Beyond Borders: OPUS Founders’ Summit in Jordan
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
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