K&S Perspectives

VC Sandbox: Episode 13: From Startup to Institution: Building Enduring Ventures in Saudi Arabia

In this episode, we speak with Rawan AlRasheed, Director (Venture Capital) at Aljazira Capital, one of Saudi Arabia's leading investment firms. With over a decade of experience in private equity,…

VC Sandbox, Episode 12: The Founder's Journey: A Discussion with Iyad Aldalooj, CEO and Co-Founder, Penny Software

In this episode, Iyad Aldalooj, CEO and Co-Founder of Penny Software shares his entrepreneurial journey with us. We also discuss Penny Software, a leading Saudi B2B SaaS procurement startup launched…

VC Sandbox, Episode 11: Early stage investing in Saudi Arabia: A discussion with Eyad Albayouk, General Partner, Flat6Labs

In this episode, Eyad Albayouk, General Partner at Flat6Labs, which is one of the most active investors in startups in Saudi Arabia provides us with an insight into early stage investing in Saudi…

VC Sandbox: Episode 10: Building technology solutions to enhance intra-Africa capital and investment flows

SecondSTAX, a technology company that is building solutions to enhance intra-Africa capital and investment flows recently announced a new partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) that…

Taking The Temperature on Digital Health: Episode 5: Health Technology in the Age of AI: A Conversation with FDA Commissioner Robert Califf

How are regulators grappling with rapidly advancing technology in healthcare and medical devices? K&S Partner Lisa Dwyer speaks with the FDA Commissioner Robert Califf in wide-ranging…

VC Sandbox: Episode 9: Cloud Kitchen platforms and the shift away from traditional F&B methods in the MENA Region - A conversation with Kaykroo Founder Jihad El-Eit

Jihad El-Eit, Founder of the cloud kitchen platform Kaykroo discusses new trends and developments emerging in response to consumer preferences in the dynamic and constantly evolving food and beverage…

Knowledge & Social Series: Episode 0: Ten Questions On…

In this podcast series, we provide unique and engaging viewpoints on the issues affecting our clients in Asia. In each episode, co-hosts Zoe Bromage and Soumya Bhagavatula explore changing legal…

Taking The Temperature on Digital Health: Episode 4: Teladoc Health: Balancing Risks With Rewards in the Rapidly Growing Telehealth Industry

When Adam Vandervoort joined Teladoc Health as Chief Legal Officer in 2015, the company hadn't yet hit its first million visits. The industry has seen rapid growth since then, fueled by technology…

Taking the Temperature on Digital Health: Episode 3: SWORD Health: One Company's Mission and Journey to Provide More Successful, Accessible Care to Those Who Need It

More than 50 percent of spine surgeries in the U.S. are unnecessary and don't lead to improved outcomes. SWORD Health, a virtual and digital physical therapy company, is changing that by bringing…

Taking the Temperature on Digital Health: Episode 2: The View From the Boardroom: An Insider's Perspective on the Digital Health Landscape

How are digital health companies changing the healthcare industry, and what do they need to do to succeed? K&S Partner Rick Zall speaks with digital health pioneer Karin Ajmani, who currently…

VC Sandbox: Episode 8: The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) - An interview with Carolyn Pitt, RICE Pacesetter and CEO of Productions.com

King & Spalding associates Christian Craft-Ellison (Funds & Real Estate), Will Jordan (M&A and Capital Markets), and John Hale (Funds & Real Estate) are joined by special guest…

Taking the Temperature on Digital Health: Episode 1: AndHealth: Innovating How Patients Address Root Causes of Chronic Conditions

It is estimated that 80 percent of our health is governed by our behavior. This is particularly true for chronic diseases. Yet chronic diseases are notoriously resistant to the traditional model of…

Taking the Temperature on Digital Health: Episode 0

VC Sandbox: Episode 7: Diversity in the Venture Capital Industry - An interview with Andy Ayim MBE, Founder of the Angel Investing School

In this episode, Macky O'Sullivan speaks to Andy Ayim MBE, Founder of the Angel Investing School, an organisation which is creating opportunities for people from marginalised communities and helping…

VC Sandbox: Episode 6: Paymob: Digital payment solutions and Egypt's transition to a cashless society

In April 2021, Cairo-based fintech Paymob closed the largest ever Series A investment round raised by a fintech in Egypt. The US$18.5 million round which was led by Global Ventures, with…

VC Sandbox: Episode 5: Beehive: Closing the Gap for SME Finance

SME lending is known for its complexity, high risk and high cost. The brainchild of serial entrepreneur Craig Moore, supported by Rick Pudner (former group CEO of Emirates NBD bank), Beehive is an…

VC Sandbox: Episode 4: Clean-Tech: Turning Footsteps into Energy and Data; an Interview with Laurence Kemball-Cook, Founder and CEO of Pavegen

From a soccer pitch in a favela in Rio De Janeiro to the Dupont Circle near the White House in Washington D.C., Pavegen has used a combination of kinetic and solar energy to provide power. In this…

VC Sandbox: Episode 3: Spotlight on Fintech in the MENA Region, an interview with Ambareen Musa, Founder and CEO of Souqalmal

The Fintech ecosystem in the Middle East is experiencing heightened interest from investors and key stakeholders. In this episode, Macky O'Sullivan, a venture capital lawyer in our Dubai office…

VC Sandbox: Episode 2: Revolutionizing Africa's Healthcare Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in the way medicine is practised. In Africa, where access to medical care is often restricted, startups across the continent are innovating in various…

S1E1 VC Sandbox: Episode 1: Dissecting the Venture Capital Landscape

We find ourselves in unprecedented times, amid a pandemic that has seen the rapid spread of the coronavirus disease across the globe. In this episode, Macky O'Sullivan, a venture capital lawyer in…