Unplugged with iSolution

Reach out! AI can feel like a toy right up until it starts outperforming your process. We talk with Stuart Bateman, VP of Technology and Marketing at 1957 Ventures, about what “bank-grade AI” really means when you’re building in fintech where speed, regulation, and security all collide. From his career digitalizing major organizations in Saudi Arabia to helping a venture arm invest in fintech star...

Reach out! Relying on "superhero" tech talent isn't a strategy—because superheroes don't scale. ❌ In this clip from Unplugged with iSolution, we dive into the operational realities of modern tech leadership. From the fallacy of thinking AI implementation is as simple as "installing ChatGPT" to building truly scalable, secure systems that don't depend on a single...

Reach out! Why do brilliant teams choose to adapt to darkness instead of changing the light bulb? 💡  In this episode of Unplugged with iSolution, Wessam Fawzy (Elsewedy) shares a powerful, real-life anecdote about how easily organizations grow complacent with outdated legacy technology.  When a system is broken for long enough, teams stop complaining and adapt to the friction—mistaking stagnation...

Reach out! Peace of mind doesn’t come from a thicker policy packet; it comes from a cleaner journey and a fair claim. We sit down with a seasoned insurance and technology leader to map the shift from dot‑matrix paperwork and multi-copy forms to a digital experience built on UX clarity, analytics, and AI. The conversation starts with first principles—how loss ratio and experience drive pricing—and...

Reach out! What actually keeps a company alive when markets shift, timelines slip, and the hype fades? We get honest about the unglamorous decisions that turn fragile ideas into durable operations: cutting wait times with clever logistics, stabilizing systems before scaling, and choosing focus over vanity metrics when money and time run thin. We walk through the scrappy solutions that started it a...

Reach out! What if a ride could be cleaner, safer, and still fairly priced? We pull back the curtain with a regional financial controller at Jeenu to show how disciplined leadership and practical technology can outmaneuver bigger ride-hailing brands. From FMCG and retail finance roots to mobility operations, the through line is simple: build systems that make great service repeatable, then let peo...

Reach out! What happens when a lifelong chess player runs platform strategy for one of the world’s biggest clouds? We sat down with Google Cloud EMEA platforms director Julien Rateau to unpack the surprising mix of competitive fire, humility, and approachable leadership that powers real results across the Middle East and beyond. Julien maps his decade at Google, from France to the broader EMEA sta...

Reach out! Open an app to pay a bill and everything just works until it doesn’t. That invisible reliability is the world Rami Kishli builds, from stitching APIs to orchestrating data so services actually deliver. We sit down with Rami to chart a candid, energetic arc: a failed restaurant that taught differentiation, a leap from Lebanon to Kuwait with no job but a plan, and a startup called HITS th...

Reach out! Want to know why your next “car” might be a subscription, a shared ride, or a hybrid one you upgrade by software?  We sit down with Dr. Zakaria to unpack how mobility is transforming the automotive business far beyond EV hype. From dealership floors to data platforms, we trace the shift from one-time sales to lifetime relationships where software, service, and trust define winners. We g...

Reach out! If your security stack feels like a Jenga tower of dashboards and alerts, you’re not alone. We break down the messy reality of SecOps—fragmented tools, noisy signals, and endless integration work—and share how we built a cloud-native security operations platform that actually simplifies the job. From one-day data onboarding to opinionated defaults, we focus on cutting time to value, red...

Reach out! What makes a technology leader truly effective in today's rapidly evolving landscape? In this fascinating conversation, we're joined by Abu Talal, whose journey from technician to visionary leader offers powerful insights for anyone navigating a technology career. Abu Talal takes us back to a pivotal moment in his professional journey when he stepped away from his programming...

Reach out! The convergence of ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology creates fascinating business opportunities that few have fully explored. In this thought-provoking conversation with Mohamed, IT Director at Sawani, we journey through the unexpected realm where Saudi Arabian heritage dairy meets digital transformation. Mohamed reveals how Sawani has positioned itself as a pioneer in brin...

Reach out! Discover how Dina Amin, the powerhouse behind Google Cloud's marketing in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, navigates the dynamic world of tech leadership. As she shares her decade-long journey with Google, Dina opens up about the nuanced challenges women face in leadership roles, particularly in a rapidly evolving region. She offers a candid look at how overcoming unconscious b...

Reach out! What if being at the right place at the right time could ignite the next big thing in your career? Join us as visionary entrepreneur Samir Mubarak takes us on a journey through his bold endeavors, from his beginnings in logistics to launching more than a dozen companies. With candid insights, Samir shares his experiences navigating the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, unraveling th...

Reach out! Ever wondered how a simple hobby could evolve into a thriving business? Join us for a captivating conversation with Saber, a distinguished engineering and marketing enthusiast, who shares his incredible journey from crafting websites to spearheading a successful web hosting company back in 2005. As the Director of Engineering at Mumsworld, Saber provides unique insights into the transfo...