Venture builder and ecosystem strategist with 10+ years of experience shaping innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship across emerging markets.

As the current Head of the Investor & Startup Programs at Tahaluf, she leads ecosystem engagement, curating investor and founder journeys at LEAP, Money20/20, Black Hat MEA and LEAP East - playing a key role in bringing the world to Saudi Arabia while taking Saudi innovation to global stages and investment opportunities.

A 3x founder, VC and former operator, Dalia has scaled startups, secured investments, and driven inclusive capital models. Dalia led product growth at WAYA, one of MENA’s leading digital publications focused on startups and innovation. She became Co-Founder at EquiTie, where she raised capital for highly sought-after deals in companies like OpenAI, Reddit, and SpaceX, while mobilizing first-time and underrepresented investors, including HNWIs and emerging LPs. Dalia's journey into the startup ecosystem began with RiseUp Summit, where she rapidly grew from an intern to event manager.

With a deep network spanning LPs, VCs, founders and government partners, she specializes in building founder-friendly capital pathways, reimagining VC models, and spotlighting the rising innovation of the MEA region.

As the current Head of the Investor & Startup Programs at Tahaluf, she leads ecosystem engagement, curating investor and founder journeys at LEAP, Money20/20, Black Hat MEA and LEAP East - playing a key role in bringing the world to Saudi Arabia while taking Saudi innovation to global stages and investment opportunities.