Starting Up with Virtuzone Podcast

07 March 2024: Lack of funding and worklife balance are only some of the challenges 

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29 February 2024: We demystify tokenisation and tell you how it can help startups and consumers  with Ahsan Sharif,  Head of Corporate Business for Zand Bank and John Patrick Mullin, CEO & Co-founder of MANTRA.

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22 February 2024: Donna Benton told Richard and Neil how she built, exited and later on rejoined her brainchild The Entertainer, and the lessons she learned along the way. 
Mahmoud Bartawi sold Under500, a business he built from the ground up, to Kitopi, a $1.6billion unicorn, and is now mentoring other entrepreneurs. 
And can you juggle two careers at the same time? Miguel Angel Polonia can - he's a circus performer and psychotherapist.

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08 February 2024: Fal Qadir started multi-sensory centre Mini Explorers. Listen to her story. 

Plus, husband and wife Carlos and Francesca tell us how they run CG Barbershop together. 

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01 February 2024: Gregory Lewis tells us why his business AirDXB is thriving in Dubai.

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25 January 2024: Daniel Flynn launched Thank You with the aim of supporting charities and eradicate global poverty. 

Tom and Neil find out all about this growing social enterprise that can soon enter the UAE market. 

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18 January 2024 William Stenhouse, President and CEO of the UAE Africa Networking Group, tells us why it pays to get involved in your community.

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11 January 2024: Comedian Shawn Chidiac has made it big on social media, and is quickly turning his online fame into a fulltime career. 
Plus, Emirati teenager Abdullah Al Janahi tells us about his brisket business.

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Meet the businesses thriving in the circular economy, plus learn all about marketing from the best in the business.

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07 December 2023: What makes a business go viral? We find out from the man behind Aquafun, the world's largest inflatable water park, Ahmed Ben Chaibah. 

And how can it build a strong brand? We hear from celebrity media strategist and CEO and Founder of FAME, Sheeraz Hasan.

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That's one big question for businesses to ponder on, including their stand on sustainability, says Lalaine Chu-Benitez, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Illustrado Brand Development & Creative Agency.

We're also joined by our Success Spotlight of the Week, David MacDonald, Creator of The Fibre Bottle.

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Investing is power to not let your money lose value overtime, but how? Hear Baytukum Founder Latifa Bin Haider's advices.

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16 November 2023. Finding the best people to fill vacancies is crucial but how do companies make sure they get the cream of the crop? Rachel Yilmaz, CEO of Ausphin Group is here to help.

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09 November 2023: Social enterprises are businesses with a deeper purpose. But how do you set up one? Find out from Iman Suguitan, Co-founder & Creative Head at Co Chocolat. 

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02 November 2023: Fitness Coach and entrepreneur Charlie Johnson started as a ftiness coach before growing his business in Europe, and expanding into Dubai.

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26 October 2023: Serial impact entrepreneur Matteo Boffa tells Tom and Neil why he puts his money in companies that can both turn a profit and make a difference. 

He is joined by Riwa Khan, who is behind vegan ice cream brand Majama. 

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Angel Spark's Gary Sheynkman says he new community hopes to shake up the way startups can get the much needed funding they need to get their business off the ground

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12 October 2023: Saeed Alghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel, tells Tom and Neil how he suffered from a burnout and got through it. 

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05 October 2023: Magician and hypnotist Luca Gallone has amassed 12 million followers on Tiktok, and appeared on The Ellen Show. 

He shares some tips on how to go viral and be your own boss. 

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28 September 2023: Etiquette coach Ziying Zhou quizzes Tom and Neil on how to behave in a business meeting.

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