Startup stories across MENA: Recent Episodes
Shyam Visavadia
1. About me
Website: www.nadersabry.com
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/nadersabry
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadersabry/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nadersabry
2. Books:
Ready set growth hack
https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Set-Growth-hack-beginners/dp/1916356915
3. Growth thinking
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1916356958/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_1916356958
4. Videos: What the challenge is, how it works and benefits..
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2b83DVXBZDlS0InGwbjlIV9uOGqKUwhg
Website:
https://mygrowththinking.com/10-day-growth-hacking-challenge/
Getting started:
https://mygrowththinking.com/start-challenge/
We interviewed Amr Yussif from Ycombinator (W20). Y Combinator is an American technology startup accelerator launched in March 2005. It has been used to launch more than 3,000 companies, including Stripe, Airbnb, Cruise, PagerDuty, DoorDasH and many more great companies. Amr gives us his tip and tricks to create a winning application.
In today's episode, we are joined by Jake Suthers, MRICS, Founder at Your QS Company & JOS Capital Invest.
In this episode you will get insight into:
- Landing your first job in Surveying
- Financial realities of living in Dubai as an expat
- Working on Giga Projects and the challenges faced
- The effects of cultural barriers
- Moving back to the UK
- Moving away from a corporate job and starting your own company
Timestamps:
- 4:30 - 10:00- Background and education
- 10:00 - 12:44- How to land the first job in Surveying after university
- 12:44 - 18:32- The journey of gaining the MRICS qualification, and the importance of mentorship
- 18:33 - 25:52 - Moving to Dubai and the realities of living in the UAE
- 25:52 - 29:20 - What it is like to work on Giga projects
- 29:20 - 30:40 - Overcoming cultural barriers whilst working in the UAE
- 30:50 - 35:00 - Working as a manager in the Middle East
- 35:00 - 42:38 - Leaving the UAE and moving back to the UK
- 42:38 - 53:30 - Leaving a corporate job and starting your own business
- 53:30 - Lightning Round
In today's episode, we are joined by Karim Helal, Co-Founder and CEO of Protenders.
In this episode you will gain insight into:
- Early stages and working with family
- Understanding and realising the potential of your start-up
- Growing your start-up
- Working in the Middle East
Timestamps:
0:00 - 12:00 - Early stages and introduction to the construction industry
12:00 - 15:00 - Early disruption in the construction industry
19:35 - 34:00 - Realising the potential of your start-up & changing industry norms
34:00 - 39:00 - Building relations with customers and understanding them
39:00 - 41:45 - Realities of being a founder of a start-up
41:45 - 46:25 - The emotional journey during the early stages of building a start-up
46:25 - 54:00 - How to source and seek investment for your start-up
54:00 - 59:07 - What is happening to the Construction Industry
59:07 - 1:03:00- The next stages for Protenders
1:03:00 - 1:11:43 - Hotspots for ConTech businesses
1:11:43 - The Lightning Round
In today's episode, we are joined by Daniel Leese, head of business development at KOJ Interiors.
In this episode you will gain insight into:
- Early years - Adversities
- Breaking into the industry
- Methods to win work
- Building your network
- Cultivating clients
TImestamps:
0 - 15:05 - The early years
17:00 - 23:18 - Education and gaining real-life experiences
23:20 - 33:00 - Changing career sectors and moving to UAE
33:00 - 41:50 - Building the correct foundations
41:50 - 58:22 - How to prepare and execute successful business development
58:22 The Lightning Round
Resources:
https://workpanda.io/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/workpanda/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleese/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXmjSSf_jiBlj9G4tJdViQ
Follow us on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/workpandahq/
https://twitter.com/WorkPandaHQ
https://www.linkedin.com/company/workpanda/
Weβre proud to launch 'Build the Future' ππ·π½ββοΈ. A new construction podcast interviewing some of the most outspoken thought leaders in the Middle East.
In today's episode, we are joined by Chanda Kayumba, Quantity Surveyor at Dubai Airports.
In this episode, you will gain insight to:
- Chanda's career journey into construction
- How the Construction Industry is evolving
- Diversity and inclusion within the industry
Timestamps:
06:08 - 14:00 - Introduction to Chanda's life
14:00 - 15:34 - The Early Years
16:24 - 19:00 - First Impressions of the Construction Industry
19:00 - 28:00 - Changing the Face of the Construction Industry
28:00 - 34:00 - Ageism in Construction
34:00 - 36:00 - Moral Ethics in the Industry
36:00 - 42:00 - Women Empowerment in the Construction Industry
42:00 - 47:30 - Diversity and Inclusion in the Industry
47:30 - 49:43 - The Art of Networking
49:43 - 58:30 - The Initiation of Change
58:58 - The Lightning Round
Resources:
https://workpanda.io/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanda-kayumba-b3454431/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXmjSSf_jiBlj9G4tJdViQ
Follow us on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/workpandahq/
https://twitter.com/WorkPandaHQ
https://www.linkedin.com/company/workpanda/
Weβre proud to launch 'Build the Future' ππ·π½ββοΈ. A new construction podcast interviewing some of the most outspoken thought leaders in the Middle East.
In this episode, you will gain insight to:
- Prakash's career journey into construction
- How technology has influenced the efficiency of the construction industry
- Life working in Saudi Arabia
- How the construction industry has transformed over the years
Timestamps:
- 0-3:45 Introduction
- 4:18 - 15:00 - The Early Years
- 15:15 - 18:30 - Building the Perfect Foundation
- 18:30 - 31:00 - Working Abroad
- 31:00 - 39:00 - Launching a Construction Start-Up
- 39:00 - 48:00 - Evolving Construction Culture
- 48:00 - 54:30 - The Future
- 54:30 - 1:02:30 - Working & Living in Saudi Arabia
- 1:02:30 Lightning Round
Resources:
- https://workpanda.io/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-senghani/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXmjSSf_jiBlj9G4tJdViQ
Follow us on social media:
- https://www.instagram.com/workpandahq/
- https://twitter.com/WorkPandaHQ
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/workpanda/