{"id":52739,"date":"2025-11-03T12:13:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T09:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=52739"},"modified":"2025-11-03T12:30:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T09:30:39","slug":"endeavor-wraps-riyadh-forward-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2025\/11\/endeavor-wraps-riyadh-forward-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Endeavor Wraps Riyadh Forward 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"226\">More than 400 guests participated in the Riyadh Forward 2025 event.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"226\">The Endeavor Summit discussed Riyadh\u2019s rise as a global hub for innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Endeavor Saudi Arabia, successfully concluded Riyadh Forward 2025, the latest chapter of the Forward Series \u2014 an exclusive curated summit convening entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders to explore the future of entrepreneurship from the heart of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The event hosted +400 curated guests, includingEndeavor Entrepreneurs, Investor Network members, Limited Partners, and Mentors,\u00a0 alongside leading policymakers, changemakers, and ecosystem stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52722\" src=\"https:\/\/en.entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Riyadh-Forward-1-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"\u0627\u062e\u062a\u062a\u0645\u062a \u0625\u0646\u062f\u064a\u0641\u0648\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u064a\u0629 \u0628\u0646\u062c\u0627\u062d \u0641\u0639\u0627\u0644\u064a\u0627\u062a Riyadh Forward \u0662\u0660\u0662\u0665\u060c \u0623\u062d\u062f\u062b \u0641\u0635\u0648\u0644 \u0633\u0644\u0633\u0644\u0629 \u0641\u0648\u0631\u0648\u0627\u0631\u062f \u2014 \u0648\u0647\u064a \u0642\u0645\u0629 \u062d\u0635\u0631\u064a\u0629 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https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Riyadh-Forward-1-1536x953.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Riyadh-Forward-1-24x15.jpg 24w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Riyadh-Forward-1-36x22.jpg 36w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Riyadh-Forward-1-48x30.jpg 48w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Riyadh-Forward-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Through dynamic sessions, insightful keynotes, and thought-provoking panels, Riyadh Forward 2025 explored the rise of Riyadh emerging as a global innovation, and the Kingdom&#8217;s pivotal role in driving growth and investment across MENA and beyond.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">About the Forward Series<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The Forward Series is Endeavor\u2019s annual summit that convenes global trailblazers, investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders to explore the evolving future of entrepreneurship from Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Following the success of Fintech Forward 2024, which spotlighted the Kingdom\u2019s fintech revolution, Riyadh Forward 2025 expanded the conversation to celebrate Saudi Arabia\u2019s transformation into a global entrepreneurship hub \u2014 connecting founders with capital, markets, and ideas.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The Forward Series continues to serve as a bridge between regional ambition and global energy, reinforcing Endeavor\u2019s mission to scale high-impact entrepreneurship worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52729\" src=\"https:\/\/en.entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0110-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0110-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0110-823x1024.jpg 823w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0110-768x955.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0110-19x24.jpg 19w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0110-29x36.jpg 29w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0110-39x48.jpg 39w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0110.jpg 1206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Highlights from Riyadh Forward 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The day opened with \u201cRiyadh to the World: A Journey to Global Innovation\u201d, a conversation between Saud Al Sabhan, Deputy Governor of Monsha\u2019at, and Ahmed Hamdan, Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Unifonic, discussing the evolution of Saudi Arabia\u2019s innovation landscape and its global ambitions.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Other key sessions included:<\/h2>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>\u201cScaling from Elsewhere: Founders Shaping the Future\u201d \u2014 Fireside chat with Endeavor Global Co-Founder &amp; CEO Linda Rottenberg, AbdulmajeedAlsukhan (Tamara), and Pieter de Villiers (Clickatell).<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAsia Meets Saudi: LivSpace\u2019s Next Chapter\u201d \u2014 Anuj Srivastava (LivSpace) and Yana El Dirani (Endeavor Catalyst).<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLatAm Meets Saudi: Inside Globant\u2019s Global Playbook\u201d \u2014 Federico Pienovi (Globant), Mohammed Alariefy (MCIT), moderated by Marcelo Lima (Monashees).<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIPO Signals: Saudi\u2019s Tech Listings Unpacked\u201d \u2014 Mazen Al Jubeir and Sebastian von Renouard (Isometry Capital), followed by a panel with Abdullah Al-Beesh (CMA), Bandar Al Blehed (Saudi Exchange), and Fahad Almalki (Suhail Partner).<\/li>\n<li>Investor-focused sessions such as \u201cM&amp;A as a Growth Catalyst\u201d, \u201cVCs Go Global: Why MENA Is the Next Big Bet\u201d, and \u201cAI from the Source: Saudi\u2019s Vision\u201d, featuring leaders from Prosus, SPICE, Foodics, Endeavor Catalyst, HUMAIN, STV, and Merit Incentives.<\/li>\n<li>Practical insights on growth and IPO journeys were shared by Mohammed Galal (Extra) and Ayman Essawy (Connect Money).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The summit concluded with an exclusive networking dinner, fostering deeper connections among global and regional changemakers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52735\" src=\"https:\/\/en.entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-823x1024.jpg 823w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-768x955.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-19x24.jpg 19w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-29x36.jpg 29w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-39x48.jpg 39w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111.jpg 1206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Partners and Sponsors<\/h2>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Riyadh Forward 2025 was made possible through the generous support of our esteemed partners and sponsors:<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>Ecosystem Partner:<\/strong> Monshaat<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Sponsors:<\/strong> Seedra Venture, General Atlantic, Derayah<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endeavor Entrepreneurs Sponsors:<\/strong> SILQ, Zenhr, Merit, Hala<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contributors:<\/strong> Breadfast, Chapter One, House of Pops, Tchaba, Floward<\/li>\n<li><strong>Media Partners:<\/strong> Entrepreneur Middle East, Entrepreneur \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629, entArabi, SharikatMubasher, News Patrolling, World Business Outlook, Tech World (\u0639\u0627\u0644\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0642\u0646\u064a\u0629)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Their collaboration helped make Riyadh Forward 2025 a landmark platform for innovation, and entrepreneurship, driving the Endeavor mission forward.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52735\" src=\"https:\/\/en.entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-823x1024.jpg 823w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-768x955.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-19x24.jpg 19w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-29x36.jpg 29w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111-39x48.jpg 39w, https:\/\/entarabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0111.jpg 1206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">About Endeavor Saudi Arabia<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Endeavor is a global nonprofit community for high\u2011impact entrepreneurs. In Saudi Arabia, Endeavor empowers the country\u2019s most promising founders by providing access to capital, mentors, markets, and talent. Riyadh Forward is one of several Endeavor initiatives intended to accelerate scale, amplify impact, and connect local innovation with the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Endeavor Saudi Arabia, successfully concluded Riyadh Forward 2025, the latest chapter of the Forward Series \u2014 an exclusive curated summit convening entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders to explore the future of entrepreneurship from the heart of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":52740,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"post_subtitle":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1816],"tags":[5237,5595,10145,10146],"class_list":["post-52739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events-en","tag-endeavor","tag-monshaat-2","tag-riyadh-forward-2025","tag-seedra-venture"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52739"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52739\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52739"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}