Today’s episode is with Mokhtar, the founder of Port of Mokha, a luxury coffee brand.
Mokhtar comes from an ancient lineage of farmers in Yemen that traces back to when the world’s first coffee was cultivated in his home province of Ibb over five centuries ago.
In 2013, Mokhtar began focusing on his family’s roots as coffee farmers in Yemen. Seeking to r ... Show More
Oct 2021
The search for a personalized health and well-being all in one health technology solution
What do you do when it feels like there are no solutions to manage your own health? In this episode, I interview the prolific Nadine Karadag, where we learn about her search for health and wellbeing which led her to launch Valeo, the latest startup in Dubai’s health technology sp ... Show More
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Oct 2021
The future of online learning in the MENA region with Hamdi Tabbaa
In this conversation, Yasmeen speaks with Hamdi Tabbaa, the co-founder and CEO of Abwaab. Abwaab is an online learning platform that allows students to learn at their own pace, test themselves and get ahead with expert tutors anytime and anywhere. By offering short, engaging vide ... Show More
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Sep 2025
Yemen as the Global Home of Coffee | Nancy Um
<p>We challenge contemporary perceptions of Yemen as a "backwater" by revealing the pivotal role of its port city, Mocha, in the making of our modern world. Historian Nancy Um delves into the fascinating history of coffee, from its origins in 15th-century Yemen to its global spre ... Show More
55m 37s
May 2020
Nothing Beats A Great Product | Coffee & Commerce Episode 2
<p>Today’s episode debuts a new series, Coffee & Commerce. I’m joined by Moiz Ali, the founder of Native, and we unpack the state of eCommerce in a post-pandemic world. Plus, we discuss the abundance of opportunity for small businesses in niche markets. Enjoy! Let me know wha ... Show More
40m 24s
May 2020
The State of Commerce | Coffee & Commerce Episode 7
<p>On today’s episode, we revisit our series Coffee & Commerce. I’m joined by Zubin Mowlavi, the president of VaynerCommerce, We go deep on best practices and tell you the best place to start with eCommerce. Enjoy! Let me know what you think.</p>
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32m 21s
Jun 2020
The Game Changer | Coffee & Commerce Episode 3
<p>On today’s episode, from of our series Coffee & Commerce, I’m joined by Tobi Lütke, the founder and CEO of Shopify. We discuss methods to overcome the biggest challenges in a post-COIVD world. Enjoy! Let me know what you think.You can follow VaynerCommerce on:</p>
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55m 41s