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 Noor Sweid Instagram https://bit.ly/47wX5GB LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3Zy9iJ6 Forbes https://bit.ly/3zoHMDb Global Ventures Website https://bit.ly/4guQznD The Mo Show Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4 Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2 Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xN Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v X https://bit.ly/3KanEnJ TikTok https://bit.ly/43L92po Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM Email [email protected] Presented By KAFD The App Website https://bit.ly/3YktQUI Instagram https://bit.ly/3YFpWGn X https://bit.ly/3LMJOzi LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3A0b2QJ Credits Noor Sweid | Guest Ryan Ismail | COO Faisal Nejaim | Show Manager Tito | Creative Director Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager Powered by “STUCK?” | Translators