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Vlad Sharuda is the co-founder and Head of Growth at Skrooge AI, a Dubai-based startup combining AI with human accountants to give SMEs the financial clarity that was previously only available to large corporations.  In this episode we get into how to spot a bad accountant before they cost you, why most founders have a broken relationship with their numbers, what the UAE's new corporate tax r...

Most parents blame the school system. Most schools blame the parents. My guest today says they're both right and both failing your kids. Hanan Ezzeldin is an education expert and founder of The Family Hub. She's spent over a decade building curriculums, leading workshops, and working directly with families and today she's here to tell you exactly what's going wrong, and what yo...

Peter Thomsen is an entrepreneur, investor, and startup coach helping founders navigate the realities of building and backing startups from both sides of the table. With experience spanning company building, venture dynamics, and storytelling, he brings a sharp, practical lens to what it actually takes to grow a business, make the right calls, and survive the inevitable challenges that come with i...

Bilal Sabouni is a research and insights leader & Regional Managing Director at Guidepoint, operating at the intersection of data, expertise, and decision-making in today’s intelligence economy. With a career built around connecting organizations to real-world expertise, he brings a unique perspective on how research is evolving in an age shaped by AI, misinformation, and information overload....

Seif El Hakim is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, Founder of The Alpha Group and host of The Alpha Talks Show, one of the region’s top podcasts. A former Mr. Olympia athlete and ex-Regional CMO at Samsung where he led a $3B business portfolio, he is now an eight-figure entrepreneur known for helping leaders and organizations unlock growth, clarity, and impact. In this episode, we explore the j...

*APOLOGIES TO OUR AUDIENCE FOR THE AUDIO WE RAN INTO SOME TECHNICAL ISSUES* Issam Alnaqar is a consulting veteran and is the Managing Director at Accenture. He brings over 15 years of experience as a consultant, traveling across the world and managing global teams to break down what consulting really is.  In this episode we dive into the biggest misconceptions, the skills and mindset required for...

Westley Harnett is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, coach & Founder of Satoris. He brings over 25 years of experience scaling businesses and is now on a mission with this coaching to provide people with the direction and tools they need to find their purpose, generate more clarity and grow through consistent, persistent and positive thoughts and action. In this episode, we talk about everything...

Lucas Poelman is a former pro tennis player turned tech founder who’s on a mission to reinvent the web. After walking away from the court, he co-founded PeachWeb and launched its latest creation, PeachMagic, a tool that lets anyone build stunning 3D websites in minutes.  In this episode, we explore his journey from athlete to innovator, why 3D websites are the future and how his work is shaping th...

Ajinkya Tanpure is a mechanical engineer turned venture capitalist turned fintech founder. He is the Founder & CEO of Crossval on a mission to eliminate the pain of accounting with automation, AI, and smart financial workflows.  In this episode, we talk about his leap from engineering to finance, the realities of the founder-to-CEO journey, and why good communication, clear positioning, and tr...

Samar Singh Jodha is a photographer, installation artist, mentor, speaker & publisher who, over the last 25 years, has been using photography, film and public art projects across the world to address various issues such as community development and conservation. In this episode we deep dive the world of art, creativity & discover the secret to fueling your passion. Last Message: "How...

Sami Khoury is a Mindset Coach, Sales Trainer & Founder of Mind Resilience Training, a learning experience hub, specializing in equipping teams with the science-based leadership and resilience skills for today's dynamic corporate landscape.  In this episode, we dive into the art of group learning, why unlearning is so hard, and how trust, empathy, and authenticity fuel real transformation...

Jad Halaoui an engineer-turned-entrepreneur and the co-founder of Washmen, one of the UAE’s leading on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning platforms. After starting his career in the oil and gas sector with Schlumberger, he made the leap into the startup world, building a tech-enabled service company from the ground up.  In this episode, we dive into his founder journey, lessons from scaling a service...

Jason Woodham is Muay Thai World Champion, coach, and founder of MuayThai Muppets, a cultural phenomenon, attracting aspiring fighters, passionate enthusiasts and a community built on discipline, humility, and fun. From training in Thailand to coaching in Dubai, his 25 year journey proves that champions aren’t invincible, they're resilient. In this episode, we unpack what fighting teaches you...

Samir Geepee is leadership coach, author of “What Made You A Manager Won’t Make You A Leader”, podcast host & founder of The Clarity Game™, a leadership program for HR professionals, Learning & Development leaders, and executives seeking real transformation.  In this episode, you’ll learn how clarity fuels confidence, how to turn self-doubt into self-trust, and what truly separates manager...

Rad Arekat is a Social Media & Digital Expert & the Founder of the Middle East Social Media & Digital Association (MESMDA). In this episode we break down social media misconceptions, how to build a social strategy in 2025 and discuss his mission to make MESMDA the unifying hub for all social media & digital marketeers in the region Last Message: "Join the MESDA community"...

Ready to stand out? Let’s launch your podcast NOW!: https://calendly.com/hopeithelps/podcast-launch Fahad Kaleem is the regions #1 TikTok content creator, social media expert, and co-founder of the KNINE Unit agency.  In a world where everyone is chasing virality, in this episode he shares his step-by-step formula to make any piece of content go viral. Last Message: "Content creation is not f...

Ready to stand out? Let’s launch your podcast NOW!: https://calendly.com/hopeithelps/podcast-launch Sebastian Bates is 2x bestselling author, podcast host, speaker & Founder of The Warrior Academy and The Bates Foundation. He has helped over 50,000 families across the world and is on a mission to empower young people to develop character, confidence & resilience. Last Message: "How Wi...

Ready to stand out? Let’s launch your podcast NOW!: https://calendly.com/hopeithelps/podcast-launch James Reynolds is a world renowned SEO Expert, Founder & CEO of SEO Sherpa, the region's premier multi-award winning SEO agency. He sits down in this episode to discuss SEO fundamentals and how to win with SEO in the AI world. Last Message: "What will your search everywhere strategy be...

Ready to stand out? Let’s launch your podcast NOW!: https://calendly.com/hopeithelps/podcast-launch Ibrahim Jabri is a media expert & host the Below the Fold podcast the No.1 Marketing & Advertising Podcast in MENA. In this episode he shares his insights on distribution, algorithms, podcast growth, and the challenge of going viral in today's content fueled world. Last Message: "S...

Ready to stand out? Let’s launch your podcast NOW!: https://calendly.com/hopeithelps/podcast-launch   Maria Andersen is a crypto and blockchain expert, seasoned investor, and educator who's been helping thousands navigate the often confusing world of digital assets.   Last message: "Enjoy your life, you dont need billions to be happy"   0:00 Intro 2:48 Maria's background 5:02 W...

Ready to stand out? Let’s launch your podcast NOW!: https://calendly.com/hopeithelps/podcast-launch   Jessica Panigari is a logistics expert & founder of GOODS2LOAD a platform where they digitize and centralize freight forwarders, connecting them instantly with businesses worldwide.   Last Message: "Remember how bad you want it"   0:00 Intro 2:38 Jessica’s background 12:47 Freight is...

Ready to stand out? Let’s launch your podcast NOW!: https://calendly.com/hopeithelps/podcast-launch   Benjamin Böhmer is a seasoned HR Expert and the Co-founder of Scaliify. He brings 15+ years of international experience to help scale businesses through outstanding HR by delivering HR-as-a-Service, CHRO support,  System integration and more.   Last Message: "Value every individual, don’t tak...

Ready to stand out? Let’s launch your podcast NOW!: https://calendly.com/hopeithelps/podcast-launch   Kline Martin is a communication and conflict coach with a unique background as an international security specialist, where he managed some of the world’s most high-risk situations. Today, as the founder of DaDee Services, he helps fathers and leaders navigate tension, negotiation,  transformation...

Ready to stand out? Let’s launch your podcast NOW!: https://calendly.com/hopeithelps/podcast-launch   Shahzeb Khalid is software development expert and founder of Pixara the ultimate AI content creation platform to support aspiring creators, artists, designers and businesses supercharge their creativity and content creation.   Last Message: "Never be afraid to pursue your passions"   0:0...

Ready to stand out? Let’s launch your podcast NOW!: https://calendly.com/hopeithelps/podcast-launch   Ebrahim Abbas is the UAE’s top TikToker with over 2.6 million followers known for his viral content that debunks myths and spotlights Dubai’s true stories. He joins us today to share how he captures attention, built his platform and breaks down the formula to creating viral content.   Last Message...