As a figure of business, technology enthusiast, and investor, HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal is a firm proponent of clean energy, healthy living, the humane treatment of animals, and a motivated voice for Middle East entrepreneurs. A member of the Saudi Arabian royal family, Prince Khaled was born in California and spent his youth in Riyadh under the mentorship of his father, philanthropist HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal AlSaud, Chairman and founder of Kingdom Holding Company. Today, with holdings on five continents, Prince Khaled stands at the gateway between the Middle East’s evolving economies and the Western world. Prince Khaled is the founder and Chairman of KBW Investments (KBW) and works across several tiers and levels of the business. In the real estate and property markets, Prince Khaled serves as Vice Chairman of ARADA, a UAE-based development company. Outside of his work with KBW, Prince Khaled is also a founding general partner of the venture capital PROOF (pro rata opportunity fund) fund. In 2014, Prince Khaled founded KBW Ventures, and currently serves as the company’s CEO. Beyond his work, Prince Khaled is Chairman of the elected Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) Trustee Board, where he works with stakeholders in business, government and the global environmental movement to help further advance Saudi Arabia’s green building initiative. In early 2018, Prince Khaled was officially appointed to the role of President of the Saudi Fitness and Wellness Federation (SFWF), driving an initiative that unifies various sports and further builds upon the Kingdom’s dedication to a healthy and active citizenry.