker, this conversation offers real talk on values-driven investment and the future of angel funding. Guest Information Guest Name: Erika Aquino Bio: Erika Aquino is an angel investor, strategic adviser, and the head of m Squad, a Singapore-based investment group with a global focus. Raised and based in The Philippines, Erika is dedicated to supporting women and minority founders in fields like sustainability, wellness, future of work, and education. Her investment style centers on community impact, founder chemistry, and leveraging technology for good. Links: Website: https://erika-aquino.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-aquino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamerikaaquino/ Episode Outline Erika Aquino’s Journey to Investing Discover Erika’s transition from supporting her father’s tech company in The Philippines to forging her own path as a global angel investor, with a focus on legacy, impact, and growth in community-driven ventures. Thesis-Driven Investing with Heart Erika lays out her investment criteria: backing women and minority founders in critical sectors (sustainability, wellness, the future of work, education, and adjacent areas). She shares how her upbringing in The Philippines shaped her commitment to impactful, values-driven investments. AI, Founder EQ, and the Future of Venture A fast-paced look at how AI is turbocharging diligence, research, and even daily routines—plus why human intelligence and emotional intelligence remain irreplaceable in venture. Erika and Barbara debate the evolving human/AI dynamic and discuss the critical importance of founder mindset and community engagement in tomorrow’s ecosystem. Transcript For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://femalevclab.com Host & Show Info Host Name: Barbara Bickham About the Host: Barbara Bickham is an accomplished technologist, investor, and mentor dedicated to amplifying the voices and impact of female venture leaders around the globe. Podcast Website: https://femalevclab.com Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts – Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and keep bringing you the most inspiring stories.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @femalevclab LinkedIn: Female VC Lab X (formerly Twitter): @femalevclab Join the conversation: Comment on LinkedIn, DM us your thoughts on Instagram, or share your favorite moments using #FemaleVCLab. Share this episode with a friend—tag us on social and let us know your #1 takeaway!

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Welcome to Episode 88 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I'm joined by Medea Nocentini, Senior Partner at Global Ventures and Founder of C3 – Companies Creating Change, about scaling impact across the Middle East and Africa.Medea brings a unique blend of corporate strategy, venture capital, and impact entrepreneurship. At Global Ventures, she invests in growth-stage startups transforming emerging markets through technology.As founder of C3, a B Corp-certified social enterprise, she has supported over 300 impact-driven startups across 27 countries, helping them raise more than $550 million to date.In this episode, we discuss:The evolution of impact investing in the Middle East and AfricaKey challenges and opportunities for startups in frontier marketsHow C3 builds scalable programs to support foundersThe role of partnerships and ecosystem-building in driving long-term impactLet's dive in. ----------------------------------------Thrive in the Impact Economy.Join 20k+. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and curated products that drive the Impact Economy. Our mission is to highlight and celebrate the founders, creators, investors, and conscious brands shaping the future of conscious business and philanthropy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.com

How the MENA region's young population and rapid tech adoption are fueling Web3 growth. My interview with Noor Sweid, Founder of Global Ventures. Powered by Phoenix Group

In this insightful conversation, Noor shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career—from dreaming of law to mastering consulting, leading a global IPO, and embracing risk as a venture capitalist. A story of resilience, curiosity, and the power of embracing uncertainty.00:09- About Noor Sweid Noor Sweid is the founder of Global Ventures, a venture capital firm with assets under management exceeding $300 million.

I'm thrilled to share our latest episode with you, featuring an incredible guest, Joe Rotondi. Joe is an alumnus of Saint John's University, co-founder of Unit Network, and founder of Joe Roll Capital. Our conversation was nothing short of inspiring, and I can't wait for you to hear it!Here are some of the key takeaways and intriguing points from our chat:

In this episode of Greater Than Podcast, Elijah Murrell interviews John Smithwick, founder of Global Ventures, From reaching the lost to challenging a Voodoo Priest John shares his early experiences that ignited his passion for reaching the unreached, the challenges faced in the mission field, and miraculous encounters with witch doctors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of stepping out in faith, the power of God in healing, and the necessity of boldness in confronting darkness. John encourages listeners to embrace their assignments and highlights the ongoing work of Global Ventures in various countries.

11 year NFL Veteran Chris Hetherington joins the community to chat about being a CEO at Fathead, his leadership style, owning a Japanese Basketball Team, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Athletes & Assets. We do not accept liability for any advice given in this video, and viewers are encouraged to seek professional guidance before making any business decisions. Additionally, the participation of athletes in this video does not imply endorsement or sponsorship by their respective employers.

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 Intro3:08 Wealth, Health, and Education6:56 Have We Become Too Transactional as a Society?8:03 Are We Slaves to Our Phones?10:00 Raising Kids in the Age of Technology13:00 The Accidental Entrepreneur18:00 Joining the Family Business21:28 Starting Zen Yoga34:26 Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur25:12 Founding Global Ventures30:22 VC in the MENA29:02 Tech Innovation33:54 HealthTech FinTech37:00 AgriTech41:00 The Future of Healthcare44:07 AI46:54 The Future of Education53:04 Being a Shark on Shark Tank57:06 Sharing Knowledge in Arabic1:0210 Work Life Balance1:07:29 Exercise and Gratitude1:12:00 Lessons from Motherhood1:16:00 Breaking New Trails1:18:00 Creating 13,000 Jobs1:21:30 Conviction vs. Arrogance1:26:00 Relaxation Reflection1:32:10 The Importance of "The Pause"1:37:00 Dreams1:38:40 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Future PlansNoor SweidInstagram https://bit.ly/47wX5GBLinkedIn https://bit.ly/3Zy9iJ6Forbes https://bit.ly/3zoHMDbGlobal VenturesWebsite https://bit.ly/4guQznDThe Mo ShowYoutube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZvApple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xNAnghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uyInstagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5vX https://bit.ly/3KanEnJTikTok https://bit.ly/43L92poWebsite https://bit.ly/3H2DhMMEmail info@themopodcast.comPresented By KAFDThe AppWebsite https://bit.ly/3YktQUIInstagram https://bit.ly/3YFpWGnX https://bit.ly/3LMJOziLinkedIn https://bit.ly/3A0b2QJCreditsNoor Sweid | GuestRyan Ismail | COOFaisal Nejaim | Show ManagerTito | Creative DirectorYoussef Hamieh | Production ManagerPowered by “STUCK?” | Translators

In this episode of Sustainability with Substance, Stephanie Niven is joined by Paul Ronalds, CEO of Global Ventures at Save the Children, looking at on the ground, impactful routes to delivering change across different drivers, pulling together health tech innovation, climate adaptation insurance, and decarbonising cooking facilities into a sustainability landscape, comparing opportunities and approaches across the public and private markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Saeed Murad, Senior Partner at Global Ventures, joins Dave and Dharm to demystify the dynamic fintech ecosystem in the Middle East and Africa. With a current population of over 1.5 billion, expected to grow to 3-4 billion, and a significant youth demographic, the region is ripe for innovation and expansion. Saeed discusses how the UAE and Saudi Arabia are rapidly becoming global fintech hubs through strategic investments, innovative policies, and strong infrastructure development. This proactive approach is creating a competitive yet collaborative environment, driving growth in sectors like fintech, digital health, and AI. He also sheds light on Africa's burgeoning tech scene, where countries like Egypt and Nigeria are leading the way in adopting mobile technology, digital payments, and fintech solutions. With a young, eager population, Africa is quickly becoming a major player in the global tech landscape. Drawing from his extensive experience, including roles at Jamalon and Groupon UAE, Saeed offers insights into Dubai's progressive growth strategy, the rise of fintech unicorns like Tabby, and the evolving regulatory landscape. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the opportunities and challenges in expanding into new markets and attracting top talent, highlighting the region's potential for continued evolution in the fintech sector. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, or investor, this discussion is filled with valuable insights into the future of fintech in the Middle East and Africa.

Kristine Thompson is a CEO, investor, entrepreneur, and board director from Trinidad & Tobago. She has held regional CEO positions for various companies in the Caribbean, including a regional snack manufacturer, a private equity energy fund and Canadian-based golf brand Cabot's world class golf course and luxury real estate development on the island of Saint Lucia. In 2012, she co-founded Yay! Entertainment. More recently, she co-founded and serves as Managing Partner of Rise Guyana, a real estate fund she started with two other members of the 3i network. Kristine holds degrees from Queen's University and Harvard Business School and has been a 3i member since 2023.Listen to the episode to hear:- Launching international franchises & funds in the Caribbean- The importance of developing and nurturing a network- Development opportunities in underappreciated marketsLearn more about 3i Members and follow us on LinkedIn for updates. Subscribe to the Rosen Report here.

John Smithwick, of Global Ventures, shares this powerful message about the year of open doors. People are crying out to hear the Gospel of Jesus!

In this episode of the Digital Executive, hosted by Brian Thomas at Coruzant Technologies, we dive into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Graeme and Leanne Carling, Scotland's powerhouse couple. With a saga that begins with overcoming early failures to becoming Scotland's largest privately-owned landlord, the Carlings share the grit and strategy behind their success. Graeme, influenced by financial education icons like Robert Kiyosaki, alongside Leanne, with her acute talent for sourcing acquisitions and deal-making, have expanded their empire beyond real estate into sectors including engineering, AI, and green energy.Leanne, as the Mergers and Acquisitions Director at United Capital, elaborates on her criteria for selecting lucrative deals, emphasizing cash flow, capital, and equity. Meanwhile, Graeme reflects on the Carlings' humble beginnings during the financial crash, purchasing single-family homes and gradually diversifying their investments based on market opportunities and future trends.Now operating globally, with recent expansions into the U.S. market and investments in AI and security, the Carlings are excited about the future. They share insights into their latest ventures, such as Elevate Holdings in Florida, focusing on civil and structural engineering, and their interest in government contracts and health tech. This episode not only highlights the Carlings' remarkable path to entrepreneurship but also showcases their continuous quest for growth, innovation, and the impact of partnership in business success.

At Leap in Saudi this week, Noor Sweid of Global Ventures said the VC made 7.4 times their initial investment from startup Tabby, while AWS announced it will invest $5BN into its infrastructure in the kingdom, and Mohamed Alabbar is among Emirati elite invited to Mukesh Ambani's son's wedding.

Sunny Zhang is the founder of TrueLeap, an edtech platform, and founding partner of Born Global Ventures, an early-stage startup studio focused on immigrant founders. Sunny joins the show today to talk about all the various hats she wears within Houston innovation, as well as to re-introduce Houston Women in VC, a monthly meet up for female investors. 

In this episode of 'The Brand Called You,' we sit down with Mark Minevich, a prominent figure at the forefront of technology and digital transformation. As the President of Going Global Ventures and the author of the best-selling book 'Our Planet Powered by AI,' Mark shares his insights into the global impact of artificial intelligence. Join us as we delve into the transformative potential of AI and the need for a paradigm shift in education. This is a conversation that transcends the realms of innovation and ventures into the profound intersection of technology and humanity.  [00:35] - About Mark Minevich Mark is the President of Going Global Ventures.  He is an AI Strategist and expert, UN Advisor, Private Investor and Venture Capitalist. Mark is the author of a book titled, ‘Our Planet Powered by AI.' --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

بزنس بالعربي بودكاستالاجتهاد والاستمرارية يضمنان لك النتيجة، ضيفنا في هذه الحلقة قضى أربع سنوات كاملة يتعلم ويسعى ليحقق حلمًا واحدًا فقط، وهو أن يصبح مستثمرًا في رأس المال المغامر. قد يكون مفهوم الـ Venture Capital مألوفًا للبعض وغريبًا للبعض الآخر، ولهذا فإن ضيفنا في هذه الحلقة هو مثال قوي يمكنكم من خلاله التعرف أكثر على رأس المال المغامر أو صاحب رأس المال المغامر، لأن الضيف كان بالفعل مغامرًا في رحلته. 

Noor Sweid is the General Partner of Global Ventures, a UAE-based international venture capital firm with presence in Cairo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Tunis and Lagos. Noor was the Chief Investment Officer at The Dubai Future Foundation and Managing Partner at Leap Ventures.Prior, Noor joined her family business, Depa, where she scaled the business tenfold, executed four cross border acquisitions and led the region's first IPO on the LSE and the NASDAQ Dubai, achieving a billion+ dollar valuation. Noor has also been recognized in Forbes' World's Top 50 Women in Tech, and the Arabian Business 100 Most Powerful Arab Women list. And to top it off, she has also received the prestigous Arab Woman Award for Finance.

Imagine a journey where financial freedom and prosperity are the destinations. That's what today's episode with Beth Underhill will tackle. Join us in a thrilling conversation about the dynamic realm of commercial real estate investments, where opportunities abound, and your story begins. Key Takeaways to Listen forHow to vet the right real estate partnersChallenges of handling construction and how to overcome themThe life-changing impact of joining real estate events as an investorWhy you should invest in commercial real estate vs. other asset classQualities to look for in business partners when investing overseasResources Mentioned in This EpisodeFacebookTikTok AirbnbSurvivorApartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor About Beth UnderhillBeth is the founder of Lifestyle Equities Group / Lifestyle Ventures and the CMO of MTN Investment Group. Active in construction and real estate for 20+ years, she has redeveloped over $5M in single-family homes and assisted in the construction of over $35M in outdoor living spaces. Beth is also a Co-GP on 500+ multifamily units, 126-bed student housing property, holds equity in an RV park and a hotel in Panama, hosts on Airbnb Arbitrage, and has more properties and hotels under contract.As an entrepreneur for over 25 years, Beth has mastered the areas of finance, marketing, and client relations. Her extensive real estate and construction background drives her passion for ensuring individuals/families have a safe, functional, and loving place to call home or vacation.Connect with BethWebsite: Lifestyle Equities GroupLinkedIn: Beth Januzzi UnderhillInstagram: @investingwithbethTikTok: @investingwithbethPhone Number: (513) 470-1078To Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com, and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorsGrow Your Show, LLCThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adam

Bloomberg News US Economy Reporter Reade Pickert explains how historic labor force gains US women have made in recent months are at risk of stalling as a pandemic-era lifeline to daycare providers expires, with more than 70,000 child-care programs estimated to be in danger of closing. Noor Sweid, Founder and Managing Partner at Global Ventures, shares her thoughts on venture capital investing in the Middle East and Africa. Chris Callison-Burch, Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses how ChatGPT can assist teachers in education. And we Drive to the Close with Eric Freedman, CIO at U.S. Bank Asset Management. Hosts: Tim Stenovec and Simone Foxman. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thanks to Super Entrepreneurs like Mark Zuckerberg and Mark Cuban, it has become very fashionable to start up a tech company. But there's a million ways you can go out of business. Today we speak to Maan and Weeda Hamdan and ask how to avoid those pitfalls by partnering with their company Hexa Global Ventures.

How can NGOs pivot towards innovation, agility and impact? Social Impact Pioneers Isaac Nyangolo of Zeraki and Paul Ronalds from Save the Children's Global Ventures share their journey. Faced with a rapidly changing world and the tremendous need for systemic reform, NGOs like Save the Children are venturing beyond the bounds of traditional funding models and approaches. Navigating the tumultuous waters of non-governmental organisation funding, they're pivoting towards innovation in order to achieve their ambitious missions. Paul Ronalds joins the conversation to share why Save the Children, went on a brave journey of transformation beginning by recognising the growing limitations of traditional philanthropy and grants. Paul shares how they embarked on a mission to explore new territories—impact investing, technology, and social enterprise and in the process set up Save the Children Global Ventures (SCGV). SCGV is the dedicated entity created to explore innovative finance funding mechanisms and take new technologies to scale. The venture has helped generate significant traction for organisations like Zeraki, a Kenyan-based ed-tech firm that not only proved to be a sound financial investment, but also aligned with the mission of Save the Children. Meet Isaac Nyangolo, social innovator, entrepreneur, CEO and Co-Founder of Zeraki. There have been great strides taken in getting children some education, but more than half all 10-year-olds from poor and middle income countries are unable to read and understand a short age-appropriate text. With the predictions of climate related disasters and migration becoming a reality, the access to quality education may well slip further. Isaac is on a mission to democratise education and create access to quality learning through online tools and data. During our conversation he advocates for agile support from funders and supporters to scale and grow economically sound, lasting and impactful solutions. Prepare yourself for a good dowse of inspirations coupled with practical ideas and insights as Paul and Isaac share their warts and all journey. Links: • Save the Children Global Ventures: https://scgv.org/ • Zeraki: https://www.zeraki.app/ • UNESCO, The World Needs Almost 69 Million New Teachers to Reach the 2030 Education Goals: https://uis.unesco.org/en/document/world-needs-almost-69-million-new-teachers-reach-2030-education-goals • Holon IQ, $10tn global education market in 2030: https://www.holoniq.com/notes/10-trillion-global-education-market-in-2030 • Save the Children, Impact Funds: https://savethechildreninvestments.org.au/ • Kevin Starr & Sarah Miers, “No Where To Grow”, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Oct 2020: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/nowhere_to_grow • Greg Coussa, “To Impact Millions, the Social Sector Needs to Scale Up Scaling Up”, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Jan 2019: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/to_impact_millions_the_social_sector_needs_to_scale_scaling_up • Global Partnership, Education Data Highlights:https://www.globalpartnership.org/results/education-data-highlights

Pastor Jack shares the update video from Global Ventures in Peru and begins teaching about Priorities. What are your priorities and what does the Bible say our priorities should be?

The CEO of Save the Children Global Ventures, Paul Ronalds, joins us to talk about the impact investing side of Save the Children – unlocking capital and backing truly interesting initiatives around health, education, child protection and climate. Save the Children Global Ventures complements traditional grant-making and philanthropy with an increased use of innovative financing instruments, including loans, guarantees and blended finance funds.  They work with a wide range of start-ups and investors, and are establishing a family of impact funds to crowd-in private sector investment to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Paul has served as a senior advisor to two Australian Prime Ministers; was Deputy CEO of World Vision Australia and, for the last nine years, served as CEO of Save the Children Australia. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 200+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.   

In this week's Espresso, we cover investment updates from VIOO, SCAPE, Fivvy, Ceibo, Asaas, and Motrix. Plus, we talk about the new funds launched by QED Investors and Bicycle Capital.OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:[00:28] – Bicycle Capital announced the launch of a $500M fund.[00:42] – VIOO raised a $1M Seed round.[00:58] – SCAPE raised $1.3M in an over-subscribed round.[01:12] – Fivvy raised a $4M round from Global Ventures.[01:23] – QED Investors raised nearly $1B for two new funds.[01:37] – Ceibo announced a $30M Series B funding.[01:51] – Asaas secured an additional $20.9M in funding.[02:08] – Motrix received a contribution of $2.9M.[02:22] – Crossing Borders: Luis Rubén Chávez: Helping Mexicans build their financial healthRESOURCES & PEOPLE MENTIONED:Startups: VIOO, SCAPE, Fivvy, Ceibo, Asaas, and MotrixVCs and Investors: Claure Group, Mubadala Investment Company, Bicycle Capital, Wollef, Kima Ventures, 500 LATAM, Colectivo Jaguara, Global Ventures, QED Investors, Energy Impact Partners, and Grupo ÁgathosPeople: Luis Rubén Chávez

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All-women startup teams receive less than 3% of the venture capital globally whilst male-led startups collect 89% of it. And as if this statistics wasn't depressing enough, the trend is negative. It's getting worse every year.Venture capital investors share their views on the reasons behind such disparity. What are its consequences? What are we as a society missing out if this gap perpetuates? And how can we possibly bridge it?About guests:Lucy Chow is the General Partner at the World Business Angels Investment Forum and a member of the steering committee of the movement 2022 Female Angels. Lucy has been recently recognized by Arabian Business as one of 50 Inspiring Female Business Leaders 2022.Katie Wachsberger is the Co-Founder of DANA Global, an Abu Dhabi based venture builder and investment platform for women-led startups in desert tech, including agritech, foodtech, renewable energy, water solutions, and circular economy. Medea Nocentini is Senior Partner at Global Ventures, an international venture capital firm. She is also the Founder of Companies Creating Change (C3), a UAE-based social enterprise helping impact-driven entrepreneurs in the Middle East and Africa to unlock their growth potential and maximize their positive impact on the community. Vera Futorjanski is the CEO & Founder of Veritas Ventures, a global strategic advisory firm. She is also an investor at Launch Africa Ventures. Vera is on the steering committee of the 2022 Female Angels. She is a serial entrepreneur and is currently building a community for female leaders.About Darya Kamkalova (host):Darya is a data industry professional, a startup mentor, a co-founder of Manifest Taproom (a craft beer bar in Berlin), and a speaker. She is committed to narrowing the gender investment gap for female founders and diverse teams. Darya is based in Berlin, Germany.About this episode: This episode was recorded at the Women's Empowerment Convention organised by the Women's Empowerment Council. WE Council is dedicated to empowering women to achieve their goals, ambitions, and dreams. The event took place in the Dubai Opera on March 8, 2023. The next Women's Empowerment Convention will take place on November 11-12 in Dubai. Venturing Women website:https://www.venturingwomen.org/Follow us on social media:Instagram - LinkedIn

The latest in the LFP's coverage of Fintech in geographical regions and this fascinating balance between the bottom-up and the top-down, between localisation and globalisation of Fintech. As always when covering vast territories containing many nations,  “regions” contain widely differing conditions, not least of which background of FS  structure and infrastructure in the first place. Said, a partner at Global Ventures, is well-placed to give us a tour d'horizon as not just is his day job being a VC specialising in the region but he was previously a CEO, COO and consultant so he is someone who really understands business in the round as well as being born in Jordan and living in Dubai. Topics discussed include: working on a bid for Liverpool Football Club valuing football clubs intangibles and goodwill Said's career journey the Japanese spiral staircase model of career progression where is the Middle East/MENA? Where does it end? geography versus practicality from an investment perspective – the latter often including Turkey and Pakistan eg which is a long way away, whilst eg not including Iran general background to the region/subregions 2022 Tech space VC funding was ~$3.2bn of which just under $1bn went into Fintech historically roots in Levant and Egypt where the older tech companies were born cross-border as an ancient background 400m population in MENA of which 100m in Egypt early stage companies often focus on Egypt/Saudi/UAE as their heartland Etihad and Emirates as GCC exemplars of quality the relevance of geography and historical trading patterns general needs across the region and how they vary Fintech in the GCC trends in the subtypes of Fintech affinity to partner with Fintechs to lower cost to serve GV's Fintech in MENA 2020 Report (main bones of which still apply) when did Fintech take off in the region? a VC community per se in the region emerged roughly 2010 onwards some key regional Fintechs Fintech in the Levant and North America what leads to differences key exemplars the development of Fintech in North Africa is further ahead the further east Fintech and Islamic Banking – some Fintechs offer one or the other or both going forwards unique opportuniti9es in the region and “leapfrogging” shoutouts for Global Ventures what GV are looking for in terms of founders And much much more

Interviewing Abhinav Tandon, Founding Member and Global Spokesperson of Da One Global Ventures In this conversation, Abhinav talks about how they decided to headquarter in the middle east due to all of the interest around sport, the connectivity due to the location, the availability of funds and hunger for innovation. One of the 10 pillars of GCC was also sports. They also identified the importance of sports, tech and funds that Abu Dhabi very warmly welcomed them with. This is also what led them to operate out of the middle east. Da One leverages its robust network of VCs and sports industry leaders to empower startups to soar and scale, driving their operations to new heights. Da One also has an  E-Sports Studio that nurtures early-stage ventures, fostering innovative virtual sports experiences and fostering collaborative opportunities. And the Web 3.0 Studio champions startups that aim to launch and evolve blockchain projects, NFTs, and more, providing essential support for growth. To learn more, visit http://daoneglobal.vc Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.

Sacha Haider, a partner at Global Ventures, joins Business Extra host Kelsey Warner this week to discuss supply chain technology. Haider is the youngest partner in venture capital in the region and she is leading the investment team, focusing on technology and emerging markets. In this podcast episode, they speak on investing in emerging markets, access to digital services and goods, and recent consumption trends. Looking at building a sustainable future, Haider said that supply chain sustainability is among the main areas of importance, in addition to agriculture technology, food security and energy scarcity. In this episode: Sasha Haider's on investing in supply chains (0m 32s) Tech and disruption of supply chains (6m 30s) The consumers that will drive the market (11m 00s) Initiatives in the UAE that will make it more than a hub (18m 47s)   Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we welcome Noor Sweid, managing partner at Global Ventures, to share her insights on venture capital funds and the investment potential of the MENA region. During our discussion, Noor emphasizes the importance of conducting due diligence when choosing an industry to invest in and understanding the stage of startup development it needs help with. She also shares her thoughts on the UAE being the most interesting region for investments in the near future.Furthermore, Noor delves into the world of Web 3.0 and crypto spaces, highlighting the emergence of a new generation of creators who will be Web 3.0 natives. She explains how this will create a new ecosystem that doesn't rely on old Web 2.0 platforms, which will become obsolete. Other topics covered in this episode include:·       The impact of the pandemic on the venture capital industry and the startups in the MENA region·       How to find the right balance between risk and reward when making investment decisions·       The importance of building strong networks and partnerships in the venture capital industryOur website

Today we are joined by Noor Sweid, a Managing Partner at Global Ventures. Over the years, Noor has worked for some of the largest companies in the world, including Charles Schwab and Accenture. Noor has facilitated her family business Depa, a contracting company headquartered in Dubai, multi-million dollar growth and eventual IPO; she's launched and run her own business (the ZenYoga, the first yoga studio in the Middle East and Africa, which she founded in 2006), and ran until its sale in 2014. Most recently, Noor has been an investor and mentor for several startups in the Middle East ecosystem with Global Ventures. Learn More About Global Ventures Here: https://www.global.vc/Twitter of Host (Shamus Madan): @mbitpodcastTwitter of Guest (Noor Sweid): @nsweid

John Smithwick, who is the president and founder of Global Ventures, shares about what God is doing through his ministry.

”I think great looks like a combination of a few things. We always talk about how a startup hits product market fit and then essentially gets a flywheel going in terms of value and everything. So I think 'great' at True Global Ventures from my point of view is us finding that company, that team of serial entrepreneurs and an idea that can essentially change the industry, convincing them that we as a fund can help them to grow exponentially, globally. And us actually helping them to not only close a round with us, but also to grow, and also to close the next round of funding and all subsequent rounds of funding till the ultimate exit. And having that kind of chemistry that maybe after many years later when they come back and look at us they say, 'Hey, thanks for the ride.' We really treasure what you do. And in my new startup, say for example (Because these are serial entrepreneurs that cannot usually sit still, right?) I would love for you True Global Ventures to be our investor again." - Kelly Choo   Fresh out of the studio, Kelly Choo, the founding partner from True Global Ventures shares the backstory of how the fund came together with its investment thesis on investing in repeat serial entrepreneurs. Kelly begins with the story of his career journey as both an entrepreneur and now as an investor, and how he works with his profile companies. Last but not least, he offers his perspectives on the investment outlook for web3 and crypto companies in 2023.   Podcast Information: The show is hosted and produced by Bernard Leong (@bernardleong, Linkedin) and Carol Yin (@CarolYujiaYin, LinkedIn). Proper credits for the intro and end music: "Energetic Sports Drive" and the episode is mixed & edited in both video and audio format by G.Thomas Craig (@gthomascraig, LinkedIn).

Olivia Hipkins is a Managing Partner at Gaia Global, a VC firm focused on active investment in early-stage impact-oriented ventures that transform our economies, lives, and planet. They invest in CleanTech, FoodTech, AgTech, and Materials spaces. Olivia is an investor, operator, and advisor focused on the intersection of sustainability and financial services. She works with investors and companies across venture capital and private equity to integrate sustainability in capital allocation decisions, empowering investment professionals and executive teams to see sustainability as an opportunity for positive impact and returns. She has worked with numerous private companies and investors spanning the real asset markets (including metals & mining, oil & gas, renewable energy, supply chain, and blockchain for real assets), driving strategic initiatives, outlining sustainable growth plans, and developing funding and capital raising plans. Oliva has previously held executive positions at Qenta Inc. (fka Emergent Technology & Payments) and 17 Asset Management, as well as served as an investment professional at Castlelake LP, the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group), and PIMCO. In this episode we talk about: - Impact investing - Solutions for climate change - Return expectations - Some exciting portfolio companies and lots more.. Links mentioned in the episode: Follow Olivia on Twitter - https://twitter.com/odyssey_olivia Gaia Global website - https://gaiaglobal.io/ Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab Subscribe to VC10X for more insightful VC episodes!

Be inspired by Ed & Sheila Deyoe's report from their mission trip to Thailand; with John Smithwick and Global Ventures.

Be inspired by Ed & Sheila Deyoe's report from their mission trip to Thailand; with John Smithwick and Global Ventures.

Today, David is talking to Maan. Maan Hamdan is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with a wealth of hands-on experience providing focused leadership, building effective management teams, and creating, developing, and exiting profitable companies. As a serial entrepreneur, Maan recently founded TechGenies, software development and professional services provider, and TrenData, a predictive Analytics firm. As an investor, Maan invested in many technology firms, including Insala Inc. and MindTap Marketing. Maan sits on the board of Insala, TrenData, and Impact Workforce Technology, among others. Maan founded HRsmart in 1999, formulating the original vision and strategic direction for HRsmart and leading the company to become a multi-national cloud provider of talent management technology. HRsmart had a thousand enterprise clients in over 30 countries when Deltek acquired it in February 2015. In other entrepreneurial efforts, Maan co-founded Directel, a multinational paging company that employed over 500 professionals in Brazil and Argentina. He also co-founded and served as chairman of the board for CNI, an executive recruiting firm, and Careernet, a public career board based in Florida. As a corporate executive, Maan headed the national indirect distribution for PageNet, at one time the largest paging company in the world. He also held various senior sales and marketing positions for telecommunications conglomerate GTE (currently Verizon.) He received his BE in computer systems engineering from the American University in Beirut and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. In 2016, Maan and his wife, Weeda, founded Education Unbound, a nonprofit focused on helping expand and support software and environmental sciences education worldwide. (http://www.educationunbound.org (www.educationunbound.org)) What You'll Learn: Career Change from Corporate to Entrepreneurship Exits and Failures HR Tech / Talent Management Fundraising Ecosystem Building Favorite Quote: “It's not about managing your employee talent now! It is about managing the people before they join your company and after they leave.” - The Capital Stack All Things Tech Investing and Value Creation Early growth investor David Paul interviews the world's most excellent ecosystem, learns how to start and scale your own business, and finds an edge in today's capital markets. To connect with David, visit: Twitter - https://twitter.com/davidpaulvc (CLICK HERE) Substack - http://davidpaul.substack.com/ (CLICK HERE) LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/Davidpaulvc (CLICK HERE) IG - https://www.instagram.com/davidpaulvc/ (CLICK HERE) DISCLAIMER: David Paul is the founder and general partner at DWP Capital. All opinions expressed by David and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of DWP capital. This podcast is for formational purposes only and should not be relied upon for decisions. David and guests may maintain positions in the securities discussed on this podcast.

Aujourd'hui, j'accueille Eric Buatois, VC, venture capitalist. Je peux vous dire que vous ne serez pas déçus de cet épisode. Eric a un parcours très riche et inspirant. Juste en lisant sa bio, vous comprendrez.  Eric Buatois has 19 years of active venture capital experience with BGV since 2013, and with Sofinnova Ventures as a General Partner from 2001 till 2013. He is a lead investor who truly enjoys building global companies and has demonstrated experience in executing spin-offs from large companies. He serves on the boards of several companies such NGD Systems, Scalefast, Onymos, Madkudu and Platform.sh. He recently served on the board of Profitect (acquired by Zebra Technology), Intellivision (acquired by Nortek), and Identity Mind Global (merged with Acuant). Eric served as Chairman of the Board of Upek from inception until 2009 including IPO filing in 2006 (and ultimate acquisition by Apple, Nasdaq: AAPL). Eric was instrumental in raising Sofinnova Ventures VI fund ($250M) in 2003, and Sofinnova Ventures VII fund ($375M) especially with international Limited Partners. As a venture investor, Eric Buatois participated in several M&A transactions, 2 IPO filings, and helped raise $1B of venture funds.     Eric Buatois has extensive experience as a private company director, having served 3 times as Chairman of the Board and participated in 4 corporate spinouts.     Prior to becoming a venture capitalist, he spent over 20 years in the Computer and Telecommunications industry. He held several senior management and operational roles at Texas Instruments, Hewlett-Packard and Ericsson. He also negotiated, created, and managed a joint venture in Sweden between HP and Ericsson. In his corporate roles, Eric pioneered and led the development of several very successful products such as Texas Instruments' digital signal processors for the cellular market, Hewlett- Packard's telecommunications products Opencall and Openview, as well as Ericsson's operational support systems for telecom networks.      Eric Buatois is a French citizen and resides in the Bay Area with his wife and 4 children. He enjoys outdoor activities, such as fly fishing, scuba diving, hiking, skiing and golfing. Eric led BGV to be a founding member of the Extreme Tech Challenge (extremetechchallenge.org). It is a non-profit devoted to elevating next generation entrepreneurs creating new technologies and innovations to benefit human kind in line with the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals.     Eric received his MSc In Computer Science and Communications Engineering from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications in Paris in 1982 and graduated from INSEAD Advanced Management Program in 1991.     His past investments include Profitect (ZBRA), Intellivision(NSC), Identity Mind Global (Acuant) UPEK(AAPL), Cortina Systems(INPHI), Hellosoft(IMG), Laszlo Systems (Critical Path) and Scalefast (ESW).  Pour rentrer en contact avec Eric : LinkedIn  BGV  L'épisode vous a appris des choses ? Pour m'encourager et faire connaître ce Podcast, merci de me laisser un avis sur Apple Podcasts en y mettant un nombre d'⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ et surtout n'hésitez pas à partager c'est comme ça que je pourrai avoir des nouveaux invités. Pour aller plus loin : LinkedIn: Julien RIGAL-DUPONT Twitter: @jrigaldupont  Site Web : https://www.jrd-experiences.com   Pour écouter les anciens épisodes : https://www.jrd-experiences.com/podcast-experiences

Join us as our guest John Smithwick with Global Ventures gives a charge to the remnant church to step up and step out.

Join Lori and her guest, Olivia Hipkins, as they discuss the power of letting your values influence your day-to-day activities. Olivia has a lot of titles but she mainly works with companies who tend to have impact and sustainability at the core of their mission. What does it look like to incorporate philanthropy as part of actual investment decisions? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: The importance of having board members who want to stay engaged in the organization. Aligning the values of your business to your corporate social responsibility. Being engaged in the community makes giving back more meaningful. And many more!   About Olivia Hipkins: Olivia is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Gaia Global Ventures, an ESG-oriented venture capital fund, and the Founder of Green Atlas Consulting, focused on the intersection of sustainability and financial services. She works with investors and target investment companies across venture capital and private equity to integrate sustainability in capital allocation decisions, empowering investment professionals to see sustainability as an opportunity for positive impact and returns.   Connect with Olivia! Gaia Global: https://gaiaglobal.io/ Green Atlas: https://www.greenatlas.page/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviahipkins/   Organizations Mentioned: PYXERA: https://www.pyxeraglobal.org/   Connect with Lori Kranczer! Website: https://www.linkphilanthropic.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorikranczer/  

Olivia Hipkins is the Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner of Gaia Global Ventures as well as the Founder of Green Atlas Consulting. Through this work, she works with investors and target investment companies across venture capital and private equity to integrate sustainability in capital allocation decisions, empowering investment professionals to see sustainability as an opportunity for positive impact and returns. Olivia's big goals to change the world led her into finance, but she quickly learned that she was not meant to work within such a fixed structure. She launched her fund to focus on the “unsexy”, yet essential sectors that truly make an impact on our communities.In this episode, you will hear:Why going into finance was Olivia's path to change the worldWhat you need to know about startup flexibility and how Olivia is redrawing lines around funding startups in the earliest stagesWhy the “underloved” startups might be the most important ones to fund and growThe 3 big things that Olivia is looking for from foundersConnect with your host on Instagram at @shauna.armitage and listen to more Startup Renegade stories at www.startuprenegades.com

Many people around the world do not have access to clean drinking water. As a result, sickness and disease run rampant through numerous communities in the world. In this episode, Global Ventures provides hundreds of water filtration systems to communities that are in dire need of clean water. As vital as the need is for natural clean water, even more so is the need for eternal, Living Water. This spiritual need transcends every aspect of humanity everywhere. Enjoy hearing about how God's living water is the solution for everyone while seeing how one Peruvian family is impacted by a single water filter system. -------------------------- Stay connected with John Smithwick and Global Ventures: Website: https://johnsmithwick.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRSmithwick Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/johnrsmithwick/?hl=en twitter:  https://twitter.com/johnrsmithwick

Noor Sweid, an incredible woman with a phenomenal record of achievement and business success. Noor was recognized in the World's Top 50 Women in Tech by Forbes, Arabian Business 100 Most Powerful Arab Women list, and has received the Arab Woman Award for FinanceToday, she's the managing partner at Global Ventures, one of the most prominent VC funds in the MENA region and that focuses in growth stage startups in tech. Prior to founding Global Ventures, Noor joined her family business back in 2005, and only within a few years managed to scale up the size of that business by 10 folds, and led it to an IPO on the London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Dubai - achieving over a billion+ dollars in valuation.Managing her family business did not stop Noor from pursuing an entrepreneurial venture “on the side”, which ended up growing into one of the largest chains of Yoga and Pilates in the region.An extremely exciting conversation covering several topics and fronts including:How Noor was able to balance time and effort between leading a billion dollar company and running an entrepreneurial venture "on the side"The importance of career diversification vs. skill specialization in today's worldWhat Venture Capital funds look for in founders todayRed flags to look out for before investing in any start up

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