Are You Really Ready to Go Public? Wael Mahdi on Transparency, Trust & Scale in Saudi

Most founders think they’re ready to scale or go public.In reality? They’re not even close.In this episode, Wael Mahdi shares what investors, regulators, and leadership teams are really looking for when evaluating a company’s IPO-readiness. We dive deep into the mindset shifts, internal structures, and cultural transparency needed to build trust at the highest level—especially in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing ecosystem.If you're raising capital, preparing for an exit, or scaling in the region, this is your wake-up call.Don’t pitch until you’ve heard this.