About Purvi Munot 

Purvi Munot is a visionary and dynamic leader, driving the FinTech revolution as the Co-Founder and CEO of Sav. With a fervent commitment to simplicity and innovation, she is transforming the financial services landscape. Combining her vast experience as a seasoned Consumer Banker and Management Consultant, Purvi excels in crafting winning business strategies and pioneering consumer banking products from inception to commercial success. Her relentless pursuit of excellence is reshaping how people interact with financial services.

About this episode

Prepare to meet Purvi Munot today, a remarkable force in the FinTech industry who is reshaping the FinTech landscape. As the co-founder and CEO of Sav, Purvi's road to success is a thrilling journey of dreams, resilience, and vision. From her early aspirations of entrepreneurship to her notable stints at Citibank and Mastercard, Purvi's narrative culminates in the establishment of her own thriving enterprise.

Get ready to unlock the secrets to successful sales strategies in the FinTech sector. Wrapping up, Purvi shares her insights on how to balance between leading a comfortable lifestyle and planning for future savings goals. So tune in, and prepare for a wealth of inspiration and priceless insights into the world of FinTech.

Quotes

01:40 – Like every daughter, I wanted to be like my father

01:40 – Growing up, I have a very strong figure, my mother, who served as my inspiration. Witnessing her journey as a first-generation entrepreneur, starting a chain of preschools from scratch, was truly inspiring and drove me to build something remarkable on my own.

5:15 – It has been a sign wave of a challenging journey but a very fulfilling journey as well

05:35 – Having experienced money troubles first-hand, I understood that amidst the glids and glam of Dubai, people control of their money

6:25 – We need to have money and be in control of our money as well

7:05 – Sav aims to help people understand their money, giving them instruments that are intuitive so that they can save towards their goals.

7:40 – To help people be in better control of their money

7:59 – There has to be a purpose towards your saving for you to be sticking by it

8:17 – It requires a lot of discipline to be setting aside money for things that you want

14:26 – We are a trustable brand, we are doing things that are in customers’ benefits

15:11 – Building a very strong community and network

15:21 – A team is more important than what your initial idea was

16:54 – People need to take responsibility for balancing their target lifestyle, especially when it comes to saving for future goals.

17:44 – Being consistent at it that’s what we are trying to be, being consistent and working hard

19:20 – Jump! It’s ok… 

Useful Links

Website:https://sav.money/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sav.moneyapp/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/sav.moneyapp

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/purvi-munot/

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About Craig Fernandes

Craig Fernandes is the Co-Founder and CEO of SecureMyScholarship, an edtech platform that is on a mission to make education more accessible and affordable by connecting students with guaranteed scholarships at university.

Originally from Mumbai, India, Craig was born and raised in Dubai, UAE, and later attended the University of Iowa in the United States, after which he devoted his time towards building impact-driven companies that have the potential to improve people's lives.  

About this episode

Ever wished that scholarships could be easier to access and potentially change your educational trajectory? Listen in as we chat with Craig Fernandez, the dynamic co-founder and CEO of Secure My Scholarship, who's been pivotal in making education more attainable. Hear about Craig's roots in Dubai and how he built a platform that's already awarded $6.2 million in scholarships, with plans to hit the $100 million mark.

Gear up for an episode bursting with entrepreneurial gusto, powerful advice and thought-provoking conversations. Don't miss it!

Quotes

1:33 - For too many students in the world, good quality higher education is something that is highliy desired, but not many students can afford it. 

4:30 - If I don’t work hard and tick all the right boxes, I wouldn't actually achieve anything

6:16 – I've always been an entrepreneur at heart. I launched my first company when I was 13 years old with my friend Savio called Craig Savio's Football Tournaments

12:37 - I actually always wanted to work in a company or help build a company that could go out there and make the world a better place

16:40 - Blessed are those who believe, but they cannot see

17:48 – You got to have that belief, you got to have that faith, per se in yourself, the faith in yourself, the faith in your team that this is going to work

18:37 - Believe in yourself and your product, have conviction in your solutions and the mission that you are on.

22:36 - Stay calm. Be patient and relaxed, and allow things to work out for the better. 

Useful Links

Website:https://www.securemyscholarship.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/securemyscholarship/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SecureMyScholarship

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-fernandes-securemyscholarship/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMScholarship

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 About Nerissa Low 

Nerissa Low, founder of Liht Organics is a multi-award winning financial practitioner, a self-made entrepreneur, and a speaker in the areas of finance and personal empowerment. Her success in the corporate financial world prepared her to launch her own business in the Wellness and Beauty space, specializing in organic skincare and makeup.

Through her involvement in community sponsorships, charities and educational workshops, Nerissa hopes to empower, share knowledge and inspire Asia’s next generation of women to live their lives to their fullest potential.

About this episode

Ever felt the urge to eat your makeup? Meet Narissa Low, a powerhouse and game-changer in the beauty industry who has created an organic makeup brand so safe; you can eat it! This is no ordinary beauty chat; we dive deep into her journey from the financial sector to establishing Light Organics. Narissa's personal transition to a vegan, cruelty-free, and natural skincare routine didn't just transform her skin, it also ignited a passion to create a makeup line that aligns with her ethical beliefs. 

But her story doesn't end at the product line. We also navigate the turbulent waters of entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges Narissa faced while scaling her business and how she harnessed the power of personal empowerment and holistic development to overcome them. Tune in to discover how she manages to maintain balance while juggling multiple responsibilities!

Quotes

2:38 – One of the reasons why I decided to branch out and start my own business is because I just wanted to create something that was different, that could be good for the world in terms of health.

3:03 – I thought it would be great for me to start a business that I could put out to the world and be proud to call it a creation of my own.

04:09 – I went through a deep dive research and found that a lot of the chemicals in the products that we're using these days were actually causing skin and acne problems.

04:09 – While I could find a lot of good organic skincare, I couldn't find any good organic makeup, and that was when I decided that Liht Organics could be something that I'll be proud to stand by, because I know it really works.

04:58 – L-I-H-T stands for living in her time, to encourage women to always be present, because I think it's so difficult these days to be fully present in a moment.

04:58 – Time is our most valuable resources in everything that we do. It’s important to make sure that if we die tomorrow, we go with no regrets.

07:23 – 50% of female entrepreneurs are known to have led a business to success. 

10:15 – In times where I search within myself for answers, I get probably the best advice, rather than trying to search for those answers outside.

12:10 – Time is our most precious resource, I never want to waste time and I want to make sure that every minute of my life is spent doing something meaningful.

Useful Links

Website:https://lihtorganics.ae/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lihtorganics/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingInHerTimeMENA/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lihtnerissalow

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Brace yourself as we dive into a deep conversation with Leo Dovbenko, a serial entrepreneur known for his innovative ideas and fearless spirit.

Leo isn't your typical business leader - he started off in the restaurant industry, found a gap in the market, and then built an innovative solution to fill that gap.

But wait, there's more! Leo doesn't just have a knack for entrepreneurship, he is also a master of innovation. Tune in to hear him spill the beans on his strategies for staying ahead in the game, luring the best talents, and nurturing a positive work culture.

Learn how his background in the restaurant industry and his unwavering passion for innovation led him to launch Yalla Market and Yalla Hub, transforming the e-commerce landscape in the UAE. Get ready to be inspired by Leo's entrepreneurial journey and his relentless drive to create, challenge, and conquer.

Website:https://yallahub.ae/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/leodovbenko_eng

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leonid.dovbenko

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leodovbenko/ 

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 About Manar AlKassar 

Manar is the Co-Founder of KASO, a leading order and procurement management tool for restaurants & suppliers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.

He is a serial entrepreneur and has founded and scaled 3 successful startups in the region such as Helpling, and previously held the role of Head of New Ventures at Rocket Internet. 

About this episode

In this episode we speak to Manar about his experiences as a serial entrepreneur, the lessons he has learned, and his story as a whole! We also delve into the importance of building a strong team for business success, as well as some thought-provoking tips on time management and personal well-being.

Tune in to an exciting podcast!

Quotes

3:22 – In the last years we have seen massive innovation happening in the F&B industry

5:06 – We use technology to improve on that and reduce our own food waste 

7:24 – The hard work is to bring this idea to life 

7:31 – Building things and being entrepreneur is extremely tough but also incredibly rewarding

7:37 – Not to be afraid to do mistakes. When building great things, you won’t get it right from the first time

9:08 – Patience and resilience are the key strategies and tactics that contributed to my success

9:22 – The key is not to give up

10:52 – You need to do mistakes but you need to learn and adapt to it quickly and don’t do mistakes

13:44 – You look for highly passionate people who want to have an impact. We give them a great vision and purpose and autonomy to build and do things

14:10 – We made sure the whole team learned from these mistakes

14:40 – We believe that smartness and intelligence beats experience

15:37 – Go for something bigger and with an impact

16:04 – Having the humbleness to realize that you don’t know it all and stay hungry to learn and grow

Useful Links

Website: https://www.kaso.ai/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaso.ai/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kasoapp

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaso-app/ (KASO) 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alkassar/ (Manar)

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About Vaishali Dialani 

Vaishali is a Senior CX Strategist at Konabos, ranking 11th in the Top customer experience Professionals 2023 globally and was recognised as CXPA’s emerging leader in 2022. She is a strategy-driven customer experience professional, recognised for creating human-centred design systems for complex digital products and leading marketing initiatives across diverse industries from advertising, education, manufacturing, education, healthcare and fintech.

About this Episode

In this episode, we talk to Vaishali about her experiences as a CX strategist. She also shares great insights into human behaviour and how people can achieve success. Through the conversation, Vaishali also sheds light on how young minds can leverage their skills to make a difference in the world for the better!

Quotes

1:20 – I’m extremely passionate about finding problems through research and then solving them by designing human-centred experiences

3:26 – UX is quite digital-focused, it’s more about designing the online experiences

3:38 – What I love most about CX is the holistic end-to-end experience and approach that it takes in

4:13 – No matter how much technology takes over, you still need that human touch and connection

4:53 – Bringing your heart to the workplace is as important as bringing your mind

5:32 – Simply listen, that will really help you to kick in your empathy skills and learn to put yourself in their shoes

13:10 – Empathizing was a really big challenge for me

13:52 – Celebrate yourself eventually as well once you get out of each challenging situation because it helps you and pushes you for the next one

15:33 – Nothing is impossible as long as you put your heart and mind into it

15:49 – I feel extremely grateful for these recognitions, so I hope to achieve many more and continue to inspire many more people like me

16:39 – Fly with full faith

17:48 – Shop in your craft

Useful Links

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vaishalidialani/

Twitter :https://twitter.com/VaishaliDialani

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaishalidialani

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Marko Kasic is Founder & Executive Director of FundLife, a grassroots "for-social-profit" organization providing consultancy services to non-profit leaders working on humanitarian causes and sustainable development for children in short-term and chronic emergencies.

About this episode

In this episode we tune in to a wonderful conversation with Marko Kasic about his journey as an entrepreneur. He shares great insights on the filipino culture and highlights the importance of empowerment equality, education, and employment.

Quotes

3:51 – I dislike the word charity because it implies that we pity people - it's all about celebrating the potential of people

4:30 – We focus a lot on empowerment rather than sort of providing traditional support or perhaps traditional NGO’s services

6:05 – We felt this huge responsibility that we couldn’t leave the communities that we created relationships with

6:14 – We’ve tried to essentially bridge the gap between humanitarian emergencies and sustainable development

6:43 – Poverty is a chronic emergency

7:36 – It begins to create things, in the sense of identity for these young people

8:03 – Through sports, we create interpersonal relationships but we also have developed our own curriculum

13:36 – To see these journeys of change, not impacting just one or two people but actually, potentially changing the whole landscape of the communities that they were from

16:34 – It was a conscious decision when we started and if we didn’t do anything, then we wanted to be completely legitimate

17:00 – Man loves levity even he if does not know it, he flees from wherever levity does not exist

Useful Links

Website: www.fundlife.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mak01/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FundLife/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_girlsgotthis/

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About Mohammed Alrujayi 

Mohammed is an entrepreneur, and has worked with projects related to Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia and he has co-founded a couple of companies, the latest of which is Cycls, a company that is developing a smart AI mobile app that leverages technologies like chat-GPT in the real world.

About this episode

In this episode we speak to Mohammed about journey from graduating with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering to working on Vision 2030 projects in Saudi Arabia. He also shares interesting insights on the development of technology in the region and what we can potentially expect in the near future. 

Quotes

3:28 – I realized that there is a missed opportunity, the traditional way of looking at the economy were no longer sufficient

3:40 – Technology provides opportunity for decision makers and leaders to better understand the problems they face

 3:57 – Technology is rapidly is offering much, much better robust scalable solutions

 6:56 – The way we use technology today is quite limited. It seems like we have to push a lot of buttons

 7:13 – There is a much more natural way of communicating, which is natural language

 9:45 – The paradox of choice – the more choices we have, the harder it is for us to make a decision

 11:28 – Make sure that this technology aligns with us as human beings, is understood and it is like guards and safety valves that make us like much more comfortable introducing them in a safe way

 12:24 – The need for people and the needs for human, is like for us like increased, not decreased

 12:59 – There is value in AI but the value I see day to day is the collaboration of humans in AI

 15:44 – Be okay with failure

 16:19 –It is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to invest in habits to achieve your goals.

17:05 – It is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to invest in habits to achieve your goals 

Useful Links

Website: https://www.cycls.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-alrujayi-1a7a54263/

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About Sonal Chhibber

Sonal Chhibber is an award-winning author, editor, journalist, and motivational speaker among many other talents. She enjoys an exciting portfolio of work that allows her to inspire, create, and communicate. She is well-experienced in corporate communications, business publications, content writing, event marketing, and media communication.

About this episode

In this episode we talk to Sonal about her journey as an award-winning author and journalist. Through the conversation, she shares amazing tips and insights for aspiring writers. She also expresses great tips on public speaking, and the cultural differences across varied people and regions.

Quotes

3:42 – I like to support, develop and motivate teams to do their best

3:53 – Write something worth reading or do something worth writing

4:19 – One needs to have clarity and consciousness in your writing

4:40 – We need to understand our target audience and cater our message accordingly

5:29 – I have a deep appreciation for language and the power of words

5:40 – Writing allows me to express myself creatively and communicate with others effectively

6:01 – The ability to make an impact to writing is a significant motivator for me

6:14 – I aim to create content that resonates with readers and write positive change

10:02 – Success in any field requires a commitment to lifetime learning

11:57 – It’s very important to stick to the facts and gain insights

12:40 – You have to maintain authenticity and integrity in all aspects of your work

17:47 – They need to embrace the power of practice and persistent

17:58 – Writing is a craft that develops and improves overtime

18:02 – You need to show dedication and commitment to hone your skills and find your unique voice

18:10 – You have to make writing a habit

18:33 – Don’t be afraid to explore different styles of writing

18:59 – Reading is an essential part of a writer’s goal

20:31 – You have to embrace failure

20:45 – You have to embrace the failure as a part of creative process

21:24 – Trust your voice and embrace authenticity

24:25 – Just stay real and try to connect with the audience

27:40 – I especially write to encourage women because I feel women are the cornerstone of society and they need to be treasured and encouraged

Useful Links

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/sonal.chhibber

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sonalbchhibber/

 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbchhibber/

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About Michele Risa

 Michele Risa is the CEO and Founder of Collaborative Solutions. She works with thought leaders and influencers to help them identify their deepest aspirations and embody consciousness in a world that needs their talents, heart and intelligence. 

As a business and management consultant and a sought-after executive speaker, Michele has presented at Microsoft, the World Economic Forum, Viacom, Forbes, Barclays, United Healthcare and TEDx in Manhattan, including a 6-month program at the New York Stock Exchange. She is also a frequent radio and podcast guest.

Michele co-authored the award-winning book, “Conscious Entrepreneurs: A Radical New Approach to Purpose, Passion & Profit,” and has been a TV producer since 1998, and has brought positivity to an otherwise negative news environment. 

In these times of polarization, Michele seeks to mend our frayed community through “Healing Conversations” and “Deeper Dive,” her free monthly virtual programs. 

About this Episode

 In this episode, we talk to Michele about her journey as a consultant, helping influential people to identify their aspirations and how her programs have always been holistic, addressing core issues and leading to sustainable, long lasting results. 

We also talk about the intersection of mindfulness and neuroscience and how these two can be practically applied by people who want to enjoy the benefits of weaving mindfulness into their daily lives. 

Tune in to an insightful episode with Michele Risa! 

Quotes

3:01 – Combining inner wisdom, confidence, and clarity, helps us see and interact in the world differently

7:44 – A smile to someone walking as you walk down the street makes a difference

11:45 – You can choose versus react. The benefits are huge, of course, take baby steps, just do it for a few minutes and see how you feel

16:15 – Empathy is not a soft skill but a hard skill

20:17 – Listening is essential

20:31 – Just a nod and a smile that suggests you are listening

20:42 – Never underestimate the power of just listening

26:26 – The most powerful thing on the planet is love

27:32 – Live with appreciation and gratitude

30:36 – With open-mindedness, more and more of life’s generosity will be worthy of

30:53 – With the negativity or challenge, if you will,  comes positive, if we’re just willing to see

Useful Links

Website:https://collaborativesolutionsco.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelerisa11

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/michele.risa
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelerisa/

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