# Somi Arian

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Why SuperReturn Chose Saudi Arabia | Dorothy Kelso

Dr. Dorothy Kelso, Managing Director at SuperReturn, joins Somi Arian to discuss the evolution of private markets, the growing role of institutional investors, the future of LP-GP relationships, and why Saudi Arabia has become one of the most exciting destinations for global private capital.

Banking for the Digital Generation | Eze Szafir

Eze Szafir, CEO of D360, Saudi Arabia’s first digital bank, joins Somi Arian to discuss the future of digital banking in Saudi Arabia, what it takes to build a bank from the ground up, and why the Kingdom is becoming one of the world’s most exciting markets for financial innovation.

Why Saudi Startups Are Winning | Hussein Attar

Hussein Attar, CEO of Tech Invest Com, joins Somi Arian to discuss the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s venture capital ecosystem, what makes the Kingdom one of the world’s most exciting markets for entrepreneurs, and how investors evaluate the next generation of high-growth technology companies.

Building Saudi Arabia’s Gaming Industry | Brian Ward

Brian Ward, CEO of Savvy Games Group, joins Somi Arian to discuss Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global gaming powerhouse. From building a world-class gaming ecosystem and attracting international investment to esports, game development, and the future of entertainment under Vision 2030, Brian…

Why Silicon Valley Is Betting on Saudi | SC Moatti

SC Moatti, Founder and Managing Partner of Mighty Capital, joins Somi Arian to discuss why Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the world’s most compelling technology investment destinations, the rise of AI, and what global founders and investors need to understand about building successful businesse…

Why Saudi Is Ready for Venture Debt | Ishpreet Singh Gandhi

Ishpreet Singh Gandhi, Founder & CEO of Stride Ventures, joins Somi Arian to discuss how venture debt is transforming startup finance and why Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the world's most attractive markets for growth capital. From founder-friendly financing and capital discipline to private …

Private Credit Comes to Saudi Arabia | Armineh Baghoomian

Armineh (Armi) Baghoomian, Managing Director at Partners for Growth (PFG), joins Somi Arian to explain how private credit is transforming the way high-growth companies scale. From venture debt and structured finance to credit underwriting and founder discipline, Armi shares why private credit is be…

Building Saudi Arabia’s Automotive Future | Michael Müller

Michael Müller, CEO of Tasaru, joins Somi Arian to discuss Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plan to build a world-class automotive and mobility ecosystem. From electric vehicles and autonomous transport to industrialisation, supply chains, and Vision 2030, Michael explains how the Kingdom is creating an en…

What Global Investors Misunderstand About Saudi Arabia | Muhannd Qubbaj

In this episode of Argaam OnPoint, Somi Arian speaks with Muhannd Qubbaj, Founding Partner at Olive Rock Partners, about what it actually takes to invest, scale and exit in the Saudi market. The conversation explores why trust plays such a central role in GCC deal making, how founder-led businesse…

Building, Scaling and Going Global from the Kingdom | Julie Barbier

Julie Barbier, Founder and CEO of Merit, joins Somi Arian to discuss what it takes to build and scale a global technology company from Saudi Arabia. From fundraising, rapid market adoption and international expansion to M&A, AI and the future of engagement technology, Julie explains how the Kingdom…