Starting Up with Virtuzone Podcast

08 February 2024: Fal Qadir started multi-sensory centre Mini Explorers. Listen to her story.  Plus, husband and wife Carlos and Francesca tell us how they run CG Barbershop together.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01 February 2024: Gregory Lewis tells us why his business AirDXB is thriving in Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 January 2024: Daniel Flynn launched Thank You with the aim of supporting charities and eradicate global poverty.  Tom and Neil find out all about this growing social enterprise that can soon enter the UAE market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 January 2024 William Stenhouse, President and CEO of the UAE Africa Networking Group, tells us why it pays to get involved in your community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 January 2024: Comedian Shawn Chidiac has made it big on social media, and is quickly turning his online fame into a fulltime career.  Plus, Emirati teenager Abdullah Al Janahi tells us about his brisket business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet the businesses thriving in the circular economy, plus learn all about marketing from the best in the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07 December 2023: What makes a business go viral? We find out from the man behind Aquafun, the world's largest inflatable water park, Ahmed Ben Chaibah.  And how can it build a strong brand? We hear from celebrity media strategist and CEO and Founder of FAME, Sheeraz Hasan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's one big question for businesses to ponder on, including their stand on sustainability, says Lalaine Chu-Benitez, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Illustrado Brand Development & Creative Agency. We're also joined by our Success Spotlight of the Week, David MacDonald, Creator of The Fibre Bottle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing is power to not let your money lose value overtime, but how? Hear Baytukum Founder Latifa Bin Haider's advices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 November 2023. Finding the best people to fill vacancies is crucial but how do companies make sure they get the cream of the crop? Rachel Yilmaz, CEO of Ausphin Group is here to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09 November 2023: Social enterprises are businesses with a deeper purpose. But how do you set up one? Find out from Iman Suguitan, Co-founder & Creative Head at Co Chocolat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02 November 2023: Fitness Coach and entrepreneur Charlie Johnson started as a ftiness coach before growing his business in Europe, and expanding into Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 October 2023: Serial impact entrepreneur Matteo Boffa tells Tom and Neil why he puts his money in companies that can both turn a profit and make a difference.  He is joined by Riwa Khan, who is behind vegan ice cream brand Majama.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angel Spark's Gary Sheynkman says he new community hopes to shake up the way startups can get the much needed funding they need to get their business off the ground See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 October 2023: Saeed Alghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel, tells Tom and Neil how he suffered from a burnout and got through it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05 October 2023: Magician and hypnotist Luca Gallone has amassed 12 million followers on Tiktok, and appeared on The Ellen Show.  He shares some tips on how to go viral and be your own boss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 September 2023: Etiquette coach Ziying Zhou quizzes Tom and Neil on how to behave in a business meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Neil look into the what makes employees happy, and what bosses can do to improve their staff's wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 September 2023: Tom and Neil find out how startups in the UAE are raising money, and what routes one can take when they're trying to get capital for their business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 June 2023: This new venue offers 30 different water concoctions. Roia Jabari, managing director of Luqel's Aqua Gourmet Water Bar, tells us all about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SME owners, we take you through the process of securing a loan from a bank with the Director General of the UAE Banks Federation Jamal Saleh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08 June 2023: With the half year deadline for Emiratisation quotas coming up, we discuss how startups can hire and keep Emirati talent, and ensure they provide a workplace environment that everyone can thrive in.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01 June 2023: John Casey, general manager of Virtuzone, tells us about TaxGPT, an AI tool that answers all your questions about the new corporate tax law in the UAE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 May 2023: Tom and Neil put the question to Rafael Khanoyan, CEO of Al Ryum and Jonathan Berry, regional head of Robert Walters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 May 2023: What do venture capitalists look for in a startup?  Tom and Neil discuss how to get VC funding with Lachlan Hughes of Aditum Investment Management and Daniel dos Reis of Wamda Capital.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.