Ayman Hariri

Ayman Hariri, Co-Founder and CEO of VERO Labs, is an entrepreneur and progressive investor committed to building responsible technology that empowers artists and creators.

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As CEO of VERO, a global social platform with 7 million members, Ayman and his team have developed an ecosystem to transform how fans connect with — and participate in — intellectual property.

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Driven by his mission to empower artists, Ayman founded VERO Music, an artist incubator and record label that provides emerging talent with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to build sustainable careers in the music industry.

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Earlier in his career, Ayman co-founded Epok, a pioneering distributed software platform for secure enterprise data sharing, creating early solutions for interoperability, access control, and identity management. He also managed the strategy and execution of some of Saudi Arabia’s most significant development projects, including The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Princess Noura University (PNU), and power plants for Saudi Aramco. At BankMed S.A.L., he guided strategic governance during a period of financial policy transition, contributing to growth across commercial banking, private wealth, and investment services.

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An early investor in category-defining brands including Sweetgreen and Allbirds, Ayman has dedicated his career to creating the physical, financial, and digital infrastructure that enables individuals and communities to challenge convention and unlock their potential.