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Aug 2023
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Preparing for an uncertain future — how ...

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About this episode

The business world is constantly evolving, bringing us advancements in age-old industries, and entirely new industries that crop up in response to — or end up driving — these developments. We sat down with industry leaders, who have already adapted to changes and emerging trends in the past to better position their businesses for a constantly evolving world. 

Participants:

Nadia El Tawil (LinkedIn), Investment Officer, AfricInvest

Mostafa Bedair (LinkedIn), CEO, Giza Seeds and Herbs

Abdallah Sallam (LinkedIn),  CEO, Madinet Masr

Interviewed by: Salma El-Saeed, Senior Managing Editor, Enterprise.

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