SEF Backstage Pass

In this insightful episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, we sit down with Amine Staali, Founder and CEO of DeepMinds Ventures, to explore the future of deep tech entrepreneurship in the MENA region and beyond. Amine shares his inspiring journey, from building Proven Med to launching DeepMinds Ventures, a pioneering venture studio dedicated to fostering innovation in deep tech, healthcare, industrial technology, and generative AI.

Discover how Amine is breaking barriers, enabling researchers and founders to transform bold ideas into impactful, scalable solutions. We dive into the challenges of launching deep tech startups, the importance of validation, and how localized innovation is shaping the future of technology.

If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, technology innovation, or scaling startups, this episode is a must-watch! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations with industry leaders.

Adel Alfalasi, Head of the UAE at Oliver Wyman, shares his insights on defining success, building high-performing organizations, and the evolving role of entrepreneurship in today’s world.

In this episode of SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, Adel delves into the importance of adaptability, leadership, and leveraging technology for business growth. He also provides valuable advice for entrepreneurs on resilience, embracing failure, and using fear as a motivator to achieve their goals.

This conversation is a must-watch for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs looking to make an impact.

Join us in this inspiring episode of the SEF Backstage Pass podcast, recorded live at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2024. Dr. Sheen sits down with Amna Raisi, also known as Amoon, a Certified Coach, Nutritional Therapist, and Yoga Teacher, to discuss her unique journey from aspiring diplomat to wellness advocate.

Amna shares how her diverse background, including international economics, yoga, culinary arts, and nutritional therapy, came together to shape her purpose-driven career. She opens up about overcoming challenges, breaking free from the 9-to-5, and embracing multiple passions despite societal expectations.

In this candid conversation, Amna talks about the importance of holistic health, healing, and finding contentment in every stage of life. She encourages viewers to trust their journey, embrace their unique paths, and stay true to their purpose.

Tune in to hear Amna’s insights on balancing different roles, the impact of holistic nutrition, and her advice for young people navigating their own career paths. Don’t miss this deep dive into a story of resilience, self-discovery, and purpose!

H.E Shaikh Fahim Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Co-Founder and Chairperson of Seafood Souq, shares his journey of ocean conservation, sea turtle rescues, and transforming the seafood industry with cutting-edge technology.

In this insightful conversation from the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, he highlights the importance of sustainability, the role of data in tackling global challenges, and how collective action can protect marine life. Learn about his initiatives, including the 800-Turtle hotline and Seafood Souq’s traceability solutions, making a real impact on the environment.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about conservation and creating change. 🌿

In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, Fahad Badar, high-altitude adaptive mountaineer, adventurer, and banker, shares his extraordinary journey. From summiting Everest to surviving life-threatening challenges on Broad Peak, Fahad discusses the lessons he's learned about resilience, overcoming failure, and pushing boundaries. Tune in to discover his insights on mindset, hard work, and the courage it takes to redefine what’s possible.

In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, Jen Blandos interviews Natalie Haddad, founder of Right Bite. Natalie takes us through her inspiring journey from dietician to Dubai’s pioneer in healthy meal plans. She shares her insights on scaling a business, staying true to her values, and the power of building strong partnerships. Tune in to hear Natalie’s tips on resilience, growth, and creating impact in the food industry.

تحديد الموسيقى "من العدم" كان يُعتبر مهمة مستحيلة. ولكن في عام 2002، أطلق كريس بارتون خدمة تتيح للمستخدمين الاتصال برمز لمعرفة الموسيقى التي تُشغل في موقعهم. اليوم، تطبيق شازام يضم أكثر من 300 مليون مستخدم نشط شهريًا حول العالم. وقد استحوذت عليه شركة آبل في عام 2018 مقابل 400 مليون دولار أمريكي وفقًا للتقارير. منذ ذلك الحين، أسس بارتون شركة Guard، التي تستخدم الذكاء الاصطناعي للمساعدة في منع حالات الغرق في المسابح. تعلم كيف تُبنى المنتجات الأسطورية من خلال رؤية خبير يُعرَف بالابتكار والاختراع، إذ يمتلك 12 براءة اختراع باسمه.

Identifying music “out of thin air” was once considered an impossible task. Yet in 2002, Chris Barton launched a service allowing users to dial a code to figure out what music was playing at their location. Today, the Shazam app boasts over 300 million monthly active users worldwide. It was acquired by Apple in 2018 for a reported USD 400 million. Barton has since gone on to found Guard, which uses AI to help prevent drowning in swimming pools. Learn how legendary products are built by a visionary whose career is defined by invention - with 12 patents to his name - and innovation.

مرحبًا بكم في حلقة خاصة من مهرجان الشارقة لريادة الأعمال. اليوم، نحن متحمسون لتقديم لكم حوار ملهم مع كيم طومسون، المؤسس المشارك والمدير التنفيذي لشركة راو للقهوة. انضم إلينا لنستكشف رحلة كيم الفريدة من نيوزيلندا إلى أن تصبح رائدة في صناعة القهوة في الإمارات.

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Welcome to a special episode from the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival. Today, we're thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Kim Thomson, the co-founder and managing director of Raw Coffee Company. Join us as we explore Kim’s unique journey from New Zealand to becoming a pioneer in the coffee industry in the UAE.

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مرحبًا بكم في بودكاست SEF Backstage Pass. في هذه الحلقة، نجلس مع سامر حمادة، مؤسس Big Mouth Concepts، لنتعمق في عالم الأعمال المتعلقة بالمطاعم، تطوير المفاهيم، والتوسع عبر الامتيازات.

انضم إلينا بينما يشارك سامر رحلته من استكشاف مختلف الأعمال إلى تأسيس مفاهيم مطاعم ناجحة في دبي. اكتشف كيف يخلق تجارب تناول طعام لا تُنسى ونهجه في تطوير مفاهيم فريدة مثل أكيبا دوري، مطعم ياباني يقدم طعام الشارع بنمط بيتزا نابولية على الطريقة اليابانية.

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Welcome to the SEF Backstage Pass podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Samer Hamadeh, the founder of Big Mouth Concepts, to dive into the business of restaurants, concept development, and franchising.

Join us as Samer shares his journey from exploring various businesses to establishing successful restaurant concepts in Dubai. Discover how he creates memorable dining experiences and his approach to developing unique concepts like Akiba Dori, a Japanese street food restaurant with a Tokyo-style Neapolitan pizzeria twist.

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بالإصدار المثير مع جيسيكا قهواتي، الشريكة المؤسسة لماما ريتا، خريجة قانون وعارضة أزياء ورائدة أعمال.

انضم إلينا حيث تشارك جيسيكا رحلتها من دراسة القانون والتمويل التجاري إلى دخول عالم الموضة وأخيراً المشاركة في تأسيس ماما ريتا خلال جائحة COVID-19. اكتشف كيف ألهمت وصفات والدتها الصحية واللذيذة العلامة التجارية وكيف نمت من خدمة توصيل الطعام إلى تقديم خدمات تقديم الطعام وقريبًا إلى إنشاء مطعم فعلي.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Kahawaty, the co-founder of Mama Rita, a law graduate, model, and entrepreneur.

Join us as Jessica shares her journey from studying law and business finance to entering the fashion industry and eventually co-founding Mama Rita during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how her mother's healthy and delicious recipes inspired the brand and how it has grown from a food delivery service to a catering and soon-to-be brick-and-mortar establishment.

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