Ideas. Innovation. Entrepreneurship. Real-world experience.
The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE) Seminar Series continues this October with entrepreneurs and innovators sharing firsthand perspectives on building ventures, attracting investment, creating entrepreneurial ecosystems, and translating discovery into impact. Whether you are exploring entrepreneurship, developing an idea, working on research with commercial potential, or simply interested in innovation, the series offers an opportunity to learn directly from people building ventures in the real world. All KAUST students and members of the KAUST community are invited to join us.
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Schedule: 11:30–11:45 AM: Check-in | 11:45 AM–12:30 PM: Seminar | 12:30–12:45 PM: Q&A | 12:45–1:00 PM: Networking
Location: Suliman S. Olayan Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute, Room 2026
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Dr. Sarah Ghaleb
Founder and CEO, The KEYSS Project
Beyond the Startup: Building Ventures, Ecosystems, and Impact
Dr. Sarah Ghaleb is the Founder and CEO of The KEYSS Project. Her seminar will look beyond launching a startup to explore how entrepreneurs can contribute to wider ecosystems and create meaningful, lasting impact.
This session is held in collaboration with the Saudi Leadership Society (SLS), founded by the Misk Foundation. SLS brings together aspiring and established leaders shaping the Kingdom’s progress toward Vision 2030 and beyond.