Embark on an insightful journey into the heart of the MENA startup ecosystem, where we unravel the intricacies of venture capital trends and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Join Arjun as he sits down with Philip Bahoshy, the CEO of MAGNiTT - the MENA region's formidable connector of startups, investors, and mentors. Philip, with his vast expertise an ... Show More
Sep 1
How Alan Built an €840 Million Health Insurance Business From Scratch
Health insurance is one of the few products people pay for while hoping they never have to use it. Alan is trying to change that.In this episode, Jean-Charles Samuelian, Co-founder and CEO of Alan, shares how the company built a full-stack health insurance platform designed aroun ... Show More
46m 6s
Aug 25
How Creditas Built a $3.3 Billion Fintech by Taking on the Hard Loans
Latin America has a massive consumer credit market, but high interest rates and short loan maturities continue to put pressure on borrowers.In this episode, Sergio Furio, Founder and CEO of Creditas, shares how the company built an asset-backed lending model around cars and homes ... Show More
41m 36s
Aug 18
Why Islamic Fintech Is Still Being Underestimated
Islamic finance is growing globally, but the companies pushing it forward are not always the ones talking about it the loudest.In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Abdullo Kurbanov, CEO and Co-founder of Ayan Capital, shares how he helped build Alif from a $200,000 start i ... Show More
52m 55s
Sep 2021
E134: Philip Bahoshy, CEO of Magnitt
In this episode of Dubai Works, we’re joined by Philip Bahoshy, The founder and CEO of Magnitt. A platform where venture capitalist and entrepreneurs can come together, connect and gain insight.Magnitt is the first and leading venture data platform supporting investors and founde ... Show More
45m 52s
Sep 2021
E134: Philip Bahoshy, CEO of Magnitt
In this episode of Dubai Works, we’re joined by Philip Bahoshy, The founder and CEO of Magnitt. A platform where venture capitalist and entrepreneurs can come together, connect and gain insight.Magnitt is the first and leading venture data platform supporting investors and founde ... Show More
45m 52s
Jan 2025
E89: Philip Bahoshy-the startup valley of death, founder burnout, UAE-Saudi ecosystems, M&A drought and venture capital predictions!
I sat down with Philip Bahoshy, founder of MAGNiTT, for a no-holds-barred conversation on the realities of the startup world. We unpack the "Startup Valley of Death," exploring why founders fail, when to quit, and how to navigate burnout. Philip dives into M&A challenges, scarce ... Show More
1h 54m
Oct 2025
Building Startups, Raising Capital, and What VCs Look For — Walid Mansour, Co-Founder & CEO of MEVP
Walid Mansour is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) — one of the leading venture capital firms in the MENA region. With over a decade of experience in investing, Walid didn’t just invest in successful startups — he played a key role in building some ... Show More
55m 53s
Sep 2025
How to Build Startups, Raise Capital, and Win Over VCs — Walid Mansour (Venture Capitalist, Co-Founder & CEO of MEVP)
Walid Mansour is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) — one of the leading venture capital firms in the MENA region. With over a decade of experience in investing, Walid didn’t just invest in successful startups — he played a key role in building some ... Show More
55m 53s