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Beyond Borders: OPUS Founders’ Summit in Jordan

March 5, 2025

Community is a superpower.

That’s why we took 40 world-class founders on an immersive journey to Jordan—where history, entrepreneurship, and new perspectives converged. From exploring world-famous landmarks to engaging with the region’s most forward-thinking leaders, this trip was designed to unlock insight, opportunity, and connection.

At King’s Academy, conversations centred on entrepreneurship and long-term impact, setting the stage for the days ahead. A quote that resonated throughout the trip came from Kate Horsley: “If you’re scared, do it scared.” In Amman, hosted by the Crown Prince Foundation, we met with local entrepreneurs building Jordan’s startup ecosystem sparking conversations for future collaborations.

Beyond Amman, Jordan's landscapes became the backdrop for new conversations and fresh perspectives. The delegation arrived at Wadi Rum for a night under the stars and a desert safari. Against this backdrop, and later in front of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, we captured key moments of The Dreamers, a documentary exploring the mindset of those shaping the future.

More than a summit, this was a reminder that opportunity is unlocked through action, access, and the right people around you.

A sincere thank you to our hosts and partners in Jordan for their generosity and insight. And to our members—these experiences are designed to challenge perspectives, spark new ideas, and create lasting connections.

Here’s to building bridges, fostering innovation, and pushing boundaries. Until next year Jordan!



Meet The Delegation

Imtiaz Patel, Former Group CEO and Chair of the Multichoice Group

Miguel McKelvey, Co-founder of WeWork and Unbound

Richard Hadler, Co-founder at Founders Capital

Toby Hanington, Co-Founder at Baobab Network

Sir Charles Bowman, Former Lord Mayor of London

Anna Tidswell-Norrish, Founder at Eve Health

Diana Estupinan, Managing Director at Prosek Partners

Giuliano Celle, Managing Director at UBS

Hugh Chichester, Founder and CEO of Niya

Lyndsay Mason, Founder of For The Creators

Michael Houghton, Co-Founder at Community Wolf

Nana Hovhannisyan, Founder and CEO of 8.18 Consulting

Paul Chapman, CEO of Landworth

Adam Marshall, Senior Advisor and Former Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce

Sara Hermans, Chief of Staff at EPI Company

Kevin Kilty, CEO and Founder of Hubpay

Adam Levene, OPUS Entrepreneur in Residence, Founder at 37W©

Janine Subgang, Co-Founder at Bizzed.ai

Cameron Shaw, Founder at Virax Biolabs

Victoria Albrecht, Founder and CEO at Springbok.ai

Kate Horsley, Founder at Chai Digital

Ossie Amir, building Wormhole

Rene Wessels, Senior Executive for Investec Wealth & Investment International

David Vioque, Co-founder at Unbound

Gustave Arnold-Fomete Kouambo, Co-founder at Unbound

Fatema Patel, Special Guest

Shaina Shiwarski, Co-founder at Legends

Ziyaad Ahmed, Co-founder of Qanooni

Quinten Wessels

Robert Rowland, Co-founder at United Fitness Brands

Hilary Rowland, Co-founder at United Fitness Brands

Tomasz George, Co-founder at Freya Health

Gareth Whittaker, CEO at T+W

Sam Tidswell-Norrish, Founder and Chair of the Board at OPUS