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Hear directly from founders, investors, operators, and industry experts as they share the experiences, decisions, and lessons behind building businesses in Saudi Arabia.

غلطات Ghaltat

Mistakes That Became Lessons

Every episode features a Saudi entrepreneur sharing one mistake that changed the way they build, lead, or grow their business. Honest conversations that prove some of the best lessons come from experience.

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Conversations That Move Entrepreneurs Forward

In-depth conversations with founders, investors, operators, and industry experts exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia.

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رحلة زياد جرّار: من الوظيفة إلى ريادة الأعمال

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41m
Jul 14, 2026
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الغلط مو النهاية… بل البداية حوار مع بدر السعدون

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40m
Jun 14, 2026
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بين الشغف والتخطيط: كيف نجحت فوكلي؟ حوار مع أحمد مقرم

غلطات

40m
May 17, 2026
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من التشغيل بنفسك إلى بناء نظام ينجح بدونك.. حوار مع عبدالله الدبيخي

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23m
Apr 27, 2026
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بين الإنتاج والتوظيف والقرارات الصعبة… حوار مع رؤى المدني

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39m
Apr 5, 2026
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"كيف تصنع مسارك في البزنس؟ تجربة عماش السبيعي”

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36m
Feb 16, 2026
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"من مصنع الشركات إلى الذكاء الاصطناعي: رؤية محمد بدوي لمستقبل الريادة”

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55m
Jan 28, 2026
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رحلة ريادية: تحويل الشغف الاجتماعي إلى عمل ناجح – زياد أورقنجي

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51m
Jan 13, 2026
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كيف تتحول الخدمة الإنسانية إلى مشروع ناجح ومستدام؟ حديث مع مازن الركيني

غلطات

51m
Dec 23, 2025
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كيف تتحول الأخطاء إلى نجاح؟ تجربة ثامر العوض في السوق العقاري

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39m
Dec 23, 2025
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من فكرة إلى منصة: رحلة محمد مع "مرن" وبناء نموذج عمل جديد في السوق

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1h 08m
Dec 23, 2025
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من الاستقالة إلى الريادة: رحلة سلمان بت مع " سلة " والتحديات اللي واجهها

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32m
Oct 2, 2025
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من التجربة للفرص: رحلة خالد القنيعة مع الشركات الناشئة والتحديات الكبيرة

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32m
Feb 14, 2025
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"من الوظيفة المرموقة إلى الريادة: رحلة جميل الصالح مع "سولانا العقارية

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38m
Feb 11, 2025
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أخطاء وتجارب وفرص: رحلة محمد بلشرف في ريادة الأعمال

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32m
Dec 23, 2024
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من التحديات للإنجاز: تجربة سلمان الرميان في بناء الفريق والاستراتيجيات

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40m
Nov 29, 2024
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من الشغف للنمو: قصة نوف مسعود في الضيافة الإبداعية

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42m
Oct 28, 2024
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تحديات النمو والاختيارات الكبرى: مع حمّاد الحمّاد

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47m
Sep 18, 2024
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تعلم الغلطات وفن القرار: تجربة حسين عطار

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34m
Aug 21, 2024
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من مؤسس لمستثمر: تجربة راكان العيدي في ريادة الأعمال

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43m
Jul 10, 2024

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Behind every successful business is a mistake no one talks about. In Ghaltat, Saudi entrepreneurs share the decisions they regret, the lessons they learned, and what they'd do differently today.

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S2 · E1Latest

من الاستقالة إلى الريادة: رحلة سلمان بت مع " سلة " والتحديات اللي واجهها

From Resignation to Entrepreneurship: Salman Batt’s Journey with "Salla" and the Challenges He Faced

In this interview, we dive into the mistakes and setbacks he faced along his journey—from deciding to resign from a government job to founding one of the largest e-commerce platforms. Was the decision to resign a mistake or the start of a true transformation? What were the toughest mistakes made while building the initial team? And how did he navigate the investment and expansion stages, along with all the challenges and pivotal decisions they brought?

Salman Batt
31 min34K views
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S2 · E2New
161K

من فكرة إلى منصة: رحلة محمد مع "مرن" وبناء نموذج عمل جديد في السوق

From Concept to Platform: Mohamed Al-Subaihin’s Journey with "Maren" and Building a New Market Model

In this episode, Mohamed Al-Subaihin discusses the common mistakes entrepreneurs face when launching tech platforms, and how he navigated the challenges of building a new business model in a market that demands both trust and agility. He also shares the key lessons learned throughout his journey in balancing rapid expansion with sustainability, as well as building a team that genuinely believes in a vision to transform the labor market in the Kingdom.

Mohamed Al-Subaihin

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S2 · E3New
217K

كيف تتحول الأخطاء إلى نجاح؟ تجربة ثامر العوض في السوق العقاري

How Do Mistakes Turn into Success? Thamer Al-Awadh’s Experience in the Real Estate Market

Thamer Al-Awadh talks with us about the most common mistakes real estate companies make and how to avoid them by building clear strategies and well-rounded teams, far from haste or ill-considered decisions. Throughout the conversation, we review the lessons he learned from his experiences in the real estate market and understand how mistakes can be transformed into steps toward development and institutional growth.

Thamer Al-Awadh

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S2 · E4New
200K

كيف تتحول الخدمة الإنسانية إلى مشروع ناجح ومستدام؟ حديث مع مازن الركيني

How Humanitarian Service Turns into a Successful and Sustainable Venture – A Conversation with Mazen Al-Rukaini

In this episode, we host Mazen Al-Rukaini, founder of the Labayh platform, to discuss the challenges facing the digital psychological counseling sector and how Labayh managed to strike a balance between its humanitarian mission and market demands. We explore the initial idea behind the platform and how it evolved, followed by the experience of convincing investors that this type of service goes beyond casual conversations to offer genuine, scalable therapeutic value.

Mazen Al-Rukaini

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S2 · E5New
221K

كيف حول الشغف إلى عمل ناجح - حديث مع زياد أورقنجي

How to Turn Passion into a Successful Business – A Conversation with Ziad Al-Organji

In this episode, we host Ziad to talk about his beginnings, how he was introduced to the concept of branding, and how his understanding of it evolved through trial and error. He also discusses the mistakes that weren't obvious to him early on but have now become a vital part of his experience. Finally, he concludes with his thoughts on artificial intelligence and its impact on industries and entrepreneurship.

Ziad Al-Organji

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S2 · E6New
49K

من مصنع الشركات إلى الذكاء الاصطناعي: رؤية محمد بدوي لمستقبل الريادة

From Venture Builder to AI: Mohamed Badawi’s Vision for the Future of Entrepreneurship

Mohamed believes that understanding mistakes—both past and present—is an essential part of the growth journey, and that learning from experience is the fastest route to creating real value. In this episode, we host Mohamed to discuss his beginnings and how his entrepreneurial mindset was shaped through trial and error. We also dive deep into the concept of venture building and explore how entrepreneurs can choose the optimal environment for scaling their businesses.

Mohamed Badawi

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S2 · E8New
84K

من التجربة إلى الثقة: كيف تبني مشروعًا في مجالات جديدة؟ حديث مع عماش السبيعي

From Experience to Confidence: How to Build a Business in New Fields—A Conversation with Ammash Al-Subaie

Ammash Al-Subaie, an entrepreneur with extensive experience in business and project development, who believes that learning from mistakes is the foundation of building any true success. Ammash views experimentation with all its trial and error as the path to discovering opportunities and creating value.

Ammash Al-Subaie

CEO · Saudi-Zambian Business Council

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S2 · E9New
691K

من تحدي البدايات إلى صناعة الفرص بجرأة - حوار مع عبدالله مؤسس مضياف

From Early Challenges to Boldly Creating Opportunities: A Conversation with Abdullah, Founder of Mudheef

Our guest in this episode is Abdullah, founder of Mudheef—a company born from a real need in the Al-Qassim region for a banquet kitchen defined by quality, hygiene, and exceptional customer experience. He believes that courage and calculated risk-taking are an integral part of any successful entrepreneurial journey, and that losses, no matter how painful, can be a true investment in building experience.

Abdullah Al-Dubaikhi

Founder · Mudheef Hospitality Company

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S2 · E10New
141K

من ترك الوظيفة إلى بناء فوكلي - حوار مع أحمد مقرم

From Quitting Corporate to Building Vocalie: A Conversation with Ahmed Makram

Our guest in this episode is Ahmed Makram, Co-founder of Vocalie—a music company that started as a simple idea combining vocal training with building a community of singing enthusiasts. Today, it has evolved into one of the region’s premier platforms for live musical experiences and concerts.

Ahmed Makram

Co-founder · Vocalie

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S2 · E10New
63K

بين الإنتاج والسينما والقرارات الصعبة - حوار مع رؤى المدني

Between Production, Cinema, and Difficult Decisions: A Conversation with Roaa Al-Madani

Our guest in this episode is Roaa Al-Madani, a producer with extensive experience in the content and film industry. She believes that mistakes are not the end of the road, but rather the beginning of a deeper understanding and building stronger expertise.

Roaa Al-Madani

Head of Company · Pheel

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S2 · E11New
166K

بدر السعدون: الغلط ليس النهاية… بل البداية

Badr Al-Sadoun: Making a Mistake Isn't the End… It's the Beginning

Our guest in this episode is Badr Al-Sadoun, CEO of Midrar Real Estate—an entrepreneur who has ventured into various fields and believes that mistakes are not an obstacle, but an essential part of the journey to success. Badr sees courage and experimentation as the true path to building experience, and views losses, no matter how painful, as an investment in maturity and decision-making.

Badr Al-Sadoun

Chief Executive Officer · Midrar Real Estate

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S2 · E12New
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رحلة زياد جرار: من الوظيفة إلى ريادة الأعمال

Ziad Jarrar's Journey: From Employment to Entrepreneurship

Our guest in this episode is Ziad Jarrar, CEO of Taurus Design an entrepreneur whose journey began in the corporate world of advertising and media. Driven by performance, results, and ambition, he achieved a rapid rise during his early years despite a lack of managerial experience.

Ziad Jarrar

Chief Executive Officer · Taurus Design

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