The difference between invention and innovation can be difficult to decipher. Turns out, it's crucial to know the difference if you want to build a successful startup from scratch.In these short episodes recorded on the spot during @GITEX Global , we're introducing you to companies, leaders, and ideas that are shaping the future of this region.As our first guest, we hosted Abdallah Abu-Sheikh - Co-Founder of Rizek, listed on Forbes Middle East's 50 most-funded startups!Our host Vuk Zlatarov talked with Abdallah about:- The hyper-growth of the MENA region- Two kinds of people in the world of business: 0 to 1, and 1 to 100- Why over-inventing is the biggest reason for startup failure.Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer Produced by www.poddster.com

For our 1st episode of the Web Summit 2021 series, we welcomed none other than David Meltzer - a 3-time international best-selling author, Top 100 Business Coach, former CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, and the executive producer of Entrepreneur 's #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch.His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing - value, and he surely provided a lot of valuable insights in just 15 minutes with us!Tune in to hear from David about:- His deal with Gary Vee and one key advice for content creation- How to write a book in 6 months- How to connect with your passion.Enjoy this great conversation between David Meltzer and Ivan Zeljkovic!Produced by www.poddster.com

Learn how to start your own podcast: https://poddster.com/how-to-start-a-podcast/Usually, 95 out of 100 startups are doomed to fail. But, what differentiates successful and unsuccessful business models? What are the mistakes that founders do over and over that could be avoided?To help us figure out answers to these questions, we invited Abe Seksek, Managing Director at Dubai Smart City Accelerator, COO of Rainmaking, and a fellow podcaster on The Abez Show!Abe is currently on the board of 25 different enterprises and in the past, he has built cool companies like Crystel and ZenHR. We are thrilled to have him in our studio, so get pen and paper, because today he is going to share his vast experience and highlight the most important things you need to know before starting your own company.Tune in to learn more about:- 3 key steps for starting a new venture- The smartest way to validate your startup idea- How to choose the right co-founder for your business.Enjoy!#TheChangeOfficerCheck out Abe's podcast: https://www.abezshow.com/Host: Vuk ZlatarovGuest: Abe SeksekProduction company: PoddsterStart your own podcast! Book a free consultation at https://poddster.com/ LISTEN TO THE CHANGE OFFICER 🎙 SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/SC_TheChangeOfficer Apple Podcast - http://bit.ly/Apple_TheChangeOfficer Google - http://bit.ly/Google_TheChangeOfficer Spotify - http://bit.ly/Spotify_TheChangeOfficer CONNECT WITH US:Website - https://www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcastFacebook - https://web.facebook.com/TheChangeOfficerTwitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

Millennials are emerging as the force that is creating a big disruption in the professional world. It’s no wonder that more and more products are targeting this demographic that is often described as apathetic, disinterested, tuned out, and selfish.Feras Jalbout is the CEO and founder of “Baraka” commission-free investment app for millennials across MENA which empowers next-gen investors through a community-driven approach to investing.Tune in to learn more about:- How to start a business from an idea in just 3 months- How to achieve a big network of investors- What is the difference between the creator and investing in other’s creationsEnjoy! #TheChangeOfficerHost: Vuk ZlatarovGuest: Feras JalboutProduction company: PoddsterStart your own podcast! Book a free consultation at https://poddster.com/ Follow our guest on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feras-jalbout-252b0942/Check baraka on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getbaraka/LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙 SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/SC_TheChangeOfficer Apple Podcast - http://bit.ly/Apple_TheChangeOfficer Google - http://bit.ly/Google_TheChangeOfficer Spotify - http://bit.ly/Spotify_TheChangeOfficer CONNECT WITH US:Website - https://www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcastFacebook - https://web.facebook.com/TheChangeOfficerTwitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Highlights00:39 - Intro00:53 - How did Feras decided to switch gears and start on his own05:08 - Difference between creator and investing in other’s creations?10:06 - How baraka works12:53 - Where lies the real opportunity in the MENA market15:22 - Is it difficult to build a commission-free model16:53 - How to go from idea to realization of that idea20:03 - Playbook for raising funds27:41 - Employment plan28:08 - Problems that baraka is facing now32:15 - Future of baraka32:47 - Feras's life journey36:16 - How did higher education impact Feras's life38:36 - What had the biggest impact on Feras40:03 - Advice that influenced Feras the most42:47 - Failure that set Feras for a later success46:30 - Feras's personal and business principles48:54 - What would Feras change in the Middle East if he could50:01 - This or that questions52:37 - Outro

The recent pandemic has changed everything. Especially in the health industry. More and more people are looking for solutions that will help humankind to stay healthy and to protect themselves from numerous threats.That’s why we invited to our studio Khaldoon Bushnaq. He is the Co-Founder of Alma Health, a company with a vision to simplify the lives of people with chronic conditions. Alma Health offers virtual consultations with licensed doctors and easy prescriptions-refill delivery to their doorstep.What challenges are we facing in COVID and post-COVID era, and what can we do to build a healthier planet? Find out in this interesting conversation with fantastic Khaldoon Bushnaq.Tune in to learn more about:- What is the future of healthcare in the post-COVID era- How to find the right Co-Founder for your business- How joining a startup hub like @HUb 71 can accelerate your successEnjoy!#TheChangeOfficerHost: Vuk ZlatarovGuest: Khaldoon BushnaqProduction company: PoddsterStart your own podcast! Book a free consultation at https://poddster.com/ Follow our guest on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaldoon-bushnaq-a091b8a8/LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙 SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/SC_TheChangeOfficer Apple Podcast - http://bit.ly/Apple_TheChangeOfficer Google - http://bit.ly/Google_TheChangeOfficer Spotify - http://bit.ly/Spotify_TheChangeOfficer CONNECT WITH US:Website - https://www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcastFacebook - https://web.facebook.com/TheChangeOfficerTwitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Highlights00:32 - Intro01:01 - Life changing event for Khaldoon04:34 - Key takeaways from Careem experience05:48 - Creation of Alma Health09:07 - New times present new opportunities10:30 - Lessons from Careem that Khaldoon applies to his business12:03 - How to build the right team15:08 - How to map steps for the idea to execution17:57 - What was Khaldoon's plan for raising funds18:50 - How Khaldoon decided to get into chronic patients niche20:07 - In Khaldoon's opinion what procedures could patients get online23:29 - How to manage patients digitally24:53 - How did Khaldoon raise his first funds27:03 - HUB 71 ecosystem29:15 - Two practical pieces of advice for anyone who wants to start their own business34:35 - The future of Alma Health in Khaldoon's eyes35:35 - The most difficult part of Khaldoon's life38:51 - How important was higher education for Khaldoon41:47 - Who influenced Khaldoon's life the most42:55 - Advice that Khaldoon received that inspired him44:43 - What is the structure of a team in Alma Health45:24 - Why Khaldoon thinks that being humble is important46:24 - Khaldoon's life principles49:25 - Khaldoon's favorite failure52:46 - If there was 1 thing that Khaldoon could change in the Middle East, what would that be53:56 - Quick quiz55:34 - Outro

Warnings about global warming, melting of the ice caps, and environmental catastrophes have been around since the ’70s, but only a few paid attention to these admonitions.Even today there are strong voices of denial. Are we rushing to the apocalypse and big change has to happen to save our future or this is just another hoax?In this episode, we hosted AlAnoud Al Hashmi to share her experience on this intense topic. She is the founder and CEO of The Futurist Company, Dubai based collective, dedicated to finding solutions for environmental issues and securing the future of our planet.Tune in to learn more about:- Why we might not be able to reverse climate change- The main reasons we underestimate the consequences of our actions- What is the biggest problem that we, as humanity, are facingEnjoy!#TheChangeOfficerHost: Vuk ZlatarovGuest: AlAnoudAl HashmiProduction company: PoddsterStart your own podcast! Book a free consultation at https://poddster.com/ Follow our guest on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanoud-alhashmi/Follow The Futurist Company: https://www.thefuturistcompany.comLISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙 SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/SC_TheChangeOfficer Apple Podcast - http://bit.ly/Apple_TheChangeOfficer Google - http://bit.ly/Google_TheChangeOfficer Spotify - http://bit.ly/Spotify_TheChangeOfficer CONNECT WITH US:Website - https://www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcastFacebook - https://web.facebook.com/TheChangeOfficerTwitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Highlights00:32 - Intro01:12 - Introduction to The Futurist Company02:49 - Start of The Futurist Company04:27 - New wave of new-age startups08:02 - What is the biggest problem that we, as humanity, are facing09:30 - Is it time to panic?13:11 - Is society denying that climate change exists15:06 - Education is a key16:11 - Is humanity underestimated the consequences of our actions17:09 - What can we expect if nothing changes18:09 - How to take actions on the individual level19:35 - What are the steps for corporations to make a difference21:30 - How does The Futurist Company impacting the future23:11 - Most important takeaway of this episode23:50 - How to get in touch with AlAnoud23:58 - Outro

“The Experts at finding experts” is the slogan behind Guidepoint, New York-based company with offices all around the world that connects clients with vetted subject matter experts from 4 corners of the world.Our guest today is Bilal Sabouni, Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa & Turkey region at Guidepoint.In the next 30 minutes, we are going to find out how the knowledge is shared around the globe with this wide network of professionals and how Bilal plans to encourage talents to come to Dubai and become a part of this growing business ecosystem.Tune in to learn more about:- How the MENA region is changing & ways it will evolve- How Guidepoint model helped pioneer the sharing economy- What is UAE Golden Visa and how it's shaping the country's futureEnjoy!#TheChangeOfficerHost: Vuk ZlatarovGuest: Bilal SabouniProduction company: PoddsterStart your own podcast! Book a free consultation at https://poddster.com/ Follow our guest on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilalsabouni/LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙 SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/SC_TheChangeOfficer Apple Podcast - http://bit.ly/Apple_TheChangeOfficer Google - http://bit.ly/Google_TheChangeOfficer Spotify - http://bit.ly/Spotify_TheChangeOfficer CONNECT WITH US:Website - https://www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcastFacebook - https://web.facebook.com/TheChangeOfficerTwitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

John Quincy Adams, 6th president of the USA, once said: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” But the million-dollar question is “How to do that?”According to our today guest, Rohit Bassi, you can achieve it through compassion and empathy. Rohit is a man described as a Communication wizard that helps people to speak in flow with clarity, conviction, and compassion resulting in outstanding leadership.In this episode you'll learn:- How to kindle mindfulness to pass through adverse times- How to master your communication to cultivate & elevate the success- The transformative effects of self-compassion.Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficerHost: Vuk ZlatarovGuest: Rohit BassiProduction company: PoddsterStart your own podcast! Book a free consultation at https://poddster.com/ Follow our guest on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitbassi/LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙 SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/SC_TheChangeOfficer Apple Podcast - http://bit.ly/Apple_TheChangeOfficer Google - http://bit.ly/Google_TheChangeOfficer Spotify - http://bit.ly/Spotify_TheChangeOfficer CONNECT WITH US:Website - https://www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcastFacebook - https://web.facebook.com/TheChangeOfficerTwitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

We are back with Arjun Singh in the 2nd part of the episode!In Part 1, we talked about what’s driving the hyper-growth in Payments in the UAE and the region, what are the benefits of open banking, what is embedded finance and much more.In this episode, we switch gears a little and talk more about Arjun's personal side:- Arjun's food blog- Failures and life lessons that he learned - Principles and hardest things he ever had to do in his life.Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficerHost: Vuk ZlatarovGuest: Arjun SinghProduction company: PoddsterStart your own podcast! Book a free consultation at https://poddster.com/ Follow our guest on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirs...LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙 SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/SC_TheChangeOfficer Apple Podcast - http://bit.ly/Apple_TheChangeOfficer Google - http://bit.ly/Google_TheChangeOfficer Spotify - http://bit.ly/Spotify_TheChangeOfficer CONNECT WITH US:Website - https://www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcastFacebook - https://web.facebook.com/TheChangeOfficerTwitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro00:29 - Very young Arjun04:11 - Influence in early life that made Arjun of today07:28 - If average life is 40 years what would Arjun do differently09:22 - A food blog11:12 - Failure that set Arjun for a greater success13:54 - Arjun's business and personal principles17:47 - The hardest thing that Arjun had to do in life20:26 - What would Arjun change in the Middle East if he could22:48 - Outro

Fintech space in recent years has been booming and attracting creators with a hunger to reimagine the way that money flows through the world. Our guest today was witnessing this transformative period from the first row!He joins us today to explain to us:- What is really driving the hyper-growth in payments in the UAE and the region- What are the benefits of open banking to consumers and small corporate- What is embedded finance- What are the untapped opportunities that we should keep eye onBuckle up and get ready for this super-informative podcast episode that will help you navigate the complex world of fintech and bring it to life through engaging conversation with an expert and a true industry leader - Arjun Singh, Head of Financial Services MENA at Arthur D. Little!Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficerHost: Vuk ZlatarovGuest: Arjun SinghProduction company: PoddsterStart your own podcast! Book a free consultation at https://poddster.com/ Follow our guest on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirs...LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙 SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/SC_TheChangeOfficer Apple Podcast - http://bit.ly/Apple_TheChangeOfficer Google - http://bit.ly/Google_TheChangeOfficer Spotify - http://bit.ly/Spotify_TheChangeOfficer CONNECT WITH US:Website - https://www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeof...LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/TheChangeOff...Twitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Highlights00:23 - Intro02:42 - Raise of consumer digital payments14:57 - Benefits of open banking22:55 - Why is embedded finance the next big thing37:25 - What are the biggest untapped opportunities45:43 - Stay tuned for part 2!