K&S Perspectives

King & Spalding
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Hear what industry leaders think about the latest business and legal developments and trends, from all over the world, from wherever you are, with K&S Perspectives.

  1. VC Sandbox: Episode 13: From Startup to Institution: Building Enduring Ventures in Saudi Arabia

    10/10/2025

    VC Sandbox: Episode 13: From Startup to Institution: Building Enduring Ventures in Saudi Arabia

    In this episode, we speak with Rawan AlRasheed, Director (Venture Capital) at Aljazira Capital, one of Saudi Arabia's leading investment firms. With over a decade of experience in private equity, venture capital, and asset management, Rawan shares her insights into the evolution of the Kingdom's startup ecosystem and what it takes for founders to build sustainable, long-term businesses. We explore the journey from early-stage growth to institutional maturity, the challenges of scaling responsibly, and the role investors play in shaping the future of innovation in Saudi Arabia. Rawan also discusses the importance of governance, leadership development, and strategic partnerships in helping startups transition into enduring institutions. This episode offers a deep dive into the dynamics of venture capital in Saudi Arabia and the mindset required to build generational companies in a rapidly evolving market.

    37 min
  2. VC Sandbox, Episode 12: The Founder's Journey: A Discussion with Iyad Aldalooj, CEO and Co-Founder, Penny Software

    11/14/2024

    VC Sandbox, Episode 12: The Founder's Journey: A Discussion with Iyad Aldalooj, CEO and Co-Founder, Penny Software

    In this episode, Iyad Aldalooj, CEO and Co-Founder of Penny Software shares his entrepreneurial journey with us. We also discuss Penny Software, a leading Saudi B2B SaaS procurement startup launched in 2020 which is revolutionising procurement with its enterprise software.

    25 min
  3. VC Sandbox, Episode 11: Early stage investing in Saudi Arabia: A discussion with Eyad Albayouk, General Partner, Flat6Labs

    09/27/2024

    VC Sandbox, Episode 11: Early stage investing in Saudi Arabia: A discussion with Eyad Albayouk, General Partner, Flat6Labs

    In this episode, Eyad Albayouk, General Partner at Flat6Labs, which is one of the most active investors in startups in Saudi Arabia provides us with an insight into early stage investing in Saudi Arabia. Flat6Labs made its first regional expansion in Saudi Arabia in 2013 with the goal of supporting Saudi entrepreneurs to successfully launch their businesses and scale to reach regional and global markets. King & Spalding recently assisted Flat6Labs with the launch of their flagship Startup Seed Fund. The Fund's focus is to invest into Saudi startups, supporting innovation and creating space for pioneering Saudi youth to develop their technology startups and expand their scope in the region.

    34 min
  4. VC Sandbox: Episode 10: Building technology solutions to enhance intra-Africa capital and investment flows

    07/29/2024

    VC Sandbox: Episode 10: Building technology solutions to enhance intra-Africa capital and investment flows

    SecondSTAX, a technology company that is building solutions to enhance intra-Africa capital and investment flows recently announced a new partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) that will enable institutional investors from across Africa to directly invest into Nigeria's capital markets. In this episode, Eugene Tawiah, CEO and Co-Founder of SecondSTAX discusses the regulatory environment for Fintechs in Africa as well as the fundraising journey for SecondSTAX to date.

    38 min
  5. Taking The Temperature on Digital Health: Episode 5: Health Technology in the Age of AI: A Conversation with FDA Commissioner Robert Califf

    04/16/2024

    Taking The Temperature on Digital Health: Episode 5: Health Technology in the Age of AI: A Conversation with FDA Commissioner Robert Califf

    How are regulators grappling with rapidly advancing technology in healthcare and medical devices? K&S Partner Lisa Dwyer speaks with the FDA Commissioner Robert Califf in wide-ranging conversation covering the rise of AI, assessing algorithms in post-market settings and combating bias. This conversation took place at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January 2024, the first time that an FDA Commissioner has ever attended the event.

    22 min
  6. VC Sandbox: Episode 9: Cloud Kitchen platforms and the shift away from traditional F&B methods in the MENA Region - A conversation with Kaykroo Founder Jihad El-Eit

    02/01/2024

    VC Sandbox: Episode 9: Cloud Kitchen platforms and the shift away from traditional F&B methods in the MENA Region - A conversation with Kaykroo Founder Jihad El-Eit

    Jihad El-Eit, Founder of the cloud kitchen platform Kaykroo discusses new trends and developments emerging in response to consumer preferences in the dynamic and constantly evolving food and beverage (F&B) industry in the MENA region. Jihad shares his personal journey with Kaykroo, a cloud kitchen platform which operates 20 cloud kitchens in the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia and is at the centre of the move away from 'brick and mortar' restaurant concepts.

    34 min
  7. Knowledge & Social Series: Episode 0: Ten Questions On…

    04/28/2023

    Knowledge & Social Series: Episode 0: Ten Questions On…

    In this podcast series, we provide unique and engaging viewpoints on the issues affecting our clients in Asia. In each episode, co-hosts Zoe Bromage and Soumya Bhagavatula explore changing legal landscapes and market developments by posing 10 questions to industry experts and thought leaders.

    1 min
  8. Taking The Temperature on Digital Health: Episode 4: Teladoc Health: Balancing Risks With Rewards in the Rapidly Growing Telehealth Industry

    12/15/2022

    Taking The Temperature on Digital Health: Episode 4: Teladoc Health: Balancing Risks With Rewards in the Rapidly Growing Telehealth Industry

    When Adam Vandervoort joined Teladoc Health as Chief Legal Officer in 2015, the company hadn't yet hit its first million visits. The industry has seen rapid growth since then, fueled by technology advances and shifting consumer expectations in the wake of COVID-19. Today, Teladoc Health remains the global leader in virtual care: Its providers have delivered more than 50 million visits, and one in four Americans has access to a Teladoc Health service. K&S Partner Marisa Maleck speaks with Adam about the growth in the industry, developing risks to telehealth companies and how Teladoc Health's legal strategy is responding to the evolving landscape.

    29 min
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Hear what industry leaders think about the latest business and legal developments and trends, from all over the world, from wherever you are, with K&S Perspectives.

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  • Creator
    King & Spalding
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    K&S Perspectives