The Next Big Thing
Founders. Visionaries. Builders of what’s next.
This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a search for the boldest ideas and the people bringing them to life — starting from the Gulf, reaching across the world.
Each episode features raw, in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors who are reshaping industries, rewriting narratives, and building the future from the ground up.
From deep tech to consumer brands, Dhahran to Dubai — The Next Big Thing uncovers the real stories behind breakthrough startups, untold struggles, and moments that changed everything.
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Episodes
18 episodes
The Falafel Economy Trap | The Next Big Thing - Dhahran
What’s the falafel economy and why is it holding back real innovation in Saudi Arabia?In this episode of The Next Big Thing – Dhahran, Saleem Bitar discusses the mindset shifts and the five IQs founders need to build real innovative sol...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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48:35
How Space Is Saudi’s Next Infrastructure | The Next Big Thing - Dhahran
Space Tech isn’t just about exploring space — Saudi Arabia knows that and is building the future on it. In this episode, Khalid AlMahfouz breaks down why space tech is becoming the Kingdom’s next major infrastructure play — n...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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41:01
The Team Culture Behind a $3M Startup Raise | The Next Big Thing - Riyadh
Everyone talks about raising. No one talks about building the right team. In the first episode of The Next Big Thing – Riyadh Chapter, Mohamed Milyani, founder of Nqoodlet, shares the raw truth behind building in The Kingdom. From ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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37:56
Conquering Deep Tech from Saudi's Eastern Province | The Next Big Thing - Dhahran
What happens when you choose to conquer deep tech in Saudi Arabia? In this first episode of The Next Big Thing - Dhahran, we sit down with Srrah Algheithy, co-founder and CEO of Sustainable Innovations, a hardware and prod...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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40:32
Building Tech Giants in Saudi Arabia: The Next Wave of Innovation | The Next Big Thing s02 e09
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup founders.J...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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47:11
Evolution of the investing markets and valuation in the Middle East region | The Next Big Thing s02 e08
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup founders....
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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57:10
Female Focused Investing: Is Isolating the Category Helping Equality or Hurting it? | The Next Big Thing s02 e07
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup founders....
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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49:09
Eureka Moment: Are Entrepreneurial 'Aha' Moments Overrated? | The Next Big Thing s02 e06
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup founders....
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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59:43
Investments: Different methods of funding startups | The Next Big Thing s02 e05
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup founders....
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:02:47
Marketing and Branding: Strategies for startups on a limited budget | The Next Big Thing s02 e04
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup founders....
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:01:07
The importance of building the right team for a startup | The Next Big Thing s02 e03
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup founders....
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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56:02
Navigating Failure in the entrepreneurial journey | The Next Big Thing s02 e02
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup founders....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:00:13
Tech entrepreneurs: What inspired you to start your own business? | The Next Big Thing - S02 E01
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup founders....
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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57:50
Digital natives. What's real and what's BS? | The Next Big Thing - S01 E05
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup foundersJ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:02:19
No, that's not really AI | The Next Big Thing - S01 E04
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup foundersJ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:38
Tech vs. Tech-enabled. What's the difference? | The Next Big Thing - S01 E03
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup foundersJ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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44:52
How to survive as a startup founder? | The Next Big Thing - S01 E02
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup foundersJ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:01
What are VCs really doing in the GCC region? | The Next Big Thing - S01 E01
The Next Big Thing is the 24six9 Community Podcast.Our goal is to foster collaboration and synergy within the startup community and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful startup foundersJ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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56:46