Bahar Alharbi

Founder & CEO

Startups House

Bahar is the visionary Founder & CEO of Startups House, a leading private sector incubator and accelerator in Saudi Arabia. With a robust 10-year track record, he specializes in investment, sustainable development, and entrepreneurial strategy, significantly contributing to the Kingdom's burgeoning startup ecosystem. His strategic insights are grounded in a strong academic foundation, including an M.Sc. in Banking and International Finance from Toulouse Business School, France. Bahar plays a pivotal role in shaping Saudi Arabia's business landscape, serving as a Board Member at SADU Business Solutions (powered by Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University) and Sadeen Living (a CMA-licensed real estate development fund). He also actively contributes to national development as a member of the Entrepreneurship Committee at the Federation of Saudi Chambers. Furthermore, Bahar is a certified professional, holding qualifications in venture capital from Jada Funds of Funds & Stanford, leadership from Cranfield University, and securities from the Capital Market Authority.