In our latest episode, we sit down with Kerem Kuyucu who's the co-founder of JustMop, a platform that connects home dwellers with at-home service providers. Kerem has extensive experience building and scaling startups as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Rocket Internet and Country Manager at Foodonclick.Together we discuss:Aspects of marketplace apps to considerB2C marketing strategiesOperational complications of working with third partiesA bunch of tech startup mentionsWant a summary of the episode? Access the show notes here.Want to stay up-to-day of future episodes? Subscribe to our newsletter here or on our website.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Let's socialize on Instagram and Linkedin.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Rasha Rady who's the co-founder and COO of Chefaa, a pharmacy platform that helps patients order, schedule, and have medicine delivered to consumers' doorsteps. Rasha is a pediatrician, by background, who got out of her comfort zone and into the entrepreneurship world to serve more patients and have a larger impact on the community.Together we discuss:Benefits of building online apps to serve your customers betterHow to retain customers through subscription modelsUnderstanding and applying consumer preferences to e-commerce platforms Dynamics of the Egyptian ecosystem to consider when building a local startupI'm working with a fab team from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to help refine Spark!'s value proposition and marketing strategy. We've set up a short survey that takes less than 10 minutes to fill out, check it out here.Want a summary of the episode? Access the show notes here.Want to stay up-to-day of future episodes? Subscribe to our newsletter here or on our website.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Let's socialize on Instagram and Linkedin.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Lamya Al Shammary who's the founder and CEO of MWJ, the first marketplace to buy new and pre-loved certified luxury watches in the MENA region. Lamya is a watch and jewelry connoisseur and industry expert with over 10 years of experience. Combined with expertise in e-commerce and an understanding of the market, she delivers the best experience to shop for watches and jewelry. Together we discuss:The dynamics of the second-hand watch marketBuilding trust with customers and the role that content plays to achieve thisE-commerce in KSA and consumer preferencesWant a summary of the episode? Access the show notes here.Want to stay up-to-day of future episodes? Subscribe to our newsletter here or on our website.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Let's socialize on Instagram and Linkedin.

 In our latest episode, we sit down with Myriam Awad who's the founder and CEO of PotPay (formerly Bakala), a startup on a mission to digitize offline retail data. As an organization that digitizes offline retail data, PotPay's business model is B2B2C. They work with retailers and brands with their main audience being Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs). Myriam has led the creation of long-term strategies, crafted marketing and sales agendas, grew products, and built winning teams — all resulting in best-in-class management and a proven track record of delivering value.  Together we discuss:How to appeal to your target audienceThe process of collecting demographic dataThe sales process to find B2B customers in the retail industryExpanding into technologically developed marketsWant a summary of the episode? Access the show notes here.Want to stay up-to-day of future episodes? Subscribe to our newsletter here or on our website.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Let's socialize on Instagram and Linkedin.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Toghrul Samad who's the founder and CEO of Buglance, a crowdsourced testing platform that utilizes the power of the people to revolutionize the software testing industry. Toghrul is a serial entrepreneur, problem solver, and Chief Executive with 15 years of experience in promoting e-commerce websites, mobile apps, and games.Together we discuss:The reasons why software bugs go unnoticedHow to leverage the power of the masses for software bug testingHow to ensure employees are equipped to communicate with employeesFounder leadership stylesWant a summary of the episode? Access the show notes here.Want to stay up-to-day of future episodes? Subscribe to our newsletter here or on our website.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Let's socialize on Instagram and Linkedin.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Philip Bahoshy whose the founder and CEO of MAGNiTT, the first venture data platform serving founders and investors across emerging markets. Philip worked at Oliver Wyman in the Financial Services practice for three years, followed by nearly three years at Barclays Wealth working as Chief of Staff to the CEO, advising on strategic initiatives. Together we discuss:How to use newsletters to build your business (audience and revenue growth)The importance of knowing your customer to your product development processThe rising popularity of the MENA opportunity amongst the global startup ecosystemMAGNiTT's approach to building a data-driven tech companyWant a summary of the episode? Access the show notes here.Want to stay up-to-day of future episodes? Subscribe to our newsletter here or on our website.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Let's socialize on Instagram and Linkedin.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Bedy Yang, Managing Partner at 500 Startups. Bedy oversees 500’s ecosystem development programs including investor education courses (in partnership with top institutions such as Stanford, Berkeley, and INSEAD), has helped launch strategic partnerships and accelerator programs across the globe, and leads 500’s corporate-startup innovation and consultancy.Together we discuss:Unlocking market access in the startup ecosystemDifferent types of mentors Working with governments to build startup programsCurrent startup trends in the MENA regionWant a summary of the episode? Access the show notes here.Want to stay up-to-day of future episodes? Subscribe to our newsletter here or on our website.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Let's socialize on Instagram and Linkedin.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Leen Nabulsi who is a Venture Lead at Rainmaking Innovation. Leen focuses on corporate venture building, where she works on scoping, validating, building, and launching new ventures with large corporations. Leen was also the Managing Director of Dubai Smart City Accelerator (a Startupbootcamp program) and is an active member of the startup community in the UAE. Together we discuss:The process of venture building with corporate partnersStrategies to build ventures that cater to corporate objectivesThe importance of relationship building and partnerships (in the business world)Want a summary of the episode? Access the show notes here.Want to stay up-to-day of future episodes? Subscribe to our newsletter here or on our website.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Let's socialize on Instagram and Linkedin.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Julie Nguyen who is the founder of Crunchmoms. Crunchmoms is a community and networking platform for working moms to connect with like minded-women and boost their career ambitions. Crunchmom is now available as a web-based community. There are weekly online sessions where moms discuss all sorts of different topics, such as, job searching, self-confidence, and creating CVs. Together we discuss:The benefit of support systems for working momsBalancing work and home lifeImproving female business participation in the MENA regionWant a summary of the episode? Access the show notes here.Want to stay up-to-day of future episodes? Subscribe to our newsletter here or on our website.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Let's socialize on Instagram and Linkedin.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Ben Safra and Mila Nehme who are co-founders of Sensate. Ben & Mila are seasoned retail and customer experience professionals with a demonstrated history of working within the international luxury goods and jewelry industry. Ben has worked with powerhouses in the industry such as LV, Burberry, D&G, Tiffany & Co, Carolina Herrera, and Selfridges, whilst Mila has worked with Burberry and Cartier. Together we discuss:Reasons to engage with your employeesInitiatives to improve employee wellbeingThe role that interiors have on employee creativityWant a summary of the episode? Access the show notes here.Want to stay up-to-day of future episodes? Subscribe to our newsletter here or on our website.Got something you'd like to discuss with us? Let's socialize on Instagram and Linkedin.