Block by Block

In this episode of Block by Block, we sit down with Marco Banfi, Co-founder of CapQuest, to discuss the high-stakes world of fundraising and equity management.    Marco shares his journey from building products in Brazil to navigating the Dubai tech scene, offering a masterclass on how founders can protect their equity as they scale. We dive deep into why even pre-IPO companies struggle...

In this episode of Block by Block, we’re tackling the one question every founder gets from investors: "What about the competition?". Joseph El Am, GM of Prypco, joins our CEO, Gary Blowers, to discuss why a crowded real estate tech space is actually the ultimate validation of a business model and how it paves the road for industry-wide evolution. Inside This Episode: The Investor’s Favourite Quest...

WHY YOUR CFO SAYS NO! In this episode of Block by Block, we sit down with Vlad Sharuda, Co-Founder of Skrooge.ai, to talk about the often-ignored backbone of every successful startup: Finance and Compliance. From 40,000 AED fines to the "Iron Man" role of a modern accountant, we’re breaking down why financial discipline is your greatest competitive advantage.

Where should you put your money in one of the world's hottest property markets? In this episode of Block by Block, Ranime El Skaff breaks down the current "chaotic" phase of Dubai real estate and why a market correction might be exactly what savvy investors need. From the duopoly of major property portals to finding selective deals in central areas, we explore the challenges and opportunities of i...

Why Do Most Tokenisation Projects Fail?   Is tokenisation a "magic wand" for illiquid assets, or just another buzzword?   In this episode of Block by Block, we dive deep into why so many early-stage tokenisation projects never get off the ground and what it actually takes to build a viable model in the digital asset space.   We explore the critical question: Does your business model...

"Cutting corners is a really bad idea. You’re probably going to end up hitting a brick wall..."   We’re back with the second installment of Block By Block, hosted by our CEO, Gary Blowers. This time, Gary is joined by Co-founder Sebastian Agren, who isn't afraid to speak the unvarnished truth about what it takes to build a business that lasts. Being a founder is often described as a lonely, u...

“When VC's are evaluating startups, it's not a one way street...” We’re excited to launch the first episode of Block By Block, a new podcast hosted by our CEO, Gary Blowers. To kick things off, Gary sits down for a candid conversation with Elliott (Els) Denham from Oraseya Capital. If you’ve ever wanted to look under the hood of the VC-founder dynamic, the reality of raising capital, and why the "...