From Wall Street to Owning Al-Kholood Football Club | Ben Harburg #social333podcast #67
From Wall Street to Owning Al-Kholood Football Club | Ben Harburg #social333podcast #67  
Podcast: Social 333 Podcast
Published On: Thu Nov 06 2025
Description: From Wall Street to Owning Al-Kholood Football Club | Ben Harburg #social333podcast #67In this fascinating episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Ben Harburg, global investor, entrepreneur, and owner of Al-Kholood Football Club, to discuss his incredible journey from Wall Street to the world of international sports ownership.Ben shares how his career in finance and venture capital led him across continents — from San Francisco to Beijing to the Middle East — where he built businesses, invested in startups, and eventually became a football club owner. This episode blends business, global strategy, and sports innovation into one powerful story of ambition and adaptability.✅ From Wall Street to owning a football club ✅ Investing across the U.S., China, and the Middle East ✅ How venture capital and sports intersect ✅ Lessons in leadership, risk, and global opportunity ✅ Why adaptability is the ultimate competitive edge📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Ben Harburg 01:12 – From Wall Street beginnings 02:22 – Investing across San Francisco and Beijing 03:37 – U.S. vs China: competition or cooperation? 06:00 – Comparing investors in China and the Middle East 08:35 – How Ben became a football club owner 10:58 – Politics, power, and global influence 14:55 – Entering venture capital and tech investments 17:28 – Lessons learned and what he’d change 19:27 – Future plans & where to find Ben Harburg🎧 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with global entrepreneurs and innovators changing the game. 📣 Share this episode with someone who loves business, sports, or international success stories.