In this series, we sit down with CEOs and entrepreneurs from startups and tech companies all around the world. Each episode features candid conversations with trailblazers who share their stories, challenges, and critical moments that shaped their companies. Understand how their mind works, how they turn ideas into reality, navigated startup life, and the lessons they learned.
In this series, we sit down with CEOs and entrepreneurs from startups and tech companies all around the world. Each episode features candid conversations with trailblazers who share their stories, challenges, and critical moments that shaped their companies. Understand how their mind works, how they turn ideas into reality, navigated startup life, and the lessons they learned.

In this episode of the Startup Spotlights Podcast Series by Lucidity Insights, we welcome Maaz Sheikh in the studio, the Co-Founder and CEO of StarzPlay. Known as the Netflix of the region, StarzPlay is a leading video-on-demand streaming service in the Middle East and Africa. Maaz shares his journey from ideation to raising tens of millions in funding, the importance of localization, and overcoming challenges in the highly competitive streaming industry. Discover the strategic moves that set StarzPlay apart, including partnerships with mobile operators and the integration of Turkish and Arabic content. Tune in this episode for valuable insights on entrepreneurship and the evolving landscape of digital entertainment.
Check out more details about StarzPlay’s fundraising journey in their profile: https://lucidityinsights.com/startups/starzplay-1346
Watch this Episode on Lucidity Insights: https://lucidityinsights.com/podcasts-masterclasses/startup-spotlights-s1e03?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=streaming