TIE Seminar Series: September 2026

Ideas. Innovation. Entrepreneurship. Real-world experience. 

The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE) Seminar Series brings entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and industry leaders to KAUST to share their experiences, perspectives, and lessons from building and scaling ideas into impactful ventures. This September, join us for three conversations exploring the entrepreneurial journey — from launching technology ventures and understanding what investors look for, to building and scaling fintech products. All KAUST students and members of the KAUST community are invited to attend. 

September 15 
Abdulmohsen Al Babtain, Founder & CEO, Darb 
From Tamara to Darb: Building and Scaling Fintech Products from the Ground Up 
Abdulmohsen Al Babtain is the Founder and CEO of Darb. His session will explore the journey of developing and scaling fintech products, drawing on his experience from Tamara to building Darb. 

Session schedule

Check-in : 11:30–11:45 AM 
Seminar: 11:45 AM–12:30 PM 
Q&A: 12:30–12:45 PM
Networking and lunch: 12:45–1:00 PM 

Can’t join us in person? Watch the seminar live. 

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