Waad Al-Madaaj وعد المدعج

Waad Al-Madaaj (born February 20, 1993) is a Saudi Arabian entrepreneur, author, digital marketer, and consultant based in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Her contributions to diverse industries have earned her recognition as Practical Advice for Entrepreneurs. She is the founder of BeyondSaudi, a digital consulting and marketing firm that offers tailored programs and solutions to entrepreneurs.
Almadaaj is also the founder of TEAMY, a social media management application offering marketing solutions powered by artificial intelligence. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, she serves as a member of the education and training committee at the Asharqia Chamber and the Eastern Province Youth Council. Almadaaj has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Saudi Youth Women Under 30.
==Early life and education==
Almadaaj was born and raised in Khobar City, Saudi Arabia, where she spent her formative years. In 2015, she obtained a bachelor's degree in human resource management from Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University. Subsequently, Almadaaj pursued a dual master's degree, specializing in marketing at the University of Roehampton, which she completed in 2019, and digital business at Esade Business School, graduating in 2023.
At ages 18 to 21, Almadaaj represented Saudi youth as a member of the Saudi Youth Delegation Forum with the ministry of foreign affairs, in this capacity, she represented Saudi Arabia on numerous international platforms, including Brazil, India, Germany, Tanzania, Spain, and Korea.
Concurrently, her entrepreneurial inclinations began to take shape. Almadaaj initiated her entrepreneurial journey by establishing a cafe within her university. In 2013, she co-founded and established Gourmet Station, a burger restaurant.
==Career==
In 2019, after completing her studies, Almadaaj founded BeyondSaudi, a marketing agency specializing in tailored solutions for entrepreneurs. BeyondSaudi offers two key programs: the Entrepreneurial Program, which assists entrepreneurs in building and scaling their businesses, and the Marketing Program, which focuses on effective marketing strategies to promote products or services.
In 2023, Almadaaj identified a need in the digital marketing landscape—a solution that could significantly reduce the time and financial investments required for effective social media marketing campaigns. As a result, she co-founded TEAMY App, a cutting-edge social media management application. TEAMY's core objective is to streamline and simplify the social media marketing process. By harnessing artificial intelligence, the app offers features such as background removal, content generation, advertising, and scheduling, all within a single application.
Beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits, Almadaaj is an active member of the education and training committee at the Asharqia Chamber. In this role, she collaborates with the government and the the private sector to drive education and training initiatives. Additionally, she serves as a member of the Eastern Province Youth Council.
As a published author, Almadaaj has authored a book titled "Marketing in Saudi Arabia" (الماركتنج بالسعودي). This book has achieved best-seller in Riyadh Book Fair. It is currently being translated into English, aiming to provide valuable insights into the Saudi market for outsiders seeking to understand its dynamics.
==Awards and recognitions==
* Top 20 Saudi Youth Women Under 30.
==References==
==External links==
* TEAMY App
* BeyondSaudi
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Category:1993 births
Category:Saudi Arabian businesspeople
Category:Saudi Arabian authors
Category:Digital marketing
Category:Alumni of the University of Roehampton