Our Previous Meetups
01 - Meet and Great Series
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Showcases of past winners.
Connecting the Start Smart community with investment opportunities.
Discussion session.
Networking and experience-sharing sessions.
02 - How to understand opportunities?
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A panel discussion with entrepreneurs on the importance of distinguishing between seizing good entrepreneurial opportunities and taking ill-considered risks.
A space for networking and exchanging experiences.
03 - From Employment to Entrepreneurship
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Speaking to the entrepreneur at the beginning of their journey.
The necessary conditions before dedicating oneself to an entrepreneurial project.
The skills an entrepreneur must possess.
Criteria for measuring the success of an entrepreneurial project.
04 - Female Entrepreneurs
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Discussion on social responsibility.
Panel discussion with women entrepreneurs.
Networking opportunity.
Tour in Jameel Hayy.
05 - Entrepreneurship in the training and education centre
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The challenges facing the modern education sector.
Steps to establishing a successful educational project in the Kingdom.
Examples of innovative business models in the sector.
The role of modern technology in developing the educational process.
06 - Competition Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Overview:
Practical application to the Competition Law for entrepreneurs.
Why is compliance to the competition law is vital for Saudi entrepreneurs.
What are the prohibitions of Saudi Competition Law.
What are the responsibilities of entrepreneurs during investigations by the Competition Authority.
07 - Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology
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Steps of establish a business in biotechnology.
The most prominent challenges in the foundation phase.
Regulatory and operational requirements.
The role of accelerators, incubators, and supporting organizations in the success of the business.
An overview of the Social Development Bank’s financing products
08 - Entrepreneurship in the Restaurant and Café Sector
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Opportunities and key challenges
Go-to-Market strategies
Tactics to stand out and achieve sustainable growth
09 - Youth Making a Difference: Inspiring Models from StartSmart 2024
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Overview:
How can I develop my entrepreneurial idea?
How can I benefit from entrepreneurial competition?
How can I make the most of the Bab Rizq Jameel Microfinance product?
10 - Creative Economy Entrepreneurship in the Saudi Music Industry
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Overview:
Challenges of establishing and operating a music band
Technology and new opportunities in the creative economy
Marketing and expansion strategies in the music industry
Advice for new entrepreneurs in the sector
11 - From Idea to Factory an Entrepreneur’s Journey
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Overview:
Selecting an industrial business idea based on market needs.
Building the team and technical requirements for establishing a factory.
Applications of AI in the industrial sector.
Applying advanced technologies in factories within the Saudi market.
Strategies for attracting investment and partnerships.
Empowerment of Vision 2030 for the industrial sector.