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Saudi Arabia startups making a positive impact in 2025
Discover innovative startups and government-backed partnerships that are driving change in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
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Hiring your first 10: Lessons from founders who got it right (and wrong)
Learn the do’s and don’t of hiring your first 10 employees. Build your startup with the right talent.
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From idea to MVP: A tactical guide to building fast and lean
Learn how to build your minimum viable product (MVP) and use it to build your startup with focus and feedback.
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Does your startup need a technical co-founder?
Figure out if you need a technical co-founder to build your startup, and how to find the right person to bring your ideas to life.
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Why now is the time to bring your startup to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is now one of the world’s fastest-growing startup ecosystems – and it’s actively inviting tech startups to scale. Discover why the time is right to enter the Saudi market, and how LEAP 2026 can help you do it.
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Ready to scale? Here’s how to find the right partners
Learn how to identify the right partners and build relationships that power long-term growth, with support from LEAP’s Startup and Scaleup program.
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Rocket Fuel winners: Where are they now?
What happens after the LEAP Rocket Fuel Startup Competition? Meet four of our 2025 winners who turned pitches into partnerships, funding, and global growth – and find out how you can follow in their footsteps at LEAP 2026.
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What do startups need to succeed?
What do startups need to thrive? According to startup expert Kambis Kohansal Vajargah, the answer has three parts: industry-specific mentors, flexible funding, and a strong community. Here's how LEAP 2026 is delivering all three.
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GenAI: Balancing innovation and responsibility
Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence experts actually feel about AI? Read this.
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Business strategy for new tech: 3 Mistakes that prevent success
A tech business strategy expert shares the biggest mistakes that tech innovators make, and explains why an effective business model is more important than a cutting-edge product.
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What drives innovation in sports tech?
We ask Rodi Basso (CEO at E1 Series) to share his perspective on sports innovation and the rapid evolution of sports tech.
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Creative perspective: The evolving intersection of tech and music
We ask Stephanie Singer (Creative Director at BitterSuite) if technology can increase the connection between audience and art.
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3 Trends for the Space Tech Sector in 2025
From private sector growth in the space industry to next-generation space vehicle launches and deep space exploration, 2025 will be an exciting year for space technology.
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The power of a personal brand in tech (and how to build one)
We ask personal branding expert Maha Abouelenein (Founder and CEO at Digital and Savvy) if every tech founder and CEO should build a personal brand. The short answer is yes.
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How smart cities are reshaping urban life in 2025
Discover the key drivers of positive smart city development, including collaboration, data literacy, and a sharp focus on sustainability.
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New tech investors: Read this advice from industry leaders
Some of the most experienced tech investors in the world share their insights and advice to help new investors on their path to success.