People of Now

In the season 1 finale, two unlikely individuals come together with one shared connection: they’re both rising stars in the Egypt Entrepreneur Awards (EEA). When Yoeil Ashraf, Founder of Progressio, with a background in innovation, sits down with Hussein Shahbender, Founder of SIGHT, from fashion and content, both hesitant to label themselves as entrepreneurs, a magical conversation unfolds, one t...

In this episode of People of Now Podcast, Yasmine Medhat and Dina ElMosalami have an open conversation about the intersection of fashion and entrepreneurship. They explore their unique journeys with finding a niche underserved market in fashion, and they established their brands. People of Now is a podcast that takes you inside the minds of Egypt’s most influential entrepreneurs and business leade...

In this episode of People of Now Podcast, Mohamed Abd El Hak and Amr Barghash have an open conversation about the evolution of the F&B industry. From their journeys, they share insights on how different generations have contributed to the growth and innovation of the food and beverage sector. People of Now is a podcast that takes you inside the minds of Egypt’s most influential entrepreneurs and b...

In this episode, Dr. Ahmed Shalaby, Ph. D., president & CEO of Tatweer Misr, and Amir Fayo, founder of 69 Group, share the story behind their iconic brands. Both entrepreneurs discuss the challenges, risks, and pivotal moments that shaped their journeys and led them to create brands that stand the test of time. People of Now is a podcast that takes you inside the minds of Egypt’s most influential...

The board of EEA is made up of real mentors, fueled by a genuine passion for supporting entrepreneurs, because at their core, they are entrepreneurs themselves. In this insightful episode, Niveen El Tahri and Ahmed Habib share the story of EEA and take us through their own remarkable journeys. People of Now is a podcast that takes you inside the minds of Egypt’s most influential entrepreneurs and...

How can we continue to create authentic content in the age of commercialization? That's the question Mohamed Hefzi, Founder of Film Clinic and Ramez Youssef, Founder of Tayarah try to address as they reflect on their own businesses. People of Now is a podcast that takes you inside the minds of Egypt’s most influential entrepreneurs and business leaders. In each episode, two people come together in...

What does it mean to be an EEA winner? In this episode of People of Now, Amr Kawashti, Cofounder of In Your Shoe, and Randa Habib, Cofounder of Peace Cake, share how they turned passion into creative businesses that break the mold. From building standout brands in content and culture to navigating team dynamics and creative challenges, they reflect on the impact of winning Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awa...

In the first episode of People of Now, we kick off with a special conversation between Amr Mansi, the founder of Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA), and Amy Mowafi, co-founder of MO4 Network and jury member at EEA. Together, they dive into the story of EEA from the beginning and its impact on shaping Egypt’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.   People of Now is a podcast that takes you inside the minds of...

What does it mean to be “People of Now”? From Egypt’s top minds. 16 extraordinary voices. Real entrepreneurs sharing their journeys, successes, setbacks, and everything in between. People of Now is EEA’s official podcast, launching April 14. Don’t miss it!