Will Ahmed, CEO &amp; founder of WHOOP, shares his journey from a driven college athlete grappling with the demands of intense training to creating a wearable that empowers users to track recovery, sleep, and performance. Will opens up about the mission at WHOOP to empower individuals in achieving their health goals, the impact of small habit changes, and the journey to building a pioneering company. Will also shared experiences in collaborating with elite athletes like Ronaldo, and the crucial role of recovery in both sports and life.&nbsp;0:00 Promo3:30 Kicking Off6:28 Ronaldo and The Obsession Behind Great Athletes8:18 Early Life and Education10:38 Starting WHOOP13:32 Overtraining vs. Under-Resting16:37 Building a Focused Product19:49 Innovation Strategy21:28 Health Changes Through Life25:35 Learning Resilience28:20 Recovery and Meditation30:33 Focus on Health Monitoring32:35 Evolution of WHOOP’s Health Features35:49 Saudi Health Trends and Transformation39:26 GCC Unity and Regional Growth45:46 The Power of Small Changes in Health47:33 The Science Behind Sleep Stages54:03 Building Habits57:11 Quotes to Live By58:42 Resilience and Final Notes

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 &lt;p&gt;Will Ahmed, CEO &amp;amp; founder of WHOOP, shares his journey from a driven college athlete grappling with the demands of intense training to creating a wearable that empowers users to track recovery, sleep, and performance. Will opens up about the mission at WHOOP to empower individuals in achieving their health goals, the impact of small habit changes, and the journey to building a pioneering company. Will also shared experiences in collaborating with elite athletes like Ronaldo, and the crucial role of recovery in both sports and life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 Promo&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3:30 Kicking Off&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:28 Ronaldo and The Obsession Behind Great Athletes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:18 Early Life and Education&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:38 Starting WHOOP&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:32 Overtraining vs. Under-Resting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:37 Building a Focused Product&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:49 Innovation Strategy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:28 Health Changes Through Life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:35 Learning Resilience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:20 Recovery and Meditation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:33 Focus on Health Monitoring&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:35 Evolution of WHOOP’s Health Features&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:49 Saudi Health Trends and Transformation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;39:26 GCC Unity and Regional Growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;45:46 The Power of Small Changes in Health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;47:33 The Science Behind Sleep Stages&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;54:03 Building Habits&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;57:11 Quotes to Live By&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;58:42 Resilience and Final Notes&lt;/p&gt; 
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Will Ahmed, CEO &amp; founder of WHOOP, shares his journey from a driven college athlete grappling with the demands of intense training to creating a wearable that empowers users to track recovery, sleep, and performance. Will opens up about the missio

Building Whoop, Battling Bankruptcy, Sleep Stages & Cristiano Ronaldo Collab | Will Ahmed 127

A surgeon at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, made history by performing the world’s first robotic heart transplant, an achievement that highlighted both the advancement of technology in the medical field showcasing the surgeon’s technical brilliance but also the intense pressures faced by the medical team. Dr. Feras and Mo dive heavily into the subject of medications and how easily they are prescribed these days, particularly in the relationship between big pharmaceutical companies and the medical field that is driven by profits raising questions about whether patient health is always the primary focus.&nbsp;0:00 Kicking Off3:35 Trusting Robotic Surgery14:10 The 16-Year-Old Patient’s Miraculous Recovery17:04 The Efficiency of Robotic Heart Surgery25:00 Managing Burnout as a Surgeon30:05 The Power of Meditation42:23 Balancing Surgery, Teaching Family47:03 Overprescription in Saudi Arabia50:00 Combating Drug Addiction with Compassion55:00 Saudi Arabia’s Crackdown on Drugs57:00 The Reward of Heart Surgery1:08:02 Following Passion Despite Expectations1:10:53 Pioneering Artificial Hearts1:12:04 Vision 2030: A Momentum for Innovation1:15:09 Contacting Dr. Feras

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 &lt;p&gt;A surgeon at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, made history by performing the world’s first robotic heart transplant, an achievement that highlighted both the advancement of technology in the medical field showcasing the surgeon’s technical brilliance but also the intense pressures faced by the medical team. Dr. Feras and Mo dive heavily into the subject of medications and how easily they are prescribed these days, particularly in the relationship between big pharmaceutical companies and the medical field that is driven by profits raising questions about whether patient health is always the primary focus.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 Kicking Off&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3:35 Trusting Robotic Surgery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:10 The 16-Year-Old Patient’s Miraculous Recovery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:04 The Efficiency of Robotic Heart Surgery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:00 Managing Burnout as a Surgeon&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:05 The Power of Meditation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:23 Balancing Surgery, Teaching Family&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;47:03 Overprescription in Saudi Arabia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;50:00 Combating Drug Addiction with Compassion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;55:00 Saudi Arabia’s Crackdown on Drugs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;57:00 The Reward of Heart Surgery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:08:02 Following Passion Despite Expectations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:10:53 Pioneering Artificial Hearts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:12:04 Vision 2030: A Momentum for Innovation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:15:09 Contacting Dr. Feras&lt;/p&gt; 
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A surgeon at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, made history by performing the world’s first robotic heart transplant, an achievement that highlighted both the advancement of technology in the medical field s

The Surgeon Behind The World First Robotic Heart Transplant | Dr. Feras Khaliel 126

Albaraa is a prominent Muay Thai fighter from Saudi Arabia, recognized for his unwavering dedication to the sport and his accomplishments on the international stage. His passion for martial arts, which began in his youth, has helped him develop a formidable fighting style, marked by discipline and resilience. Throughout his career, he has proudly represented Saudi Arabia in numerous Muay Thai championships, earning a reputation as an influential figure for up-and-coming fighters in the region. Albaraa’s commitment has not only fueled his own success but also helped elevate the visibility and popularity of Muay Thai in Saudi Arabia, contributing to the broader growth of combat sports within the Kingdom.On this episode, Albaraa dives into a candid discussion about his journey, sharing both the exhilarating triumphs and the challenges he’s faced along the way. He reflects on his experiences, revealing the moments that shaped him as an athlete, and offers insight into where he envisions his skills taking him in the future.

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 &lt;p&gt;Albaraa is a prominent Muay Thai fighter from Saudi Arabia, recognized for his unwavering dedication to the sport and his accomplishments on the international stage. His passion for martial arts, which began in his youth, has helped him develop a formidable fighting style, marked by discipline and resilience. Throughout his career, he has proudly represented Saudi Arabia in numerous Muay Thai championships, earning a reputation as an influential figure for up-and-coming fighters in the region. Albaraa’s commitment has not only fueled his own success but also helped elevate the visibility and popularity of Muay Thai in Saudi Arabia, contributing to the broader growth of combat sports within the Kingdom.On this episode, Albaraa dives into a candid discussion about his journey, sharing both the exhilarating triumphs and the challenges he’s faced along the way. He reflects on his experiences, revealing the moments that shaped him as an athlete, and offers insight into where he envisions his skills taking him in the future.&lt;/p&gt; 
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Albaraa is a prominent Muay Thai fighter from Saudi Arabia, recognized for his unwavering dedication to the sport and his accomplishments on the international stage. His passion for martial arts, which began in his youth, has helped him develop a formi

Muay Thai, Building Mental Toughness & The Pressure Of Representing A Country | Baraa Al-Amoudi 125

John Lewis is a visionary with a career that spans across multiple industries such as aerospace, mixed martial arts (MMA), film production and entertainment. As the driving force behind NovaCorp Aerospace, he is pioneering space-based sports, entertainment and hospitality experiences through ambitious projects like the Genesis X Mission and the development of the NovaStar space station. John is a former MMA champion who has trained UFC legends like Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, and Randy Couture, and played a pivotal role in introducing Dana White to the UFC. His transition from the octagon to filmmaking led him to found JLE Cinema Group, where he manages intellectual properties and produces films, television shows, and live events. His influence extends to Saudi Arabia, where he envisions a central role for the region in space exploration and entertainment.

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 &lt;p&gt;John Lewis is a visionary with a career that spans across multiple industries such as aerospace, mixed martial arts (MMA), film production and entertainment. As the driving force behind NovaCorp Aerospace, he is pioneering space-based sports, entertainment and hospitality experiences through ambitious projects like the Genesis X Mission and the development of the NovaStar space station. John is a former MMA champion who has trained UFC legends like Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, and Randy Couture, and played a pivotal role in introducing Dana White to the UFC. His transition from the octagon to filmmaking led him to found JLE Cinema Group, where he manages intellectual properties and produces films, television shows, and live events. His influence extends to Saudi Arabia, where he envisions a central role for the region in space exploration and entertainment.&lt;/p&gt; 
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John Lewis is a visionary with a career that spans across multiple industries such as aerospace, mixed martial arts (MMA), film production and entertainment. As the driving force behind NovaCorp Aerospace, he is pioneering space-based sports, entertain

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Noor Sweid is an influential figure in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. She is the founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm that invests in high-growth startups across emerging markets, particularly focusing on technology and innovation.Before establishing Global Ventures, Noor held key leadership positions in various industries. She was the Chief Investment Officer at The Dubai Future Foundation and led the first ever dual listing of Depa on NASDAQ Dubai and the London Stock Exchange.In addition to her business roles, Noor Sweid is a strong advocate for diversity and women in business. She is known for her efforts to foster entrepreneurship in the MENA region and has been featured on several prestigious lists, including Forbes Middle East’s “Most Powerful Women in Business.”Outside of her business expertise, Noor very candidly opens up about her work-life balance, working with her father, motherhood and her daily routine.0:00 Intro3:08 Wealth, Health, and Education6:56 Have We Become Too Transactional as a Society?8:03 Are We Slaves to Our Phones?10:00 Raising Kids in the Age of Technology13:00 The Accidental Entrepreneur18:00 Joining the Family Business21:28 Starting Zen Yoga34:26 Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur25:12 Founding Global Ventures30:22 VC in the MENA29:02 Tech Innovation33:54 HealthTech FinTech37:00 AgriTech41:00 The Future of Healthcare44:07 AI46:54 The Future of Education53:04 Being a Shark on Shark Tank57:06 Sharing Knowledge in Arabic1:0210 Work Life Balance1:07:29 Exercise and Gratitude1:12:00 Lessons from Motherhood1:16:00 Breaking New Trails1:18:00 Creating 13,000 Jobs1:21:30 Conviction vs. Arrogance1:26:00 Relaxation Reflection1:32:10 The Importance of "The Pause"1:37:00 Dreams1:38:40 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Future PlansNoor SweidInstagram https://bit.ly/47wX5GBLinkedIn https://bit.ly/3Zy9iJ6Forbes https://bit.ly/3zoHMDbGlobal VenturesWebsite https://bit.ly/4guQznDThe Mo ShowYoutube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZvApple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xNAnghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uyInstagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5vX https://bit.ly/3KanEnJTikTok https://bit.ly/43L92poWebsite https://bit.ly/3H2DhMMEmail info@themopodcast.comPresented By KAFDThe AppWebsite https://bit.ly/3YktQUIInstagram https://bit.ly/3YFpWGnX https://bit.ly/3LMJOziLinkedIn https://bit.ly/3A0b2QJCreditsNoor Sweid | GuestRyan Ismail | COOFaisal Nejaim | Show ManagerTito | Creative DirectorYoussef Hamieh | Production ManagerPowered by “STUCK?” | Translators

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 &lt;p&gt;Noor Sweid is an influential figure in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. She is the founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm that invests in high-growth startups across emerging markets, particularly focusing on technology and innovation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before establishing Global Ventures, Noor held key leadership positions in various industries. She was the Chief Investment Officer at The Dubai Future Foundation and led the first ever dual listing of Depa on NASDAQ Dubai and the London Stock Exchange.In addition to her business roles, Noor Sweid is a strong advocate for diversity and women in business. She is known for her efforts to foster entrepreneurship in the MENA region and has been featured on several prestigious lists, including Forbes Middle East’s “Most Powerful Women in Business.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Outside of her business expertise, Noor very candidly opens up about her work-life balance, working with her father, motherhood and her daily routine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 Intro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3:08 Wealth, Health, and Education&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:56 Have We Become Too Transactional as a Society?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:03 Are We Slaves to Our Phones?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:00 Raising Kids in the Age of Technology&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:00 The Accidental Entrepreneur&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:00 Joining the Family Business&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:28 Starting Zen Yoga&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:26 Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:12 Founding Global Ventures&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:22 VC in the MENA&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:02 Tech Innovation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:54 HealthTech FinTech&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:00 AgriTech&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:00 The Future of Healthcare&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;44:07 AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:54 The Future of Education&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;53:04 Being a Shark on Shark Tank&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;57:06 Sharing Knowledge in Arabic&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:0210 Work Life Balance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:07:29 Exercise and Gratitude&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:12:00 Lessons from Motherhood&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:16:00 Breaking New Trails&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:18:00 Creating 13,000 Jobs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:21:30 Conviction vs. Arrogance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:26:00 Relaxation Reflection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:32:10 The Importance of "The Pause"&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:37:00 Dreams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:38:40 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Future Plans&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Noor Sweid&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram https://bit.ly/47wX5GB&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3Zy9iJ6&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Forbes https://bit.ly/3zoHMDb&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Global Ventures&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website https://bit.ly/4guQznD&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Mo Show&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xN&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;X https://bit.ly/3KanEnJ&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok https://bit.ly/43L92po&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email info@themopodcast.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presented By KAFD&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The App&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website https://bit.ly/3YktQUI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram https://bit.ly/3YFpWGn&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;X https://bit.ly/3LMJOzi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3A0b2QJ&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Credits&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Noor Sweid | Guest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ryan Ismail | COO&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Faisal Nejaim | Show Manager&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tito | Creative Director&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Powered by “STUCK?” | Translators &lt;/p&gt; 
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Noor Sweid is an influential figure in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. She is the founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm that in

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