How do you scale a business across 25+ countries, lead thousands, and still stay hands-on with every detail?In this global episode of Startup Scaleup People, we sit down with international executive Matt Bate, a civil engineer turned entrepreneur and CEO, who has built, led, and scaled businesses across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
🎙️ Hosted by Mario Rivas and Tiffany Shown, this episode dives deep into Matt's remarkable journey — from Avalon Beach in Australia to building scalable ventures in Dubai, Istanbul, Sochi, and more.He opens up about what it really takes to expand globally, lead diverse teams, navigate cultures, survive near-impossible regulatory challenges, and build trust when everything’s on the line.
📢 About Startup Scaleup PeopleReal stories from startup, scaleup & enterprise leaders. From boardrooms to founder garages — we bring you insights on growth, leadership, funding, exits, and everything in between.New episodes every Sunday at 4PM UK time.
🧭 Chapters
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:15 From Avalon Beach to Global Vision
04:00 Building Sustainable Waterfront Ventures
06:00 Landing in Dubai and Early Global Deals
10:00 Learning the Hard Way: Lessons from Ownership
14:30 The Opportunity and Culture of Dubai
20:00 Leadership Styles and Going Global
27:00 Managing Cross-Cultural Talent and Strategy
34:00 Final Lessons: Trust, Overcommitment, and Clarity
💬 Key Highlights▸ How Matt went from marina management to global CEO roles ▸ Working for ultra high-net-worth families and sovereign wealth groups ▸ Building systems that scale across borders and cultures ▸ Real talk on board dynamics, risk, and growth ▸ Why Dubai is a launchpad for entrepreneurs
👥 Who Should ListenFounders • Global executives • Investors • Advisors • Board members • Fractionals • Scaleup builders
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