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Startup Hustle Middle EastE57 : Making a Fitness Super App | Your Fitness Coach with Johan and SujoyMeet 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: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... 2022-11-2857 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE56 : Raising 12 Million USD in 1 Year | Quick Commerce with Yalla MarketYalla!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.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup: https://e...2022-10-2356 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE55 : The Power of Mentorship | Managing Director Techstars - Vijay TirathraiVijay 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 https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/com...2022-10-1030 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE54 : Solving warehousing with WeStore!WeStore 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-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on: startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup: https://ejarcar.com Get in touch with Yellow here: https://welcom...2022-08-2628 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE53 : Solving Payments in the Middle East | Ali Abulhasan - Tap PaymentsTap 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.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on startup.hustle...2022-08-1919 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE52 | VCs and Web3 | Interview with Riyad Abou Jaoudeh, Partner at MEVPBitcoins, 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 startups in the NFT space seem...2022-04-2833 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE51 | Let's talk about mental health | Interview with Inas Shashieh, Co-founder of TakalamThe 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 individuals and corporations. Takalam is helping address the taboo around mental health and has created a platform where customers c...2022-03-1520 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE50: Building the Middle East's largest Freelance marketplace | Ureed | Marwan AbdelazizIn 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 approve the most compatible applicants for their projects' deliverables and deadlines. In return, freelancers will have the opportunity to sift through online projects, submit...2021-02-1057 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE49 : What is hustle culture? | Fireside chat by StartupSBAWhat 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 Khawaja, educator and a startup mentor and we were joined by Dr Mar...2020-12-301h 03

Startup Hustle Middle EastE48 : Pivoting Post COVID | Hamza Khan - LetsworkIn 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 connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin...2020-09-0648 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE47 : Angel Investment in Dubai with Abdullah MutawiIn 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 best practices. Abdullah has led deals with an aggregate value in excess of US$30 billion involving assets in 33 emerging and developed markets. He is a seri...2020-08-0822 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE46: Raising Series A round during a Pandemic | Mohammed Aldossary, SaryAs 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 provide critical pain points for regional supply-chain businesses, forcing improvements in logistics, tech...2020-05-2356 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE45 : The path to 100K subscribers on youtube | EmkwanEMKWAN 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 Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s Leading Video Bloggers" (Gulf News). Winner of Esquire Magazine's Digital Influencer Award (2015) and AHLAN Magazine's Hot 100...2020-05-0253 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE44 : Theres a New VC in Town | Nuwa Capital | Khaled TalhouniRecently 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-middle-east/ Email us on: startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup: https://ejarcar.com Get in touch with Yellow here: https://welcometoyellow.com/ If...2020-04-0710 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE43: Hear 'em Roar | Pallavi and Richard DeanWe 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. Pallavi and Richard are great at this, and it has helped their business immensely. Yo...2020-03-2445 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE42: The first venture-backed podcast company in the Middle East | Hebah Fisher | Kerning CulturesHave 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 formerly built micro-finance and business education programs for small businesses in the Gulf and the States. She and her team started Kerning...2020-03-0647 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE41: Sharjah - the vibrant startup hub | SAEED ALNOFELI, PROGRAMS MANAGER, SHERAAWe 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 entrepreneurship community to build a strong and globally-connected ecosystem, and position Sharjah as a vibrant startup hub. (Vision of Najla Al Midfa, CEO o...2020-02-2416 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE40: Motivation is bulls**t | Dr. Corrie Jonn BlockWe 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 enjoyed hearing about what he has learned from his startup successes and failures, and how he applies that in helping other founders execute their startup vision. He be...2020-01-2547 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE39: Step conference 2020 giveawayThis 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 channel - @startuphustleme ...2020-01-2017 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE38: The early days of Skype | Jonas KjellbergAt 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 telecommunications sector. We spoke to him about what he has learned from his experience with Skype...2020-01-1010 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE37: SEF 2019 100K Startup Pitch competition | Sharjah Entrepreneurship festivalStartup 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 you think won the pitch? Was it Callix, Fireflies education, Caravan, Snackat or Finyal Media? You can also watch this...2019-12-0613 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE36: 178 Million Views in a week | Influencing the influencers | Ahmed Ben Chaibeh - AquafunFind 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/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/com...2019-11-0948 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE35: What is VC 2.0? | Arif Saiyad, ASA VenturesWhat 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 ZON in 2020, this VC firm is set to make some serious waves in the region...2019-10-1349 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE34: Setting up a business in the UAE | Scott CairnsSetting 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 watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/v_snd4466E0 Che...2019-09-2452 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastEP 33 : BRAPP - The Social media for musicians | Niki MukhiWe 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 2019-09-0245 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE32: Women entrepreneur of the year | Ambareen Musa | Souq al MalWe 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 founder, how to fundraise and discusses challenges with opening up dif...2019-08-2436 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastEP31 : Stories about F***ups | Fun DXBF***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 Sadder who shared her professional failures. She is a TedX...2019-08-1233 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE30 : Busting myths about entrepreneurship | Wisam Amid | XischeWisam 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 and expanded where they saw an opportunity and have done this for m...2019-08-0257 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE29: PR tips for entrepreneurs | Briar PrestidgeWe 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/in/briar-prestidge/ Find out about Briar Prestidge International here: https://www.instagram.com/briar_pre...2019-07-2353 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE28 : Legal Advice for Every Startup | Khaled Shivji | AA ConsultantsKhalid 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/startuphust... https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme w...2019-07-0644 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE27 : Starting your own TV Show with Guy in DubaiIf 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-hustle-middle-east/ 2019-06-241h 07

Startup Hustle Middle EastE26: Building a great team for your startup | Muhammad ChbibWe 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 great team, he is inspired by people and believes in nurturing t...2019-06-0652 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE25: The Emirati DJ Entrepreneur | DJ BlissWe 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 YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7VvGdnD1gQI Check out DJ Bl...2019-05-1545 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE24 : Why do VCs Invest? | Shane Shin, Shorooq InvestmentsShane 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 don't know how to approach VCs or what they look for, this episode is for you! Check o...2019-04-2050 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE23 : The sales rockstar | Conversation with Spencer LodgeSpencer 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, learn from the man hi...2019-04-0855 min

Unscripted with Spencer Lodge#12: Siddharth & Mamta Varerkar - Startup Hustle Middle East on The Spencer Lodge PodcastThis interview is one that I was really excited about, because it gave me the chance to really dig into the world of podcasting with two other podcasters who are a bit further along in their journey than I am. It was amazing to have the chance to speak to them about the role that podcasting has played in their business and why they believe all businesses need to be using this and other content platforms to grow and develop! Siddharth is an established player in the startup ecosystem in the UAE, as well as a youtuber...2019-03-301h 00

Startup Hustle Middle EastE22: The in5 crowd | The story of three startupsWhat 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 startups, fostering innovation and helping new ideas reach the marketplace. Launched by TECOM Group, in5 offers five key benefits, which co...2019-03-2828 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE21: Raising your Series B funding | Ankit Sarwahi | MEVPIf 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 episode on YouTube here: X ...2019-03-1409 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE20: The state of funding in the Middle East | Philip Bahoshy, Founder of MagnittIf 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/watch?v=Ou9E0wUi7cE Find out more about Philip here: https://twitter.com/pbahoshy?lan...2019-03-0508 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE19 : Starting the Biggest Startup Conference | STEP Conference 2019 with Ray DurghamSTEP 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 episode on YouTube here: X 2019-02-2012 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE18: From building Aramex to launching Wamda X | Fadi GhandourIn 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 more about Fadi Ghandour here: 2019-02-1618 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE17: The Honest Truth About Being An Entrepreneur | The Story of Mr. DraperIn 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 try out the product! You can also watch this episode on...2019-01-301h 16

Startup Hustle Middle EastE16: 10 Mistakes Founders Make When Pitching to VCsIn 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://asa.ventures/ Find out more about Ajinkya here: https://www.l...2019-01-2248 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE15: The Uber for Pickup trucks in UAE | Yalla PickupIn 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://www.linkedin.com/in/elieeltom/ 2019-01-0640 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE14 : The story of Joi | Part 2 | Interview with Co-founder of Joi GiftsListen 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 branding tactics and some very interesting marketing campaigns. You can al...2018-12-1651 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE13: From VC to Startup | Interview with Co-founder of Joi GiftsIn 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 gifts here: https://www.joigifts.com/ Find out more about Ritesh he...2018-12-0948 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE12: Our Dubai Shark Tank Experience | The Equity RoomIn 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 connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com...2018-11-2651 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE11: The importance of User Experience | Interview with Founder of Digit of Things (Part 2)Sid 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/startuphustleme/ www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on: startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup: ejarcar...2018-11-1140 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE10: Starting the first UX Lab in Dubai | Interview with Sudipt, Founder of Digit of Things (Part 1)Sid 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. https://www.digitalofthings.com/ Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphustleme/ https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on: startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our...2018-11-0428 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE09: Let's talk content: Discussion with Raj Kotecha (Part 2)Listen to Part 2 of Sid and Mamta's conversation with Raj Kotecha, CEO of The Creative Content Agency and full-time maverick hustler. In this episode, we continue our discussion about content, platforms and Inside-out vs. Outside-in marketing strategy. For more tips, Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: www.facebook.com/startuphustleme www.instagram.com/startuphustleme/ twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on: startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup: ejarcar.com If you are an Anchor user, you can also leave us a voice message with your questions and comments. You...2018-10-2119 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE08: Let's talk content: Discussion with Raj Kotecha (Part 1)Content is king, and to do content right, that's something else altogether! How should founders navigate all the platforms and formats available and choose the right one for their brand and tribe? In this episode, Sid and Mamta speak to Raj Kotecha, CEO of The Creative Content Agency and full-time maverick hustler, about his journey. We had a lot to talk about, so this episode is Part 1 of the conversation... For more tips, Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: www.facebook.com/startuphustleme www.instagram.com/startuphustleme/ twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us...2018-10-0944 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE07: Let's talk marketing: Discussion with CheEntrepreneurs and founders are often overwhelmed by digital marketing and don't know where to start! In this episode, Sid and Mamta speak to Che and discuss the mindset needed to put your brand/product out there and some marketing tactics that can help founders. For more tips, Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: www.facebook.com/startuphustleme www.instagram.com/startuphustleme/ twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on: startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup: ejarcar.com If you are an Anchor user, you can also leave us a voice...2018-10-0238 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE06: Our favorite podcasts for EntrepreneursThere are a lot of podcasts that are great resources (or inspiration) for entrepreneurs. In this episode, Sid and Mamta discuss their favorite startup focused (and some non-startup focused) podcasts that they listen to. If you have podcast recommendations for us, do share it with us, or let us know what you think of our list. For more tips, Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: www.facebook.com/startuphustleme www.instagram.com/startuphustleme/ twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on : startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup : ejarcar.com If...2018-09-1516 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE05: Five free tools for EntrepreneursAs an entrepreneur, you are always looking for ways to save time, be more efficient and get insights and data to help your business. Now, it is easier than ever to bootstrap your business. In this episode, Sid and Mamta discuss their five favorite tools that can help entrepreneurs - from project management tools to CRM's, this a great list in case you are overwhelmed about what to choose, or just looking to make your work a bit more efficient. For more tips, Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: www.facebook.com/startuphustleme www.instagram.com/startuphustleme/ ...2018-08-2516 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE04: Your one page business plan - The Lean CanvasFounders spend too much time drafting their business plan. The Lean Canvas is an excellent tool to create your one-page business plan that includes all the moving elements that can make your business successful or help you validate a startup idea. In this episode, Sid and Mamta discuss the blocks that make up the Lean Canvas and share the EjarCar Lean Canvas as an example. To view the EjarCar Lean Canvas, click here: http://bit.ly/2KqaunE For more tips, Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: www.facebook.com/startuphustleme www.instagram.com/startuphustleme/ twitter.com/startuphustleme ...2018-08-0418 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastE03: How to pitch your StartupAs an Entrepreneur you are always pitching your business. In this episode, Sid and Mamta discuss how to craft your elevator pitch and how to build your pitch deck. To view the EjarCar Pitch deck, click here: http://bit.ly/2vaBrGo For more tips, Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphustleme/ https://twitter.com/startuphustleme Email us on : startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup : https://ejarcar.com If you are an Anchor user, you can also leave us a voice message with your questions...2018-07-2817 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastWhy You Should Build an MVPSave money, time and resources when building your Startup by launching an MVP! In this episode, Sid and Mamta discuss The Lean Startup Methodology (by Eric Reis) and share examples on how you can build your MVP to test the market and launch your product quickly. For more tips, Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphustleme/ https://twitter.com/startuphustleme Email us on : startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup : https://ejarcar.com If you are an Anchor user, you can also leave us a...2018-07-2110 min

Startup Hustle Middle EastIntroducing Startup Hustle Middle EastWelcome to the first episode of Startup Hustle Middle East. Sid and Mamta fill you in on what to expect from this new podcast series about building a startup in the Middle East. Follow us on Social for the Podcast or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphustleme/ https://twitter.com/startuphustleme Email us on : startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup : https://ejarcar.com 2018-07-1406 min