Episodes
13 December 2022: The beautiful game is big business and entrepreneurs are making their share of money out of it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06 December 2022: From June the 1st 2023 the Emirates will introduce its first ever federal corporate income tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 November 2022: The team discussed the idea that a junior employee can share their expertise with a senior colleague less knowledgeable in a skill sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 November 2022: The team talked to a successful DJ who's also a successful businessman and just so happens to be a TV personality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 November 2022: On this edition the team discussed whether companies catering for women are big business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the government regularly implementing strategies to encourage nationals to start up their own businesses three Emiratis discuss their experiencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The focus of this episode was all about people in a hurry - to start making money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starting Up with Virtuzone met with charities making a difference here an abroadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Starting Up spoke to companies in the ed-tech sectorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 October 2022: Setting up and running a business takes motivation, dedication and extremely hard work. We talk to companies who are helping entrepreneurs to cope with that stress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04 October 2022: Morgan Stanley estimates the global space industry could generate revenue of more than $1 trillion or more by 2040.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 September 2022: Starting Up explores whether the tourism industry is a good sector for ambitious entrepreneurs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We explore the sustainable food industry and the start-ups shaking it all upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Along with the Founder and Chairman of Virtuzone, Neil Petch, we discuss the future of cryptocurrencies and why fintech is a great sector for start-ups. We’re also joined by serial entrepreneur, Danosch Zahedi, and Nadeem Ladki, the Executive Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Binance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05 July 2022: Georgia and George speak to startups and investors about why having a mentor contributes to the success of a business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 June 2022: Georgia and George find out why women have a hard time raising money for their business. They also meet the amazing Orit Mohammed, who told them the story behind Boon Coffee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 June 2022: Georgia and George interview business owners to find out how they're hiring staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 June 2022: Dubai is getting its own Michelin Guide, but with 11,3000 food outlets in Dubai alone, is it still worth setting up a food business in the UAE?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07 June 2022: The pandemic has pushed the entire world to think about their wellbeing and UAE entrepreneurs have recognised the demand for more services from day one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 May 2022: Georgia and Neil put the question to small business owners, and gets valuable advice from experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 May 2022: Georgia and Neil discuss how to work remotely from anywhere from successful digital nomads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 May 2022: Georgia and Neil investigate how some entrepreneurs recover from a business failure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 May 2022: Richard and Neil discuss whether being a "nano manager" like Elon Musk has any real benefits to employee productivity Plus, we discuss online brand reputation with Debsena Chakraborty of MFilterIt. Start Up Success Story: Mustafa Koita tells us how he built a milk empire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss startup exit strategies – does every startup need to be thinking about planning their exit, and when is the right time to sell your business? We speak with Massimo Cannizzo, the CEO and co-founder of Gellify Middle East, an accelerator for B2B tech companies. And, we hear about the experience of selling from entrepreneur Adam Ridgway. He's recently sold his media business MEDIACUBED to focus on his electric motorcycle startup, One Moto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss the wellness industry – the rise of startups tapping into the booming market. Nadine Karadag and Sundeep Sahni – the co-founders of wellness app Valeo join us to talk about their startup. Meanwhile, we talk about the mental health of entrepreneurs with Ally Salama, founder and CEO of tech startup EMPWRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We often hear the success stories, but in reality many new startups struggle to make it past the first few years. So, what can you do to ensure your business is a long lasting success? We catch up with business coach and author of Se7en Deadly Startup Sins, Phil Bedford about how to spot and avoid the mistakes. And, Gabrielle Mather, founder and CEO of Restaurant Secrets Inc. (RSI), an F&B consultancy joins us to talk about her advice to restaurateurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss how to keep your startup running smoothly when it comes to payments, deliveries and supply chains. We catch up with Akif Mohsin, the head of operations at HyperPay, one of the region's leading payment gateways. Plus, Ayshwarya Chari, the co-founder of e-commerce consultancy 1115inc shares her tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss launching a business while working a full time job. How do you balance your time and make sure the company runs smoothly? We speak with Dhara Bhatia, the founder of a new clothing label Baesic by DB, a company she launched while working a demanding job. Meanwhile, Genny Ghanimeh, the founder and CEO of the Mind Cloud Academy shares her tips for ensuring a side project becomes a successful operation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are the pros and cons of starting a business with your husband or wife? How do you balance your work relationship with your personal one and make sure your company runs smoothly? We speak with Julie Shields, an entrepreneur who’s started two successful businesses with her husband. Plus, business psychologist Joe Bruce, on the do's and don'ts for couple co-founders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Aug 2021. How do you avoid bad public relations and can influencers really help your business? If you're a new startup where do you begin with a publicity strategy and what are the mistakes to avoid? We catch up with Polly Williams, the Managing Director of marketing and PR firm TishTash. Meanwhile, Jamal Al Mawed, the Founder and Managing Director of Gambit Communications joins us to talk about influencers. Can they help or hinder your brand?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.