The Spotlight

What if the biggest thing holding you back… is playing it safe? In this episode of The Spotlight, I sit down with Omar Hikal, CEO of The Brand Company, for a raw conversation on identity, risk, and what it really takes to build something that lasts. This is not a typical business conversation. From the influence of his father… to the uncomfortable truth about branding… to why most people are afrai...

What if the hardest part of investing in founders… is not the decision, but the emotional weight behind it? In this episode of The Spotlight, I sat down with Bilal Baloch, Partner at Shorooq Partners, to uncover the hidden layers of what it means to lead as an early-stage VC, political thinker, and sovereign strategist. Bilal doesn't just write checks. He holds space. For meaning. For misfits. For...

What if the real test of building and leading a startup isn't how much you achieve but how much you can endure In this debut episode of The Spotlight I sat down with Noor Al Nahhas, CEO of Nybl, to uncover the truth behind the headlines and reveal the humanity behind the role. Noor built one of the most ambitious AI companies in the region but behind the success is a man who has faced unimaginable...