Meet Ali Yaakub, the Founder & CEO of Feesable. Hailing from Singapore and making waves in the Middle East, Ali reflects on how cultural values shape policies, business dynamics, and work-life aspects in Singapore. Starting from his desire for more coffee breaks during his first internship at a bank, Ali discovered the power of automating mundane tasks, freeing up valuable time. Little did he know, these early experiments had paved the way for a successful career in data science at top tech firms and a startup unicorn. Now, Ali has founded his startup, Feesable, offering easy access to financing solutions to fuel business growth across the GCC in the coming decade. Drawn from his future-ready instinct, Ali also shared with aspiring AI founders how to think critically when identifying their entrepreneurial niche—so they wouldn’t be wiped out by the next feature from a big AI company. Curious about Ali's spontaneous response to an impromptu debate question? Tune in now!
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Meet Khawla Abou Saleh, the Senior Art Director at Dubai TV and an Art-&-Tech artist. Starting her creative path unexpectedly from sketching cartoons while studying archaeology, Khawla learned how to stand her ground from her first job as an artist at 18. Considering herself as “an old soul artist” with a love for classic art, Khawla never thought tech would become part of her world, until she joined the Art + Tech Program at REALIITY House, where she was threw into the deep end of mechatronics and coding. As AI continues to transform the creative world, Khawla has evolved her design philosophy and embraced new beginnings. She experienced firsthand that while a visual art mistake can turn into a beautiful accident, a tech bug is a whole different kind of chaos. In this episode, Khawla opens up about the “hard truths” of being an artist in a digital age and shares powerful tips on how to use AI not just to keep up, but to lead. What does time mean to you in the time of change? Tune in for a new reality!
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Meet Solofo Rafenombolatiana, the Founder & CEO of DizzitUp. Born on the island paradise of Madagascar, Solofo embarked on a globe-trotting journey, roaming across Europe, Latin America, the US, and Hong Kong SAR, all while developing his career from “the math guy” to “the tech guy,” “the sales guy,” “the marketing guy,” “the manager guy,” and eventually to the C-suite. Now, he’s back on African soil with a grand mission: to build the continent’s first stablecoin-powered decentralized finance platform, supercharging 100 million African SMBs. In this episode, Solofo talks about the skyrocketing evolution of mobile payments in Africa, shares some of his bold thoughts on blockchain, AI, and even the “dark side” of AI. Oh, and did we mention a jazz festival gone hilariously wrong? Tune in NOW!
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Meet Denis Losik, the Co-founder & CEO of EMedSupport. Inspired by the wide-eyed wonder people often have about studying medicine right after high school, Denis turned his passion into over a decade of dedication at one of the largest hospitals specializing in cardiovascular care in Russia. His deep commitment to Cardiology eventually led him to an unconventional path of entrepreneurship. In today's AI-driven world, he's at the forefront of integrating AI product designed by physicians for physicians. Curious about the concept of Artificial General Intelligence? Join us as we explore the low-hanging fruits for the current physicians or students to connect to the future of AI.
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Meet Hamid Dalili, the multi-award-winning Global Creative Director, whose work blends the best of Eastern and Western creativity. With over 15 years of experience and more than 20 awards, Hamid holds unique design philosophy shaped by his Persian heritage and ancient teachings. In the age of AI, he is unwavering in his mission of educating Gen Z, preparing them to succeed in their creative journeys and develop cross-era storytelling abilities. Tune in for fresh insights on what “less is more” really means.
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Meet Shibani Suri, the Senior Manager of Global Alliances at the Digital Data Design Institute (D^3). Raised in a deeply nurturing Indian family, Shibani followed the wisdom of her guru(ji), which set her on an extraordinary international journey. Over the years, she has completed ten internships, joined a prestigious management trainee program, and landed a global role at Harvard. If you're curious to dive into the richness of Indian traditions, explore a multi-level collaboration model, and uncover the #1 piece of advice for building a powerful support network of mentors and sponsors, this episode is for you!
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Meet Lama Osman, the dynamic host of Unicorn bil Arabi—the #1 entrepreneurship podcast in Arabic in the MENA region. From her early days as a national football player for Lebanon, Lama followed her curiosity and problem-solving desire to make meaningful impacts for refugees in Germany and children in Lebanon by designing, teaching, and operationalizing education on coding skills. With a natural flair for storytelling, Lama seamlessly connects with the creative industry—both on screen and behind the mic—engaging with her speakers and audiences. In this episode, she also shares her thoughts on digital identity, creator authenticity, and AI tools for podcasters. Wondering what it takes to build an ideal support ecosystem for mothers returning to work? In just 25 minutes, Lama will redefine your understanding of the transformative power of a Tech Enough Mother.
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Meet Amel Saidane, the CEO of Betawaves. After a decade in corporate, Amel made an unexpected shift into the startup world, where she has spent another ten years building a successful startup ecosystem. Working alongside the Tunisian Prime Minister’s Office and United Nations, in this episode, she unveils the main ingredients for “A Whole Startup Ecosystem,” offers an invitation to redefine “Women’s Economic Opportunities,” and highlights the potential of "Connected Continental Ecosystems". Curious about how startup ecosystems fuel humanity? Spend 20 minutes with us to expand your awareness from country to continent.
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Meet Joe Brady, the author of Work Shop and a real estate executive. With a growth mindset, strategic leadership, and a unique ability to connect the dots and collect people, Joe has sat in every possible chair at the real estate table throughout his career to build what’s next. He has also shed light on technology-driven transformation with Generative AI in the real estate sector. Curious about how Joe redefines concepts like 'the oldest millennial,' 'post-CEO life,' and 'healthy communities'? Spend 15 minutes with us as we dive into his anti-retirement journey.
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Meet Dr. Rina Lai, the Founder of SynergisED, Co-founder of Cambridge China Education Forum, and creator of Computational Thinking Challenge (ct-challenge.com). Rina's educational journey was marked by diversity, as she went through nine schools from kindergarten to high school in different countries. Her experiences navigating various education systems with disappointment fuelled her passion for creating future-focused, impact-driven education for all. In this episode, Rina explores the transformative potential of Computational Thinking Skills, especially for students from non-tech backgrounds. Curious about how this conversation could take you from a research lab in Cambridge University to the sea gypsy villages of Thailand? Spend 15 minutes with us to find out!
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Meet Rachael Annabelle Yong, the Founder & CEO of gullie. After starting her first company at 18 and working over 20 jobs growing up, Rachael taught herself engineering and left Google to build an AI-powered platform that relocates top talent globally. She has lived in cities like New York, Singapore, Melbourne, Dubai, London, and Zurich, with work taking her to San Francisco and Saudi Arabia. In this episode, she shares how a childhood passion became a successful freelance career and how personal challenges ignited her entrepreneurial journey. Outside of work, Rachael enjoys flying drones, traveling, and exploring art galleries. Curious how her story can inspire and uplift you? Join us for 15 minutes of insight, resilience, and motivation.
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Meet Alex Bowen, the former COO of PayMe. Defying the odds of not having a university degree, he crafted a remarkable 20+ year career at HSBC. In this episode, he shares his surprising shift to FinTech in the latter years of his career, his core beliefs, and his tech-enough vision for the future. If you are curious how this chat with Alex could put a smile on your face, a glow to your heart, and a nudge off the couch of life, why not spend 15 minutes with us?
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