Catch up on the first episode of this season!
🔊 Welcome to Riyadh — The Rising Capital of Deep Tech, Fintech, and the Future of Innovation! 🇸🇦
Is the cure for cancer in space?
In Episode 2 of Meet the Drapers – Season 9, Tim Draper and an international panel of judges head to the LEAP Conference in Riyadh to meet four bold startups redefining space biotech, personal cooling, electric mobility, and fintech infrastructure across MENA and beyond.
From autonomous biological experiments in orbit to blockchain-powered freelancer payments and next-generation EV charging — this episode highlights founders building globally scalable companies from one of the world’s fastest-growing innovation hubs.
🔥 Startups Featured:
🧬 Exobiosphere – Founded by Kyle Acierno, Exobiosphere is a space-biotech company developing the world’s first contract research organization for high-throughput drug discovery in microgravity, enabling thousands of autonomous biological experiments in orbit.
❄️ MyCelsius – Built by Maxime Kryvian, MyCelsius (Celsius Innovations) is shaping the future of personal cooling technology, focused on improving quality of life for women experiencing hot flushes during hormonal changes.
⚡ WiPlugEV – Led by Bayan Mohammad, WiPlugEV is developing wireless and plug-less charging solutions for electric vehicles, simplifying EV infrastructure and improving accessibility for users worldwide.
💸 Sorbet – Founded by Rami Djebari, Sorbet is a fintech platform empowering MENA-based freelancers to invoice clients, receive global payments, and manage earnings using blockchain and stablecoins.
👩⚖️ Judges Panel:
💼 Tim Draper – Legendary Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist & Host
🌍 Taavi Rõivas – Former Prime Minister of Estonia, Chairman of Auve Tech
🚀 Amal Dokhan – Managing Partner at 500 Global
💰 Which founder will impress the Draper family and take the next step toward a $1,000,000 investment?
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