Lateefa Alwaalan — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Managing Director of Endeavor Saudi, part of Endeavor's global network.
Founded Yatooq, which manufactured readymade Arabic coffee blends and the first automated Arabic coffee machine.
Co-founded Aroom, a company developing technology for coffee vending machines.
Co-founded CellA+, a Saudi professional women's network with about 3000 members.
Serves as a board member for Sab Invest, Riyadh Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and The Gathering Ksa.
Earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from King Saud University and an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Washington.

Biography

Lateefa Alwaalan is an inventor and serial entrepreneur with a background in computer science and technology management. She started her first company at the age of 16 and gained experience in information technology. She holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from King Saud University and an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Washington, earned in 2011.