Quantum Seminar | What it Takes to Survive

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Quantum Seminar featuring KAUST alumnus Dr. Abdulelah Saleh. In this session, Dr. Saleh will share his journey from PhD to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and successes of building startups, navigating venture capital, and shaping a career beyond academia. Whether you are curious about launching your own venture or exploring diverse career paths after graduate school, his story offers practical insights and inspiring lessons on how to thrive in the world of startups and VCs.

About the Speaker

Dr. Abdulelah Saleh earned his PhD in Bioengineering from KAUST in 2023. During his doctoral studies, he founded Glucojet, a non-invasive glucose monitoring startup and winner of the Taqadam showcase. After graduation, he worked as a management consultant for healthcare projects, helping set strategy for several GCC health ministries and multinational corporations.
He later founded Thabet Technologies, through which he introduced innovative healthcare products to the market, including a baby health monitor and a wearable heart monitor. Building on this entrepreneurial foundation, Dr. Saleh secured SAR 375 million in investment to launch Everbridge Capital, a fintech venture that supports emerging businesses like his own, where he now serves as CEO.

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