Startup Hustle Middle East
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsIf you are looking to start a new business in Dubai, or are looking for information on how to grow your startup, this podcast is for you!
Join us on our journey as we build our own startup, Ejarcar.com in Dubai, and hear success stories from established entrepreneurs in the Middle East.
Startup Hustle Middle East is a weekly podcast, hosted by Siddharth and Mamta Varerkar. This podcast will cover topics like how to build a lean startup growth-hacking tips to market your product and we will interview leading thought-leaders in the Middle East.
Connect with us #StartupHustle
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E57 : Making a Fitness Super App | Your Fitness Coach with Johan and Sujoy
November 28, 2022 07:03 - 57 minutes - 107 MBMeet YFC , The Dubai based Fit Tech Team that is determined to deliver the world’s only holistic fitness application. In this podcast we discuss the challenges of making a great fitness app with Johan and Sujoy. Check out the app here : https://yourfitness.coach Use Code : IKIJF4 in app to get 100 YFC coins Connect with Johan : https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-du-... Connect with Sujoy : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sujoycher... Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: http...
E56 : Raising 15 Million USD in 1 Year | Quick Commerce with Yalla Market
October 23, 2022 10:10 - 56 minutes - 106 MBYalla!Market is an online store that delivers to your doorstep in Dubai in 15 minutes. In this episode we discuss the challenges of Quick Commerce and how the CEO Leo Dovbenko was able to Raise 15 Million USD in funding within a Year. Leo's Linked in : https://www.linkedin.com/in/leodovbenko/ Try Yalla! Market : https://yallamarket.ae Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twit...
E56 : Raising 12 Million USD in 1 Year | Quick Commerce with Yalla Market
October 23, 2022 10:10 - 56 minutes - 106 MBYalla!Market is an online store that delivers to your doorstep in Dubai in 15 minutes. In this episode we discuss the challenges of Quick Commerce and how the CEO Leo Dovbenko was able to Raise 12 Million USD in funding within a Year. Leo's Linked in : https://www.linkedin.com/in/leodovbenko/ Try Yalla! Market : https://yallamarket.ae Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twit...
E55 : The Power of Mentorship | Managing Director Techstars - Vijay Tirathrai
October 10, 2022 06:17 - 30 minutes - 57.1 MBVijay Tirathrai is the Managing Director of Riyadh Techstars, which is a global platform for innovation and investment with the mission to help entrepreneurs to succeed. In this episode we discuss the power of mentorship and how it can open doors and elevate your startup. Connect with Vijay : https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayktirathrai/ Connect with Techstars : https://www.techstars.com Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme...
E54 : Solving warehousing with WeStore!
August 26, 2022 07:55 - 28 minutes - 18.2 MBWeStore brings sellers and warehouse owners together – putting efficient, on-demand warehousing and delivery at your fingertips. It all happens through the WeStore Platform – managing workflows, billing and much more. Check out westore here : https://westore.ai Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://instagram.com/startuphustleme?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hus...
E53 : Solving Payments in the Middle East | Ali Abulhasan - Tap Payments
August 19, 2022 07:23 - 19 minutes - 12.1 MBTap Payments simplifies MENA payments regionally and globally by unifying and connecting all regional and international payment methods your customers love securely under a single integration. In this episode we meet the founder of TAP Payments, Ali Abulhasan. we discuss the challenges of Payments in the Middle East and how Tap is solving those issues. check out tap Payments here : https://www.tap.company/ae/en Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook....
E52 | VCs and Web3 | Interview with Riyad Abou Jaoudeh, Partner at MEVP
April 28, 2022 12:43 - 33 minutes - 38 MBBitcoins, Metaverse, and NFTs are buzzwords that have been around for a while, and everyone is either investing in them, talking about it, or wondering what they are! These terms and more are a part of Web3; A new version of the web that has been making some noise in recent times. Riyad from MEVP participated in a panel at STEP Conference 2022 to discuss: Web3: A buzzword or a new reality? and we caught up with him after to discuss where MEVP stands on Web3, what the future looks like, what...
E51 | Let's talk about mental health | Interview with Inas Shashieh, Co-founder of Takalam
March 15, 2022 10:13 - 20 minutes - 38.1 MBThe post-covid world has had several implications, we have seen an enormous rise in the number of stress-related disorders, and while, worldwide, there has been an acknowledgment to prioritise mental health and self-care, there is still a social stigma holding patients back from seeking psychological services in the UAE. In this episode, we had a chat with Inas, the co-founder of Takalam, at STEP conference 2022. Takalam is a startup that is changing the game when it comes to mental health in...
E50: Building the Middle East's largest Freelance marketplace | Ureed | Marwan Abdelaziz
February 10, 2021 10:38 - 57 minutes - 106 MBIn this episode we catch up with the CEO of Ureed, the largest freelancer marketplace in the GCC. We discuss things like customer acquisition, building Ureed from scratch, raising funding from WAMDA capital and acquiring nabbesh.com Find out more about ureed here : https://ureed.com/ Ureed.com functions as an online platform that connects employers with freelance translators and editors. Using our platform enables employers to post their linguistic needs online, view available bids, and appro...
E50: Building the Middles East's largest Freelance marketplace | Ureed | Marwan Abdelaziz
February 10, 2021 10:38 - 57 minutes - 106 MBIn this episode we catch up with the CEO of Ureed, the largest freelancer marketplace in the GCC. We discuss things like customer acquisition, building Ureed from scratch, raising funding from WAMDA capital and acquiring nabbesh.com Find out more about ureed here : https://ureed.com/ Ureed.com functions as an online platform that connects employers with freelance translators and editors. Using our platform enables employers to post their linguistic needs online, view available bids, and ap...
E49 : What is hustle culture? | Fireside chat by StartupSBA
December 30, 2020 10:53 - 1 hour - 118 MBWhat is hustle culture? How is it different from having a great work ethic? When did being a workaholic become a badge of honour? 'Hustle culture is pervasive, and is increasingly becoming popular and a benchmark for best practice in many workplaces. But again, it’s nowhere near as great as it’s made out to be.' (Timothy Ramos, runrun.it blog) In this episode, Startup SBA invited us for a fireside chat to discuss the 'hustle culture phenomenon'. The discussion was moderated by professor Ali...
E48 : Pivoting Post COVID | Hamza Khan - Letswork
September 06, 2020 14:10 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBIn this episode, we catch up with Hamza Khan, founder of the Letswork app that allows you to work from wherever you want! Access 40+ co-working spaces, hotels, cafés, and warehouses across the UAE with a single membership. We discuss with him the situation pre and post COVID, and how they have managed to keep their business alive by changing their strategy and adding new products to their offering. Find Letwork here: https://letswork.io Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to con...
E47 : Angel Investment in Dubai with Abdullah Mutawi
August 08, 2020 10:54 - 22 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this episode, we talk to Abdullah Mutawi who is the chairman of the Dubai Angel investors. Abdullah is a lawyer with more than 20 years' experience in corporate finance, M&A and venture capital with a deep focus on technology transactions and helping clients navigate complex shareholder, management, and corporate governance issues. Abdullah has advised clients ranging from sovereign wealth funds to early-stage companies and is driven by a passion for rigor, attention to detail, and bes...
E46: Raising Series A round during a Pandemic | Mohammed Aldossary, Sary
May 23, 2020 06:41 - 56 minutes - 105 MBAs a podcast we are seeking to cover not just startups and entrepreneurs from the UAE, but the Middle East, so we were excited to interview Mohammed Aldossary, co-founder & CEO of Sary (a B2B ecommerce marketplace from Saudi Arabia) that has managed to raise USD 6.6 Million in Series A funding, during these unprecedented times. Ben Harburg, the Managing Partner of MSA Capital (one of the VC's in the Series A round), said, “As we saw in China with SARS, and now Covid-19, these moments provid...
E45 : The path to 100K subscribers on youtube | Emkwan
May 02, 2020 07:50 - 53 minutes - 99.9 MBEMKWAN is an award winning Reviewer and Vlogger focusing on Technology and Lifestyle. Broadcasting weekly from Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Check out Emkwans Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/user/avorahtv/ The name 'EMKWAN' is an online pseudonym, built up while creating and producing content online and being active on social media. EMKWAN combines the art of personable digital storytelling and technology to produce engaging content that's both educational and entertaining. "One of ...
E44 : Theres a New VC in Town | Nuwa Capital | Khaled Talhouni
April 07, 2020 05:35 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBRecently formed Dubai and Riyadh-based Nuwa Capital aims to redefine the relationship between founders and capital by providing a progressive founder centric approach to investing in emerging markets. Find out more about NUWA capital and how to apply: https://nuwacapital.io/ Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-...
E43: Hear 'em Roar | Pallavi and Richard Dean
March 24, 2020 10:48 - 45 minutes - 84.4 MBWe interviewed some of our old friends, Pallavi and Richard Dean. Pallavi is the founder of Roar which is an award winning Interior design studio, and Richard hosts Business breakfast show on Dubai eye and has written two books Sink or Swim - How to Stay Afloat in Tough Economic Times and more recently, Crowd Pleaser - the 100 greatest public speaking tips of all time from Socrates to Steve Jobs. We talk about how to leverage media, PR, awards and personal branding to grow your business. Pall...
E42: The first venture-backed podcast company in the Middle East | Hebah Fisher | Kerning Cultures
March 06, 2020 16:31 - 47 minutes - 88.8 MBHave a listen to our very exciting interview with Hebah Fisher, Co-founder and CEO of Kerning Cultures Network, which currently produces several podcasts including Kerning cultures and Al empire. Podcasting is media's next growth market, and Kerning cultures is on a mission to building the premier Middle East podcast network. Kerning cultures is also the first venture-backed network in the Middle East. Hebah a serial entrepreneur and journalist. Kerning Cultures is her third company; she fo...
E41: Sharjah - the vibrant startup hub | SAEED ALNOFELI, PROGRAMS MANAGER, SHERAA
February 24, 2020 05:51 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBWe had a chance to catch up with Saeed Alnofeli, Programs manager at Sheraa at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship festival 2019. Saeed told us about how Sheraa is actively involved in supporting the startup ecosystem from idea stage all the way to series funding stage. With 7000+ community members, and more than 72 graduated startups, Sheraa aims to cultivate the pipeline of future change makers by fostering a culture of experimentation and critical thought. Sheraa also engages with others in the e...
E40: Motivation is bulls**t | Dr. Corrie Jonn Block
January 25, 2020 17:45 - 47 minutes - 88.8 MBWe had a chance to speak to Dr. Corrie Block, leading business strategist, Director of Xische & Co, Professor of Strategic Management at Monarch Business School, and certified NLP Executive Coach, with over 20 years’ experience working on more than 100 companies. He has founded more than 7 startups in Europe and MENA. He is an International speaker, and delivers workshops on employee engagement, meaningful management, A.I, culture, tech, innovation and the organization of the future. We enjoy...
E39: Step conference 2020 giveaway
January 20, 2020 18:19 - 17 minutes - 32.4 MBThis year Startup hustle Middle East is a media partner again at Step conference, and we are giving away two tickets to Step conference, taking place on 11th and 12th feb, at Dubai Internet City. All you need to do for a chance to win is, leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to the podcast, screenshot the review, post it as an Instagram story and tag @startuphustleme We are giving away two tickets to two lucky winners! Winners will be announced on 2nd Feb on our Instagram chann...
E38: The early days of Skype | Jonas Kjellberg
January 10, 2020 13:08 - 10 minutes - 20.4 MBAt the Sharjah entrepreneurship festival 2019, we had the chance to catch up with one of the speakers, Jonas Kjellberg, who is one of the co-creators of Skype, a respected lecturer, author, and venture investor. Jonas is currently part of BCG Digital Ventures, a corporate investment and incubation firm. As one of the founding partners of Skype, Jonas was part of one of the internet’s biggest businesses – a simple, innovative idea that has gone on to revolutionize and disrupt the telecommuni...
E37: SEF 2019 100K Startup Pitch competition | Sharjah Entrepreneurship festival
December 06, 2019 16:41 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MBStartup Hustle was a media partner in the recent Sharjah Entrepreneurship festival 2019. Aside from some amazing talks and panels, we got to witness 70 startups go head-to-head for a chance to win AED 100,000 for their business. Five startups were shortlisted based on their one minute pitch and competed in the second round. The startups ranged from a data-driven customer service solution for SMEs, to a podcast broadcast production company, to a local home-made food delivery solution. Who do ...
E36: 178 Million Views in a week | Influencing the influencers | Ahmed Ben Chaibeh - Aquafun
November 09, 2019 11:31 - 48 minutes - 91.6 MBFind out how Ahmed Ben Chaibeh leverages Social media to get hundreds of Influencers to talk about his company Aquafun. Links to Aquafun Website: https://aquafun.ae/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquafunme/ Link to Siddharth Vlogs video about Aquafun: Aquafun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W6uhVjqBNQ Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twitter.com/startuphust...
E36: 157 Million Views in a week | Influencing the influencers | Ahmed Ben Chaibeh - Aquafun
November 09, 2019 11:31 - 48 minutes - 91.6 MBFind out how Ahmed Ben Chaibeh leverages Social media to get hundreds of Influencers to talk about his company Aquafun. Links to Aquafun Website: https://aquafun.ae/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquafunme/ Link to Siddharth Vlogs video about Aquafun: Aquafun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W6uhVjqBNQ Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twitter.com/startuphust...
E35: What is VC 2.0? | Arif Saiyad, ASA Ventures
October 13, 2019 17:08 - 49 minutes - 93.1 MBWhat does a VC 2.0 look like? Arif Saiyad, founder and CEO of ASA ventures, started out with a mere 250 Euros from his dad to exiting several businesses and being involved in more than 100 ventures. ASA Ventures, a VC firm based in the UAE, was started to make compelling ideas happen, and to give founders the tools to best execute their idea - through operational support and expertise. Now set to launch something that will disrupt traditional ecommerce in emerging markets, with the launch of...
E34: Setting up a business in the UAE | Scott Cairns
September 24, 2019 17:45 - 52 minutes - 97.8 MBSetting up a business can be challenging, especially trying to understand if you should get a free zone license or a mainland license in the UAE, what the differences are, cost of setting up and the time that this takes. Scott, from Creation Business Consultants tells us about the differences, so startups can get the best start, and can go into business informed and making the right regulatory decisions. Check out this episode to help navigate these very crucial decisions. You can also watc...
EP 33 : BRAPP - The Social media for musicians | Niki Mukhi
September 02, 2019 18:10 - 45 minutes - 84.1 MBWe had a chance to talk to Niki Mukhi, the founder of Brapp. in this episode find out how Niki put together a team and built the foundation to bring a new kind of musical social media to the world. Brapp is an app that allows people to collaborate on music and post stylized content on the Brapp app. Check out Brapp here: https://www.brapp.tv/ Follow Niki on instagram : @NikiMukhii Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://...
E32: Women entrepreneur of the year | Ambareen Musa | Souq al Mal
August 24, 2019 11:37 - 36 minutes - 68.3 MBWe had a chance to talk to Ambareen Musa, CEO and founder of Souqalmal.com, which is one of the top 10 most promising UAE startups by Forbes Middle East. Souqalmal.com is a personal finance and insurance aggregator business started in 2012. It was great to hear her journey in building Souqalmal.com as a sole founder, in a highly regulated industry and across borders, and recently she managed to raise us$ 10 million in Series B funding! She talks to us about what it’s like to be a sole woman f...
EP31 : Stories about F***ups | Fun DXB
August 12, 2019 17:51 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MBF***up Nights is a global movement and event series that shares stories of professional failure. Each month, in events across the globe, three to four people get up in front of a room full of strangers to share their own professional f***ups. Present in over 318 cities, Startup Hustle got the chance to cover volume 18 of F***up nights (branded Fun DXB) in Dubai. It was our first time covering a live event, and it was a very interesting format with really great speakers. First up was Aya Sadd...
E30 : Busting myths about entrepreneurship | Wisam Amid | Xische
August 02, 2019 13:16 - 57 minutes - 107 MBWisam has a problem with the term ‘entrepreneur’ and all the myths propagated by media about ‘entrepreneurship’. According to him, if you aren’t ready to commit for the long haul, and show up every single day humble and ready to learn, it may not be for you. The focus should be on building your business, making a difference and solving a problem. Wisam can comment on this with authority because he and his co-founder danish Farhan have built their company Xische from the ground up, pivoted a...
E29: PR tips for entrepreneurs | Briar Prestidge
July 23, 2019 17:56 - 53 minutes - 99.4 MBWe had the chance to catch up with the force behind Deals in High heels, Briar Prestidge. She is also the CEO and founder of Briar Prestidge International, a high-profile PR and media production agency based in Dubai, London and New York, working with world leaders, top CEOs, government, entertainers and strategists. Briar tells us about her journey in establishing her own company and shares some very effective PR tips for startup founders. Connect with Briar here: https://www.linkedin.com...
E28 : Legal Advice for Every Startup | Khaled Shivji | AA Consultants
July 06, 2019 16:21 - 44 minutes - 81.9 MBKhalid Shivji is an experienced lawyer with over 13 years of experience. He recently started his own Legal Consultancy AA Consultants to advise Startups in the Middle east. Find out some of the most important things that startups should keep in mind when it comes to legal matters and contracts. Find out more about AA consultants https://www.aa-consultants.com Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/start...
E27 : Starting your own TV Show with Guy in Dubai
June 24, 2019 17:39 - 1 hour - 125 MBIf you were ever curious about how to create your own TV Show, Paris Norris walks us through his entrepreneurial journey and starting a new TV Show called Guy in Dubai. Check out Guy in Dubai here: https://www.youtube.com/user/paznoz https://www.instagram.com/guyindubai/ Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-h...
E26: Building a great team for your startup | Muhammad Chbib
June 06, 2019 13:52 - 52 minutes - 97.1 MBWe had a very insightful conversation with Muhammad Chbib - the man who has been a CEO to startups that have exited (Sukar.com acquired by Souq), been a founder & CEO on a startup that has generated sales of USD 1 billion in 3 years (tajawal and Almosafer), worked as a consultant for McKinsey and company, and founded two startups of his own, with a new one soon to be launched. So, what has Muhammad learned from working with and for these different startups? It all starts with building a grea...
E25: The Emirati DJ Entrepreneur | DJ Bliss
May 15, 2019 18:09 - 45 minutes - 84.8 MBWe had the chance to catch up with Marwan, AKA DJ Bliss and discuss his life as a YouTuber, running his own entertainment company and starting his 'remixed' barbershop - Beats and Cuts. This was an interesting interview because DJ Bliss is unlike other entrepreneurs we have interviewed - his personal brand contributes quite a bit to the success of his businesses and we also discuss what part social media can play in promoting you and your business. You can also watch this episode on YouTu...
E24 : Why do VCs Invest? | Shane Shin, Shorooq Investments
April 20, 2019 16:32 - 50 minutes - 93.7 MBShane shin is the Co-Founding Managing Partner at Shorooq Investments, a leading early stage tech-focused VC fund in the MENAT Region. We had the chance to catch up with Shane and discuss what the motivations were behind Shorooq investments backing four startups. These startups are from different industries and were at different stages on their startup journey, but there are definitely some commonalities between the four, that makes them investable. If you are a startup looking to raise and ...
E23 : The sales rockstar | Conversation with Spencer Lodge
April 08, 2019 18:13 - 55 minutes - 104 MBSpencer lodge is a #1 best selling author, one of the top 100 most influential people in Dubai, a fellow podcaster (The Spencer Lodge podcast) - but above all, he's a salesman through and through. Spencer has been a judge for many startup competitions, and he talks to us about how the art of selling is a very important skill for an entrepreneur (or businessman, as he likes to call it) to have, and if you can't sell your idea or pitch your business - go find someone who can, or better yet,...
E22: The in5 crowd | The story of three startups
March 28, 2019 14:49 - 28 minutes - 53.6 MBWhat does an online reputation management company, a wellness virtual platform and a SaaS products solutions company have in common? They all are part of the in5 community and have very passionate entrepreneurs spearheading them. We had a chance to catch up with Tarik Qahawish from Localyser, Tania Farha from Weltou and Gurpreet Jajj from Illuminate Software Solutions at Step conference 2019 and hear about their business and their journey. in5 is an enabling platform for entrepreneurs and ...
E21: Raising your Series B funding | Ankit Sarwahi | MEVP
March 14, 2019 14:56 - 9 minutes - 18.4 MBIf you are looking to raise your Series B, it is very important to know what VCs like MEVP look for. Ankit Sarwahi, associate director at MEVP tells us what the revenue, profit and user base numbers should look like at Series B stage. MEVP is a Middle East focused VC firm that invests in innovative companies from the region. We spoke to Ankit at STEP conference 2019, listen to find out his take on startups, the ecosystem, exits and the value that VC firms bring. You can also watch this epi...
E20: The state of funding in the Middle East | Philip Bahoshy, Founder of Magnitt
March 05, 2019 17:18 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBIf you are active in the startup ecosystem in the Middle East - you know about Magnitt, a great resource for entrepreneurs and investors in the region. Magnitt is a combination of Crunchbase and Linkedin for the Middle East market. We had a chance to speak with Philip Bahoshy, founder and CEO of Magnitt at STEP conference 2019 about the opportunities and challenges in the Middle East, especially with regards to funding. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com...
E19 : Starting the Biggest Startup Conference | STEP Conference 2019 with Ray Durgham
February 20, 2019 18:38 - 12 minutes - 23.9 MBSTEP is one of the largest startup and tech conferences in the UAE, and we had the chance to talk to the man who started it all - Ray Dargham. STEP conference is a startup with a mission push the startup ecosystem forward and Ray has managed to create a successful platform for founders, investors and early adopters. STEP just wrapped up its 7th year and ended it with some exciting news - for the first time ever, STEP Saudi will be held on March 25th in Riyadh. You can also watch this episo...
E18: From building Aramex to launching Wamda X | Fadi Ghandour
February 16, 2019 08:54 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode, Sid and Mamta speak to one of the most influential people in the Startup ecosystem in the Middle East, Fadi Ghandour, at STEP conference 2019. Fadi talks to us about what it was like to build Aramex more than 37 years ago and tells us about the purpose behind Wamda X, a grant-based programme to encourage entrepreneurs from the region. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/DbIqA3uoItQ Check out Wamda X here: https://www.wamda.com/wamdax Find out...
E17: The Honest Truth About Being An Entrepreneur | The Story of Mr. Draper
January 30, 2019 03:29 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBIn this episode, we talk to Mahmoud, Founder of Mr. Draper, which is the first personalized men's shopping service in the region. Mahmoud takes us through his journey of building the business, and gets real about all the mistakes made when he started out and everything he has learned along the way. For people planning to start a business or working on their startup, this episode is a must-listen as Mahmoud shares insights on cap tables, growth hacks and fundraising and he also gets Sid to tr...
E16: 10 Mistakes Founders Make When Pitching to VCs
January 22, 2019 19:14 - 48 minutes - 90.2 MBIn this episode, Sid and Mamta talk to Ajinkya, Senior Executive - Investments & Research at ASA Ventures. Ajinkya tells us ten mistakes founders make when pitching to VC Firms. Ajinkya has witnessed several startup pitches, reviewed many decks and has pitched himself so he shares some really invaluable pointers for founders. What do you think are common mistakes entrepreneurs make when they pitch? Link to the youtube video : https://youtu.be/Y1EyceZkh8w Check out ASA Ventures here: http...
E15: The Uber for Pickup trucks in UAE | Yalla Pickup
January 06, 2019 18:48 - 40 minutes - 75.7 MBIn this episode, Sid and Mamta interview the founder and CEO of Yalla Pickup, Elie El Tom. Yalla Pickup is the Uber model for Pickup trucks, used by businesses and consumers for easy and hassle-free transportation and moving services. Elie tells us about how he started his journey and shares his learnings and experience of being a founder. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: X Check out Yalla Pickup here: https://www.yalla-pickup.com/ Find out more about Elie here: https://w...
E14 : The story of Joi | Part 2 | Interview with Co-founder of Joi Gifts
December 16, 2018 19:36 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MBListen to Part two of Sid and Mamta's interview with the co-founder and co-CEO of Joi Gifts, Ritesh Tilani. Joi gifts is the region’s largest e-commerce gifting platform and Ritesh talks to us about his journey that includes consulting, launching a few startups, being a VC and then getting back to being an entrepreneur. In Part 1 we covered the journey leading up to Joi Gifts, and in this episode we talk about how he set up Joi and how they have set themselves apart from the market by clever ...
E13: From VC to Startup | Interview with Co-founder of Joi Gifts
December 09, 2018 19:34 - 48 minutes - 90 MBIn this episode, Sid and Mamta interview the co-founder and co-CEO of Joi Gifts, Ritesh Tilani. Joi gifts is the region’s largest e-commerce gifting platform and Ritesh talks to us about his journey that includes consulting, launching a few startups, being a VC and then getting back to being an entrepreneur. We had so much to chat about, so this is part 1 which is the journey leading up to Joi Gifts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1cDZpJff2O4 Check out Joi...
E12: Our Dubai Shark Tank Experience | The Equity Room
November 26, 2018 15:00 - 51 minutes - 95.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss what it was like to pitch our startup EjarCar, at Dubai's very own Shark Tank event called The Equity Room organised by Gulf Events. Find out what happened with the pitch and listen in to find out what we thought of the other startup pitches and the experience. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Z18pzNrBxFw OR catch the behind the scenes from the event: https://youtu.be/QjqD3Sk6oAU Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to conn...
E11: The importance of User Experience | Interview with Founder of Digit of Things (Part 2)
November 11, 2018 18:50 - 40 minutes - 74 MBSid and Mamta interview the founder of Digital of Things, the first purpose-built UX Lab in Dubai. Sudipt Shah talks to Startup Hustle Middle East about the importance of usability testing in a multicultural region like the Middle East. Digital of Things marries UX Tech with Psychology to give clients an understanding of what their customer needs. www.digitalofthings.com/ Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: www.facebook.com/startuphustleme www.instagram.com/startuphust...