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Scale or Fail

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Scale or Fail is a podcast on Mira Business FM about startups, growth, and the hard lessons of building a company. Each episode features founders, investors, and operators sharing real stories and practical insights on what it takes to scale a startup or watch it fail.

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The Unexpected Story Behind a New Soda Brand 06.04.2026 21:31

What happens when you stop saying "no" to sugary drinks and start creating a better alternative yourself? In this episode of Scale or Fail, UAE restaurateur Lourds Adalia-Evertse shares how a simple family moment led her to launch Drippy, a healthier soda brand, right from her own restaurant with her sons as "Chief Soda Officers".

Can This UAE Startup Actually Topple the Grocery Giants? 31.03.2026 21:57

In a market dominated by massive retail chains, Pravin Rai is attempting the impossible. Through QuicKart UAE, he is bypassing traditional supply chains to connect local UAE farms directly to your doorstep. But in a sector where one bad delivery can mean failure, can his lean model truly scale?

How Local Businesses Win in Uncertain Times 24.03.2026 24:08

Dubai’s entrepreneurial scene is built on bold ideas—but behind every big brand is a small business fighting to be seen. At a time when uncertainty is testing resilience, supporting local has never mattered more. Today on Mira Business FM’s Scale or Fail, Sally Madison, founder of Mint Market, joins Tim Elliott to discuss championing homegrown brands and turning community into real economic impact...

The UAE’s Spiciest Startup Opens During Global Uncertainty 16.03.2026 21:50

Chief Chili Officer Faisal Al Mutairi joins Tim Elliott to discuss the bold launch of House of Habanero amidst global instability. They discuss how this artisanal brand prioritised local production and clean ingredients to scale from a passion project to a retail destination.

Brain Cells From Urine? The Neurotech Breakthrough That Could Cure Brain Disorders 09.03.2026 32:19

Tim Elliott interviews Nisim Perets, CEO of Itay & Beyond, regarding revolutionary "brain on a chip" technology. By reprogramming cells found in patient urine into stem cells, scientists can grow functional human brain tissue in the lab. This innovation aims to replace unreliable animal models and accelerate life-changing treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

The Dubai Startup Supporting Elderly Companionship 06.03.2026 21:15

In the first episode of Scale or Fail on Mira Business FM, Sawsan Shalabi, founder of Rafeeq Connect, joins Tim Elliott to discuss a vital mission. While AI adoption in the UAE is soaring, digital "imaginary friends" are no substitute for genuine human touch. Sawsan shares why her Dubai-based startup is tackling elderly loneliness by connecting older adults with real people for meaningful...