This episode we host <a href="http://twitter.com/alikamakhi" target="_blank">Ali Kamakhi</a> and talk about his upcoming business podcast and the motivation behind it. We then explore why the Arab world doesn’t have a lot of business cases compared to the western world. We also talk about TED talks in Saudi Arabia vs. other countries, the lean startup methodology, the consulting business, and a lot more. Check out Ali’s new podcast mentioned in the episode at <a href= "http://www.mstdfr.com/shows/bb/">Business Box</a>! <span id="more-262"></span> <h2>Show Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://mstdfr.com/shows/bb/">Business Box</a></li> <li><a href="https://serialpodcast.org/" target="_blank">Serial Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://gimletmedia.com/show/startup/" target= "_blank">Startup Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.npr.org/podcasts/510289/planet-money" target="_blank">Planet Money</a></li> <li><a href="https://knoji.com/images/user/Alahli%20Bank.jpg" target="_blank">Al-Ahli Bank HQ in Jeddah</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsdYblcTHCk" target= "_blank">Without Their Permission talk by Alex Ohanian</a></li> <li><a href="http://http//www.ycombinator.com/" target="_blank">Y Combinator</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.amazon.com/The-Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous/dp/0307887898/" target="_blank">The Lean Startup</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.ted.com/talks/pranav_mistry_the_thrilling_potential_of_sixthsense_technology?language=en" target="_blank">Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology</a></li> <li><a href= "http://harvardmagazine.com/2015/07/action-camera-lights" target= "_blank">Action, Camera, Lights</a></li> <li><a href="http://fundersandfounders.com/how-steve-jobs-started/" target="_blank">How Steve Jobs Financed His Apple Startup</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.sp.com.sa/en/NationalAddress/Pages/NationalAddress.aspx" target="_blank">Saudi Arabia’s Addressing System</a></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>40% Arabic – 60% English</em>

026: Chapéau to the Italian

Mstdfr (Arabic: مِستَدفِر) a weekly Middle Eastern geeky podcast spoken in “Arablish”. Ammar & Rami host different guests to Discuss, Debate & Diffuse various topics including: Science, culture, tech, Entertainment & new generation challenges.