Jul 17
Ep.20 Why Founders Self-Sabotage Success (And How to Break the Pattern) | Sam Daghash
Why do some startup founders achieve extraordinary success while others unknowingly sabotage their own growth?In this episode, Sam Daghash, Mindset & Reconditioning Coach, shares how mindset, self-worth, emotional intelligence, and money beliefs influence entrepreneurial success, ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 3
Crypto After FTX & Luna: VC Insights from 300+ Web3 Investments with Vineet Budki Ep19
What has really changed in crypto after the collapse of FTX and Luna—and what hasn’t?In this episode, we speak with Vineet Budki, a seasoned Web3 investor with experience across 300+ blockchain and crypto investments, to unpack the current state of the market and where it is head ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2026
Why Most Startups Won’t Get Funded in 2026 (And What VCs Actually Want) with Vijay Tirathrai Ep18
In this episode, Vijay Tirathrai, General Partner & Chairman at Silkbridge Ventures, shares expert insights into venture capital, startup investing, and how investors evaluate high-growth startups in today’s competitive landscape.We dive deep into how venture capitalists identify ... Show More
59m 38s
Jun 2025
Episode 18 - Early-Stage vs. Growth-Stage Funding From Idea to Investment
In this episode, we’ll explore what sets these two funding stages apart, what investors look for at each stage, and how you can position your startup to attract the right type of investment when the time comes. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur with a big idea, a startup fo ... Show More
15m 52s
Jul 2021
“Nothing is more important than the founder.” Khaled Talhouni on his journey from venture capital to supporting startups with Nuwa Capital
This week we dive into the world of venture capital and startup investing as Hashem catches up with Khaled Talhouni, Founder and Managing Director of Nuwa Capital, a Dubai/Riyadh-based investment platform he set up with partners Stephanie Nour Prince and Sarah Abu Risheh. Hashem ... Show More
45m 3s
Jan 2025
VC React Podcast (E23): DeepSeek Moment! New Growth Funds In MENA, New Sector Focus For MENA VCs!
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Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
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52m 33s
Jun 2024
VC React Podcast (E1): Tech IPOs in MENA, $8M Seed Startup Round, AI VC Fund, and more.
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Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
Host: Ahmad Takatkah, ... Show More
44m 45s
Feb 2025
VC React Podcast (E24): Lendo's $690M Facility Led by J.P. Morgan, & qeen.ai’s $10M Seed round
<p>VC React Podcast:</p><p>Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations! Hosts:</p><p>Ahmad Takatk ... Show More
44m 37s
Feb 2022
Africa Startup Series – Peter Ngunyi, EarlyBird Venture Lab – Accelerating Africa’s Startup Ecosystem | #394
Today’s guest is Peter Ngunyi, founder and CEO of EarlyBird Venture Lab, which provides growth, acquisition and funding strategy for early-stage tech startups. In today’s episode, we’re talking to someone who’s seen the growth of the continent first hand over the last 40 plus yea ... Show More
35m 49s
In his role as Managing Director of the government-owned Dubai Future District Fund, Nader Albastaki shares with us his views on what the difference might be for a founder coming to an evergreen Goverment fund versus a private VC fund. He also speaks into the important role all players must play - from investors to regulators and startup founders to ensure s ... Show More
<p><strong>Nathan Beckord of Founder Suite and Funding Stack: Cracking the Code to Successful Fundraising</strong></p> <p><strong>This week, Nathan Beckord shares with us how to put yourself in the best position to get to ‘yes’ with potential investors.</strong></p> <p><strong>In ... Show More
VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on ... Show More
