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In this conversation, Faisal Fallatah speaks with Sean Kiernan, CEO of GreenGage, about the evolving landscape of digital finance, particularly focusing on the intersection of traditional banking and cryptocurrency. Sean shares his journey in the banking sector, the challenges faced by businesses in accessing credit, and how GreenGage aims to bridge these gaps through innovative solutions. The dis...

In this conversation, Faisal Fallatah interviews Behnam Bastani, founder of OpenInfer, discussing the company's vision for AI and technology. They explore the evolution of assistant-based platforms, industry applications, and the importance of data privacy. Behnam shares insights on how enterprises can leverage AI solutions, the future of AI in daily operations, and the company's plans for...

Most companies are dead—they just don't know it yet. Inthis episode, we sit down with Walid Zayed, CEO of Rubicon with 20+ years transforming Middle East businesses, explains why thinking like you did 6 months ago makes you irrelevant in 12 months. You'll discover: The 4-layer framework killing traditional strategy (operational alpha, liquidity, data, AI) Why a top consulting firm's $1.1M strategy...

What does it take to turn family land entangled in decades of litigation into a global wealth platform that helps clients diversify across continents? Dr. Rajanya Ravasia has done just that. From his early battles in Mumbai’s real estate market to building Adventum Wealth in the UK, Dr. Ravasia shares how he transformed personal setbacks into a strategy that now manages over £250 million in assets...

Claus Gotthard has founded more than 10 companies, faced failures that nearly ended his journey, and now leads a hedge fund out of Abu Dhabi. With close to 40 years of entrepreneurial experience, Claus brings unfiltered lessons on what it really takes to build, fail, and rebuild at scale. In this episode, Claus shares why resilience is the ultimate founder skill, how to approach risk with the disc...

Most wealth managers are invisible online, and it’s costing them clients. In today’s digital-first world, content marketing isn’t optional anymore - it’s survival. In this episode, Lorena Lopez, Founder & Managing Director of Civitas Post, explains why so many firms are falling behind and how to fix it. She shares how Civitas Post grew from a niche marketing agency into a full-scale media plat...

AI agents aren’t just the next big thing, they’re already transforming how companies operate. In this episode, William Lee, co-founder of ACI.dev , breaks down why AI agents are the future of work and how his open-source platform is making them accessible to developers everywhere. William shares the story of growing ACI.dev to 5,000 developers in just 90 days , explains why most “AI agents” today...

Discover how global investors are building lasting wealth in Dubai. Join Leonarda Loewenhardt , CEO of Loewenhardt & Partners, as she shares the 3-bucket strategy for winning in luxury real estate, why villas beat apartments , and how tokenised property and crypto deals are reshaping the UAE market. If you want risk-aware, high-return strategies in one of the world’s hottest property hubs, thi...

What if you could turn your startup idea into a working product in 90 days—without writing a single line of code? In this episode, Ferenc and Mate , co-founders of Very Creative , share how they’ve helped more than 70 non-technical entrepreneurs launch SaaS products that gain traction and sustain growth for years. You’ll learn: The 4-step framework that takes founders from idea to MVP to paying us...

Finding the perfect place to eat in Dubai shouldn’t take hours—or five different apps. With over 12,000 restaurants in the city, discovery is a challenge for both foodies and visitors. In this episode, Walid Abou Ali , co-founder of Places UAE , reveals how his team built a hyperlocal, lightning-fast search engine that helps users find the right restaurant in under 700 milliseconds . Walid shares...

Pedro Birmann spent 17 years trading on Wall Street before realizing that the future of finance was being built in crypto. Today, as the co-founder and CEO of Quadra , he’s creating the infrastructure that allows institutions to trade, manage risk, and operate confidently in digital asset markets . In this episode, Pedro reveals how institutional adoption is accelerating , the lessons from FTX and...

Many professionals earn well but never build real wealth. Why? Because income alone doesn’t equal financial freedom . In this episode, Nabeel Anan , co-founder of Financial Freedom , shares why even high-income earners often stay broke and the habits that can turn any paycheck into lasting wealth. You’ll learn: The #1 financial rule that keeps you out of debt and in control How to separate wants f...

What if a Saudi startup could map its funding and its future listing on day one? That’s the quiet promise behind TAM Capital, and in this episode co-founder Dr. Moussa Hawas cracks open the playbook. Drawing on two decades in equity research and private investing, he walks us through a three-phase roadmap that helps small-and-mid-sized companies raise capital without the usual cap-table pain and a...

In this episode, Abdulwahab AlZaidi ex-PwC consultant and co-founder of Bellurh shares how he turned a manual side project into a full-fledged SaaS platform that’s changing how restaurants operate in Saudi Arabia. What started as a simple WhatsApp experiment quickly exposed a deeper issue: restaurant owners were drowning in data but starving for action. Bellurh was built to fix that. Abdulwahab wa...

In this episode, Abdulaziz Ahmed e-ngineer, fintech entrepreneur, and founder of Nuqwa - shares a rich, boots-on-the-ground perspective on building startups in Saudi Arabia. From navigating a pivot out of healthcare into IoT, and then fintech, Abdulaziz unpacks the hard-won lessons from launching a savings-focused B2B2C platform and the regulatory maze that nearly derailed it. He candidly explains...

What if solving complex tech problems started not with code, but with curiosity about people? In this episode, Rich Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations and best-selling author shares how he turned a toxic, chaotic career in software into a joyful mission to eliminate human suffering through technology. The surprising secret? High-tech anthropology. Discover how Rich’s team designs software by study...

What if learning felt like play, not work? In this captivating episode, host Faisal Fallatah sits down with Mustafa Magdi, the driving force behind Phantasm—a company turning the world of education and business on its head through the power of gaming and digital innovation. Discover how a childhood passion for video games set Mustafa on a journey from freelance coder to founder, now trailblazing a...

In this episode, Antonio Velasco, founder of Veevart, shares how a side project in 2016 turned into a mission-driven SaaS platform powering digital transformation for museums and cultural institutions. We explore the challenges of bootstrapping, shifting from galleries to museums, partnering with Salesforce, building a strong team, and using data and technology to help museums increase engagement,...

Join host, Faisal Fallatah as he sits down with Jacob Terneus, CEO of Anchor Group, to explore how a small NetSuite consultancy scaled to become a leader in the industry. Discover the secrets behind building a strong team culture, the importance of specialization, and the leadership lessons that drive sustainable growth. Whether you’re a founder, team leader, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode...

Most tech companies are brilliant at building products but often stumble when it comes to go-to-market (GTM) strategy. In this episode, Harald Horgen, CEO of The York Group and trusted advisor to global brands, reveals why so many tech firms struggle to scale—and how to get it right. Drawing on decades of experience, Horgen explains why a product-centric mindset can lead to costly failures, how to...

Most founders think they’re ready to scale or go public. In reality? They’re not even close. In this episode, Wael Mahdi shares what investors, regulators, and leadership teams are really looking for when evaluating a company’s IPO-readiness. We dive deep into the mindset shifts, internal structures, and cultural transparency needed to build trust at the highest level—especially in Saudi Arabia’s...

While most health systems rely on fragmented check-ins that leave 60 % of patient insights unnoticed, Neeraj Chitra reveals a radical, battle-tested alternative: OneCare360’s AI-driven remote patient monitoring platform operates behind closed doors to lock down compliance and maintain seamless care. Drawing on his 2010 oncology-automation project—still used by hundreds of oncologists—Neeraj launch...

While millions of companies risk everything by sending sensitive data to ChatGPT, tech pioneer Leslie Steele reveals the "firewall-first" AI revolution happening behind closed doors. Her radical approach keeps generative AI completely locked down—running on-premise or in private clouds—while still delivering game-changing results. She breaks down her battle-tested framework: four critica...

What does it really take to build a resilient company in today’s uncertain landscape? In this episode, Cleve Grable shares his journey from military service to tech entrepreneurship, revealing how discipline, focus, and a clear strategy helped him bootstrap a thriving business. Cleve discusses the mindset shifts that matter most, the cash flow rules that keep founders afloat, and the common mistak...

What separates founders who get funded from those who don’t? In this episode, Marios Kalochoritis, Managing Partner at Loggerhead Partners and a global investment leader pulls back the curtain on what really matters to investors. Discover why most pitches fail, the critical importance of putting real “skin in the game,” and why investors back people, not just ideas. Marios explains how to build ge...