Nov 18

Diving into the VC world with Karima El Hakim

We’re continuing my conversation with Karima Hakim on this episode, talking about the evolution of the private sector in Egypt and Africa, and her work specifically with Plug & Play. You can also catch the first part my conversation with Karima in your podcast app or on YouTube: ... Show More

29m 23s

Nov 11

Karima El Hakim

I’m joined today by Karima El Hakim, Country Director at Plug & Play Egypt, and co-director for the company’s operations in the rest of Africa. Just as importantly, for me she’s one of the show’s biggest fans! On Part 1 of my conversation with Karima, we’re criss-crossing through ... Show More

43m 33s

Nov 4

Hanaa Helmy

Today’s episode is a deep-dive with our sponsor, EFG Holding. As a long-time sponsor of the show, EFG have been with us from our single digit episode count all the way through to 100! I’m joined on this special episode by Hanaa Helmy, Chief Corporate Sustainability and Impact Off ... Show More

35m 28s

Jun 2024

Episode 699: How a Portrait Photographer Took Her Business to Over $2 Million in Revenue in Just Two Yearswith Dina Mande: A Digital CEO Success Story #WednesdayWeeklyWin

<p dir="ltr">In today's #WednesdayWeeklyWin edition of the podcast, you'll hear the story of Dina Mande, a Digital CEO who joined Business By Design and created a course specifically for boudoir photographers. Dina is now really carving out a name for herself, and in the process, ... Show More

43m 41s

Aug 2020

E10: Dina El-Mofty on overcoming barriers to launch an NGO in Egypt

Dina El-Mofty is the founder of Injaz, a pioneering NGO in Egypt and on a mission to empower one million Egyptian youths by 2020 by teaching them entrepreneurship, financial and work readiness skills. Injaz's work with schools and universities led Dina to launch "My Company" in 2 ... Show More

43m 57s

Oct 2022

#33 Dina El Mofty - Passion, Resilience and the Dedication to Personal Growth

Welcome to a very special episode. As you know today is the mental health day and I wanted this episode to carry insights and inspiration to support you in your journey. So I bringing you today a very special guest, someone who truly embody resilience and a killer mindset while ... Show More

47m 26s

Feb 2021

Dina El-Shenoufy: How to Get Your Start-up Funded + Entrepreneurship in Egypt

We focused on two things: the Egyptian entrepreneurial scene and entrepreneurship in general. Dina shared advice for entrepreneurs but also for people like you and I who may one day become angel investors - how to do it and what to look out for. I always ask seed investors who co ... Show More

26m 57s

Jul 2020

Lea Thau | The Art of Reinvention

<p>Starting as an unpaid intern at The Moth when it was still a local storytelling group in New York City, Lea Thau rose up to become the Executive & Creative Director, where she remained for a decade. During her time there, she co-created The Moth Podcast and The Moth Radio ... Show More

1h 6m

Sep 2020

Episode 8: Part 1 Take a Big Bite of Entrepreneurship with Mantoushe's Founder and CEO Sophia Sleiman (literally means big bite in Arabic)

My guest Sophia Sleiman, Founder and CEO of Mantoushe, Real Food, Lebanese fusion restaurants operating Four branches out of UAE. In this first instalment of two episodes, Sophia and I talk about her beginning, what inspired her to become an entrepreneur and all that she has lear ... Show More

36m 36s

May 2024

Episode 693: How To Go From $40k a Year to $90k a Launch And Live Your Most Aligned Life with Eliza Kingsford: A Digital CEO Success Story #WednesdayWeeklyWin

<p dir="ltr">In today's #WednesdayWeeklyWin edition of the podcast, you'll meet a Digital CEO who not only exponentially grew her business in terms of the revenue she is generating, but as a result, she is now impacting so many more people with the work she does each day! </p> <p ... Show More

59m 8s