From Wall Street to Owning Al-Kholood Football Club | Ben Harburg #social333podcast #67

From Wall Street to Owning Al-Kholood Football Club | Ben Harburg #social333podcast #67 In this fascinating episode of the Social 333 Podcast , host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Ben Harburg , global investor, entrepreneur, and owner of Al-Kholood Football Club , to discuss his incredible journey from Wall Street to the world of international sports ownership . Ben shares how his career in finance and venture capital led him across continents — from San Francisco to Beijing to the Middle East — where he built businesses, invested in startups, and eventually became a football club owner. This episode blends business, global strategy, and sports innovation into one powerful story of ambition and adaptability. ✅ From Wall Street to owning a football club ✅ Investing across the U.S., China, and the Middle East ✅ How venture capital and sports intersect ✅ Lessons in leadership, risk, and global opportunity ✅ Why adaptability is the ultimate competitive edge 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Ben Harburg 01:12 – From Wall Street beginnings 02:22 – Investing across San Francisco and Beijing 03:37 – U.S. vs China: competition or cooperation? 06:00 – Comparing investors in China and the Middle East 08:35 – How Ben became a football club owner 10:58 – Politics, power, and global influence 14:55 – Entering venture capital and tech investments 17:28 – Lessons learned and what he’d change 19:27 – Future plans & where to find Ben Harburg 🎧 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with global entrepreneurs and innovators changing the game. 📣 Share this episode with someone who loves business, sports, or international success stories.