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Fawaz Saad

Partner at Gotrah Ventures

Fawaz Saad is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in academia and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Partner at Gotrah Ventures since June 2022, Fawaz is dedicated to empowering human-centric innovations. At Umm Al-Qura University, Fawaz holds multiple positions including Associate Professor, Dean of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Director of the Intellectual Property Management Office. Additionally, Fawaz is actively involved in the startup ecosystem as an Angel Investor on AngelList and as a Co-Founder of TIES, while also contributing to various other initiatives. Fawaz's academic background includes a PhD from Cardiff University and executive training from prestigious institutions such as MIT and Stanford, complemented by numerous certifications in entrepreneurship and innovation.

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Makkah, Saudi Arabia

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Gotrah Ventures

Gotrah is a Startup Studio. A new investment model that adds more than just cash. Gotrah’s process uses a hands-on approach to drive ideas through the most difficult part of a start-up’s life cycle, using a skilled and well-experienced team, resources, and a solid validation process, with the goal to spin out startups and support its growth with adedicated team.


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11-50

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