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[26.9] FounderFuel Dinner Series — From Audience to Empire w/ Anwar Jibawi (NY)
Once again, Aureum is bringing together a carefully curated room of Founders, C-suite Executives, and Investors — this time in New York City, joined by one of the most recognizable figures in the global creator economy.
From Audience to Empire w/ Anwar Jibawi
Anwar Jibawi built a 66M+ following from the ground up. Then he did what most creators don't — he built a company behind it. Jibawi Productions, a full-scale production studio where he writes, directs, and produces all of his content. Anwar's Kitchen, a Los Angeles restaurant he co-founded with his mother, rooted in their Palestinian heritage. And now, a deliberate pivot toward podcasting and scripted entertainment.
This is not a content talk. Nor a social media masterclass. It is a rare opportunity to hear directly from someone who successfully transformed audience into enterprise — and to explore why the fundamentals of building remain remarkably similar, regardless of the industry you are building in.
We look forward to sharing this evening with you.
About Aureum
A private professionals organization for accomplished Founders, C-Suite Executives, and Investors.
Vetted and cautiously curated, Aureum exists to cultivate high-impact leadership, strengthen relationships among those shaping industries and capital flows, and unlock opportunities that rarely appear in public view.
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Your Seat at The Table
Our events calendar operates on a closed-door, member-only model. This gathering is part of a select few where a handful of seats are open to non-members — a genuine opportunity to meet some members, feel the energy of the room, and get a sense of what's concretely happening inside.
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Meet Your Hosts
Mohammad Hasham — Founder & Managing Partner
Mike Blankenship — Co-Founder & Partner
Imad Ansari — Co-Founder & Partner
Julie Amelie Real — Chief Operating Officer
Kate Abdrashitova — Chief of Staff
A Glimpse Into our World
[26.6] FounderFuel Dinner Series — Venture Builders Breakout w/ Startup Rotman (Apr 30, 2026)
[26.5] FounderFuel Dinner Series — Where Culture Meets Capital (Apr 1st, 2026)
Aureum x NBA All-Star Weekend — Exclusive Brunch w/ Sports and Entertainment Leaders (Feb 15, 2026)
[25.e1] Aureum Laurea Gala — Inaugural Edition (Dec 4, 2025)
Aureum Symposium — Beyond the Finish Line: The Founder’s Journey w/ CohnReznick (Nov 6, 2025)
[25.e1] Aureum Aestivalis Celebration — Inaugural Edition (Aug 14, 2025)
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