Saudi Giga-Projects, Working With The Crown Prince & Growing Up In Brooklyn | Jerry Inzerillo 111

Jerry is the GCEO of Diriyah Company, a highly immersive, 63.2-billion-dollar Development, heritage, and tourism project. It will be home to 100,000 residents and aims to attract 50 million visits a year. Jerry is also Vice Chairman of Forbes Travel Guide who grew up in humble circumstances in Brooklyn and first visited Saudi Arabia in 1981. With over five decades in the hospitality and tourism industry, he has garnered global recognition as a visionary in the field, as well as a champion for Saudi Arabia and its people. In a conversation with Mo, they delve into the development and vision of Diriyah, emphasizing the significance of preserving Saudi Arabia’s rich history with the support of UNESCO. Jerry reflects on his appointment by His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and shares his excitement for the future of Saudi Arabia. He highlights the ongoing enhancements to the quality of life in the country and the rapid evolution of tourism and prosperity.
0:00 Introductions
2:46 Giga-projects
4:57 60 Minutes Interview
8:26 Media coverage of Vision 2030
9:34 Ministry of Tourism
12:48 Decision to live in Saudi Arabia
15:44 HRH The Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
19:41 Growing up in Brooklyn
24:45 Civilization, humility, leadership
27:59 Is Saudi a “sleeping giant”
32:35 Childhood and college years
35:27 Hobbies
39:50 UNESCO and Diriyah
50:00 Happiness, aging, finding peace
55:20 Rapid questions and future of Saudi
1:07:00 Worst and best advice
1:10:30 Ted Talk and closing words
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[@Andrew-hn3gj]

I recently had the opportunity to visit Saudi on a tourist visa. I’m from USA. Saudi was completely different from what I was expecting. It was amazing, beautiful, and the people were so friendly and kind. I love Saudi. I’m already planning my next visit in July.

[@user-zz6rn4jx7x]

Come in winter, because summer temperatures sometimes reach 50 degrees Celsius

[@Andrew-hn3gj]

@@user-zz6rn4jx7x yes I know haha I was just there last month and I was soooo cold at night lol. But I want to also experience summer temps as I hopefully will plan on moving to Riyadh eventually if I can land a job!

[@Andrew-hn3gj]

Id also like to add that in my experience, I found the safety and security levels in Riyadh and Jeddah to be significantly higher compared to the USA, especially in Buffalo, NY, where I often feel on edge due to safety concerns even while simply driving through various neighborhoods. During my exploration of both upscale and economically disadvantaged areas in Saudi Arabia, I never felt unsafe.

[@Andrew-hn3gj]

@@user-zz6rn4jx7x I want to experience summer as I was just there last month, and hopefully can land a job and move to Riyadh!

[@user-zz6rn4jx7x]

@@Andrew-hn3gj True, I can leave my children to play with strangers in the middle of the night, and they will be safe. These are the human rights that we want: free health care, free education, good infrastructure, security and safety, high salaries, a good government that serves and cares for the people,

[@thoughtszilla2061]

Listening to Jerry Inzerillo was an absolute pleasure! His profound insights and articulate storytelling about Diriyah's transformation are incredibly inspiring. His vision for blending tradition with modernity is a masterstroke. Thank you Moe for such a captivating and educational episode!

[@aizhanussenaliyeva7218]

God bless Saudi Arabia and those who help it to create a true legacy. As per my opinion, as an economist, Saudi Arabia has also a great perspective in growing its own production sites, besides Oil and Gas. Market and people is everything, especially native customers. Thanks, Mo for your work. Brilliant cases and guests! Dr.Aizhan Ussenaliyeva.

[@TheMoShowPod]

Thank you 🙏🙏💪

[@WaterExpert-fp1un]

God bless Saudi Arabia ❤

[@voice88out]

Jerry is such a wonderful human being! 100% authentic

[@hashemmodir8006]

At first, I'd like to the thank the guest Mr. Jerry and the host for the amazing interview. Honestly this was a powerful/learning moment for me and so humbling yet motivational. A lot of lessons has been taught and I am sure I'll watch over and over to comprehend the true meaning of the guest's answers

[@D7Mqb]

This man makes me smile and happy when he talks, I love the effort that he has done to make us happy. God bless him ❤

[@aminaines4631]

Saudi Arabia is very beautiful They have a great leaders who are doing their best to develop the kingdom and to satisfy their people

[@bk-qq3el]

I’m Saudi and I’m proud 🇸🇦🇸🇦

[@tahiranaveen]

You will break the internet the day you interview MBS 😂 I'm waiting for that day! ❤

[@TheMoShowPod]

🤞

[@the84don]

I can easily imagine that happening.

[@Majed1.]

I don’t usually comment on KZbin, but Jerry’s response to the question at 56:21 is pure gold! We need to soak up that wisdom. it's all about embracing your roots and investing on that base!

[@Abbyravenclaw92]

What a kind down to earth soul Mr. jerry is. We should all be like him.

[@SoniaTrysonCollection]

Congratulations on this amazing interview! I visited Saudi Arabia recently, and I am looking forward to come back. Beautiful country characterised by the kindness of its people.

[@SS_Tier]

Before watching this, Mr.Jerry Thank you for being here in the kingdom! Diriyah is my personal favourite project and you and your team had done wonderful job so far! Can't wait to be fully completed.

[@TheMoShowPod]

🙏🙏

[@wellytms4713]

How did you get 📌 or Why...

[@3bodsaad]

He’s amazing, I’m glad as Saudi that people like Jerry are helping to develop my country

[@3bodsaad]

@@MerajLX yes in certain fields, we need experiences from outside , it’s never a shame to ask for help ☺️

[@MerajLX]

@3bodsaad For Saudis it is, because they acted they are superior humans in their treatment of migrants while they are most backwards themselves and what fields, 78% of the private sector is run by foreign workers and you didn't even let their families live with them burdening them with taxes on new borns, you don't know that's shameless. Now when you see people would not even step foot on your backwards country you became humble like he said MBS pitched for his services with money and kind words and you even changed your laws for executives and skilled expatriates, still you are inhumane to thousands that are from amongst you. I am sure you won't feel any shamey, because that's broadest your leader can think in terms of your lame vision 2030. But time teaches and it's teaching your leaders, they rolled back Saudisation and exempted taxes to MNCs, pathetic losers.

[@MerajLX]

@3bodsaad I see you deleted my comment, but don't worry, Jerry is not as good as he seems either. You will be asking more Indians for help very soon. P.s. I am not Indian but that's what's coming for you. Your next boss might be an Indian in case the comment you deleted ached you.

[@MerajLX]

@3bodsaad Then what's Saudisation? 80% of your country's private sector is run by us, and you were so ungrateful to our families that built you a country that you started imposing taxes on our new borns and took our jobs. If that's not something to be ashaymed, then what is? Now when you realised we were leaving at your loss too you left the burden on weaker and poorer ones and lift it off of more capable and skilled individuals that had better places in this world that would accept them. Saudis will always learn things the hard way.

[@MohamedAdel-xh2gx]

I love the way mo is managing conversation, good listener & great questions as well

[@TheMoShowPod]

Thank you for that 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it.

[@khaledmutairi8367]

شكرًا على المقابلة الجميلة يامحمد ، واني ارى لقائك مع سمو الامير قد اقترب 😂، اسأل الله ان يوفقك ومن تطور في تطور باذن الله

[@TheMoShowPod]

🙏🙏🥹

[@Alivxz193]

Thank you Mr.Jerry thank you MoShow for this wonderful interview, we look forward to achieve our goals and successes

[@r4k4n1234567]

Thank you Mo for yet another wonderfull episode, one of my absolute favorites!

[@TheMoShowPod]

Thank you very much for watching 🙏

[@hamod1034]

الشعب السعودي يرحب بالجميع 🇸🇦

[@MerajLX]

يرحب بالجميع بعد ما فشلت في سعاوده. شعب للعباده حكام و كلام فاضي للأسف

[@FAISLALI]

Great interview! Thanks Mo. I like the way you listened carefully without interruption to such an amazing leader. Keep it up

[@TheMoShowPod]

🙏🫡

[@TerriBingham]

Your best interview so far. Thank you Mo, great job!

[@TheMoShowPod]

🙏🫡

[@somethinglikethat4150]

I think Riyadh is similar to LV but if Riyadh had one particular city centre that would be great, the Problem in Riyadh is A distant area with a Far apart from each other, which usually need car transport, which is it, which will affect the traffic at lead to poor quality of life that doesn’t mean to not do like this wonderful giga project like Diriyah and other but Every big city in the world has a particular city centre that was a great interview. Thanks to Mr Jerry, and thanks to MoShow.

[@Abbyravenclaw92]

LV on halal mode 😂❤

[@yasmeenislam3330]

Loved this 🥹❤️ he's so genuine

[@isb281m]

I have seen Diriyah construction worker and Jerry said 150 million bricks are needed. Comparing Jerry to those workers in terms of money, education, and quality of life. Jerry can a have huge mansion and salary while those workers are exposed to the sun working. This is a huge society gap that those workers need to be paid well despite the Diriyah large and massive construction. Well I cannot change that because Jerry pays them. He is the CEO.

[@polgh4209]

الحمد لله 💚🇸🇦

[@Illmulll]

Positive interview and I really appreciate it .. thanks to all ✋🏼

[@mohammadbinmohammed2179]

Thanks Jerry for this valuable and informative podcast

[@tajudeenbintijani]

God is doing everything... All praise to Him. chp 85 ver 15-16 Possessor of the glorious throne. Doer of whatever He wills. chp 3 ver 188 Those who boast about their works, and wish to be praised for something they have not really done, should not think that they can evade the retribution. They have incurred a painful retribution.

[@fahoodsa]

This is one of the most compelling interviews i have seen. Great questions and the answers what can i say about them. From the first instance you might fall into the perception that he is in hospitality so there is alot of flowery language. Then you realize that the guy is putting up his life learnings in the best way possible for people to grasp. Life meaning, happiness, kindness, working hard and giving. I have found it hard to believe in happiness in working hard everyday all year and sacrificing. So, the best part for me is his view on this when he opens the door every morning and its show time then at the end of the day you can look back and appreciate yourself if its great and you push yourself to do it again and if not be humble say sorry and try to do better tomorrow. Thank you Mo and Jerry.

[@Algharbiii]

Great Episode I enjoy it every single minute 🙏🏼 I,ve seen how far become MO podcast 🎉 Keep it up MO & MO cast 👍🏻

[@TheMoShowPod]

Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed 🙏💪

[@abdulsd2268]

Brilliant interview!

[@mohammedaldawsari5312]

Great interview

[@somethinglikethat4150]

The Mo show is the best

[@TheMoShowPod]

🙏🥹

[@mohamedjama9185]

Brilliant

[@abdulaziz209]

I very much enjoyed this interview, there is only one Diriyah ☝🏼

[@TheMoShowPod]

🥇

[@nawafaba2311]

Amazing guest and host , great job. Can you guys please edit the typo mistake @17:53.. I'm sure he meant prince Ayyaf , mayor of riyadh region

[@yasmeenislam3330]

👏 🇸🇦 الحمد لله على النعمة

[@khalidalmadhi1571]

Charismatic

[@polgh4209]

الله يوفقك مووو 💕💕

[@mickthunder1107]

29:00 “Don’t look for the crown prince to execute vision 2030. Look to yourself to contribute to the execution of vision 2030.” Well said Jerry. Well said! You can apply that analogy to many different faucets of life. To me vision 2030 reminds me of two inspirational quotes: “If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.”- Steve Jobs “Far and away the best prize life has to offer is working hard at work worth doing.” - Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt As a Saudi citizen who has been working on one of the 5 giga-projects for past 3.5 years, I can honestly and wholeheartedly say, I embody those quotes and I want to thank all my fellow citizens and expats who have sacrificed so much to ensure the whole world can benefit from vision 2030. Vision 2030 will be a watershed moment in the history of mankind and I will do everything within my being to ensure it’s remembered as a catalyst and a stepping stone for “making the world a better place”. That quote is very definition of vision 2030.

[@mazakiken]

بودكاست عظيم🙏🏼

[@TheMoShowPod]

مثلك

[@Ms.Nawar97]

This is probably the most deepest podcast that i ever heard! I cried for three time Wallah. THANK YOU JERRY!

[@TheMoShowPod]

🙏🥹

[@yasseralsaidi1168]

1- CEO 2- Mangers 3- super visors 4 _ employees

[@polgh4209]

❤❤

[@user-ki8lo1cn7w]

👍🇸🇦❤️

[@AJ-uw8hi]

23:05 maybe he is referencing this ayah إِنَّمَا نُطْعِمُكُمْ لِوَجْهِ ٱللَّهِ لَا نُرِيدُ مِنكُمْ جَزَآءًۭ وَلَا شُكُورًا ٩

[@Kuwaitiobserver]

👍🏻

[@MG-fj4ce]

المقابلة كنز لكن ليش الفوكس على المايك :(

[@fekrh3abirh]

The ads sound level is too high compared to the interview. It’s annoying

[@Said.Z2]

How i can remove the Arabic subtitle?

[@user-bf1mp3iu5h]

I don't belive a country can be built without it own people working on the big projects...

[@abdullahalsahly9026]

🌹🎧💢❤

[@Jeneral666]

Hi, there is no sound i can't head what happens

[@TheMoShowPod]

Try again please 🙏🙂

[@ahmedmmd]

There is only one Diriyah 👆🏻😁

[@facts_4u4]

وينك مبطي

[@janajana-xb4bq]

Why don't you host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman😢 , It will be a fun episode🥹

[@TheMoShowPod]

One day, inshallah 🤲🙏

[@yasseralsaidi1168]

Globalization

[@natgeo1416]

what a soft ball question, even Joe can answer this questions. maybe

[@MK-wm7tm]

I totally get, but you have to consider the fact that this is Moshow style of interviewees , you will find that those who have pretty tough questions.

[@danielrichard7575]

P r o m o S M

[@A12Diary]

ما يمدح السوق إلا من ربح

[@jaffar2372]

‏شكلك ما ربحت في السوق السعودي 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Abbyravenclaw92]

يخوي مشكلتك فاشل

[@sriindrawati9805]

Saudi Arabia wasn't for tourists.

[@Abbyravenclaw92]

It is now

[@alm6no574]

ياخي انا ماتهمني حياته الشخصية يهمني وش قاعد يسوي في الدرعية ، اغلب الاسئلة كانت عن حياته الشخصية تقدر تجيب اي شخص وتسأله كذا اما تجيب مسؤول في مشروع الدرعية وتسأله اسأله شخصيه مالها علاقه في عمله وشغله هذا يدل على ضعف منكم

[@Abbyravenclaw92]

بالعكس كنت ابي اعرف هو مين ووش يسوي

[@MK-wm7tm]

هو ما جا للجاسر والا المديفر ، اسلوب و نمط "مو شو" هو بودكاست يغلب فيه على التعرف على الاشخاص قريب من كونه بايوقرافي biography.

[@yasseralsaidi1168]

Pyramid of Athorties

[@Aari0masdi]

This guy knows how to talk to Saudis + tooo much praise + too little informations = An average interview, its not great

[@Said.Z2]

Exactly! He is all talk

[@Abbyravenclaw92]

What did you want to know ?

[@qarnma0h1]

Not informative interview.

[@da7me22]

Why would you even spend time to put such a comment 😂🤣

[@mickthunder1107]

Your comment is the epitome of useless information. Enlighten us, what information would you have liked to know? Add value and suggest something.

[@TheMoShowPod]

🤣

[@user-ld5ut8et3x]

what a waste

[@the84don]

Your life?

[@samikamal1]

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