Tim DraperFounder and Managing Partne, Draper Associate · I back the ideas that look crazy first

From funding past winners to spotting the next big thing 🚀

28 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief interview segment, Tim Draper introduces Amal Dahan, a partner at 500 Global and board member of Saudi's Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. The conversation touches on the importance of entrepreneurs who can execute well and have sector experience, referencing a past investment in Takadao, which is now thriving. A lighthearted comment is made about Amal’s business cards not bearing the Draper surname, prompting a promise to update them. The dialogue underscores Draper’s investment philosophy—seeking capable, experienced founders—and showcases a successful portfolio company as evidence of that approach.

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On my right, this is Amal Dahan.
Yes.
I like it. And Amal, one of the partners at 500 Global and a board member of Saudi's Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. True. She has been on the show, so she has already been adopted. And I was a little disappointed to see that her business cards do not say Amal Dahan Draper. Draper.
I'm going to get the business cards changed.
But I think it's just a matter of like, Anything you're going to be looking for today?
We always look, you know, for these entrepreneurs that knows how to execute really and have the right experience in the sector. You know, this is what we did 2 years ago.
Do you remember Takadao? Yes, I do. We funded Takadao from our episode.
And they're growing.
Yeah, they're doing very well.