From Jeddah to Durban — Real Estate, Angel Investing & Endurance with Samer Shaaban

For Samer Shaaban, Ignite 2025 is about more than attending his first EO regional event—it’s about connection, rejuvenation, and growth. A veteran of Jeddah’s real estate sector with over 20 years of experience, Samer reflects on his EO journey so far, from early forum experiences to embracing the Power Within theme of Durban.

He also introduces his path as an angel investor, focusing on fintech, SaaS, and gaming startups that can scale. His criteria? Character, humility, and coachability in the founders he backs. Alongside his business ventures, Samer shares how endurance routines like running and Ironman races serve as his personal reset, and why he’s exploring a podcast-as-mentoring model to pass on lessons and help founders avoid common mistakes.

This episode blends entrepreneurship, endurance, and investing, offering both practical filters and personal insights for growth-minded leaders.

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🎙️ Produced by TIM Africa.