Billal Yamak — Co-Founder
I’ve spent the past 11 years working across growth, BD, partnerships, and fund management in KSA and MENA. My work spans gaming, startups, and emerging tech ecosystems with a track record in developing strategic partnerships and driving regional market expansion. This includes leading The Sandbox’s growth and ecosystem presence across the GCC, working closely with enterprises, creative partners, and public sector stakeholders. Beyond that, I advise a portfolio of founders and organizations in Saudi Arabia and internationally on product direction, go-to-market, and partnership strategy. I am also a co-founder of WASA, a community-led network that brings together builders, founders, and entrepreneurs working to advance Web3 adoption in Saudi Arabia through collaboration, shared learning, and long-term ecosystem development. I approach growth with an operator’s mindset: grounded in market context, aligned incentives, and execution that leads to real adoption. My focus areas include: • Growth & Strategic Partnerships • Venture & Startup Advisory • Gaming, Tokenization & Web3 Ecosystems • Business Development & Fund Management
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Web3 and Growth Strategy expert with a focus on partnerships and startup ecosystems.
Experience: 10 yrs
Skills
- Growth & Strategic Partnerships
- Web3 Ecosystems
- Venture & Startup Advisory
- Business Development & Fund Management
- Business Development
Career Highlights
- 11 years of experience in growth and partnerships.
- Led growth initiatives in the GCC for The Sandbox.
- Co-founded WASA to advance Web3 adoption in Saudi Arabia.
Work Experience
Brinc
Startup Mentor (3 mos)
Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA)
Chairman and Co Founder (1 yr 2 mos)
Outlier Ventures
Startup Mentor (6 mos)
The Sandbox
Head of Growth GCC (1 yr 5 mos)
Nuqtah
Head of Operations & Marketing (1 yr)
Toshiverse L4bs
Operations Manager & Business Development (1 yr 6 mos)
Frais & Fresh Franchise
Co Founder, Business Development at Frais & Fresh Franchise (2 yrs 5 mos)
Export Operations (1 yr 5 mos)
Co Founder, Operations & Business Development (7 yrs)
Education
Bachelor’s Degree at Bishop's University
Political Science and Government at American University of Beirut
High School at International Baccalaureate
High School at British International School of Jeddah