In this episode of Commerce Talks, Gergana K. Abdulrahman discusses her journey with Wild Fabrik, a sustainable marketplace based in Dubai. She shares insights on the company's origins during the COVID-19 pandemic, its unique business model, and the importance of sustainability in the fashion
Jan 2021
#46 Robert Meshew of Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply Talks Investments
In episode 46 of "Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf," I sit down with Robert Meshew, CIO of Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply, to explore how this unique retailer is navigating the digital transformation. Robert shares insights into Murdoch's journey from a brick-and-mortar staple i ... Show More
55m 39s
Nov 2022
#91 - E-commerce in Saudi Arabia: cultural understanding is key to success - Ronny Froehlich, GoldenScent
In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Ronny Froehlich, co-founder of GoldenScent, to explore the burgeoning e-commerce landscape in Saudi Arabia. Recorded at the Siemens conference in Riyadh, Ronny shares his journey from Germany to leading the Mi ... Show More
40m 45s
Sep 2023
#126 - The personalized shopping revolution for men - Mahmoud Gao, Mr. Draper
Join me, Alexander Graf, in episode #126 of Commerce Talks as I dive into the personalized shopping revolution for men with Mahmoud Gao, founder of Mr. Draper. Recorded at the Seamless Conference in Riyadh, this episode explores how Mr. Draper is transforming the shopping experie ... Show More
29m 6s
Jul 2024
Handcrafted with love for love with Shehreen Ahmed of 71bay
In this episode, Fiona chats with Shehreen, founder of 71 Bay, a homewares business that partners with female artisans in Bangladesh. Shehreen talks about the challenges of balancing multiple roles and her commitment to sustainability and fair trade. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:T ... Show More
47m 50s
Dec 2019
One ring to rule them all: How the Azza Fahmy brand became a precious heirloom that was nourished into a global luxury powerhouse
After taking over the helm at Azza Fahmy back in 2006, Fatma Ghali, along with her sister Amina, built on the legacy of their mother, spearheading the expansion of the brand outside of Egypt and added a contemporary perspective to the company’s designs. They established a foothol ... Show More
29m 30s
Dec 2020
Lessons from a Sustainability Catalyst, Danone
In this episode, Isabelle Grosmaitre, Catalyst at Danone, and Co-Chair Collaboration for Healthier Lives at Consumer Goods Forum, discusses how the company defined its “One Planet. One Health” vision, what it took to embed sustainability into the core of the business and innovati ... Show More
16m 27s
Sep 15
The Future of Brand, Culture and Marketing | Fireside Chat with GaryVee & Michael Smith
In this fireside chat from The Gathering 2024, GaryVee sits down with Michael Smith to talk about the future of brand building, culture, and marketing. They cover why attention is the real asset in today’s world, how businesses can adapt to changing consumer behavior, and what it ... Show More
40m 42s
Aug 2024
702: How to Turn a Profit and Improve Lives in the World's Toughest Places (with Former McKinsey partner, Viva Ona Bartkus)
Welcome to an interview with the coauthor of Business on the Edge: How to Turn a Profit and Improve Lives in the World’s Toughest Places, Viva Ona Bartkus. In this book, they argue that by entering markets in the world’s frontline regions—areas stuck in cycles of violence and ext ... Show More
48m 38s
Jan 2025
20VC: Carvana: The Most Wild Story in Public Markets: From $60BN to $400M and Back to $40BN | The Biggest Opportunities, Mistakes and Challenges Ahead for One of the Public Market's Only 100x Investme
Carvana is one of the most wild stories in the public markets. The company IPO’d with a market cap of $2BN before skyrocketing to $60BN, only for the company to lose 99% of it’s value hitting a bottom of $400M market cap. Today the company is stronger than ever and with a market ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2024
466: Former McKinsey partner on How to Turn a Profit and Improve Lives in the World's Toughest Places
Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 466, featuring an interview with the coauthor of Business on the Edge: How to Turn a Profit and Improve Lives in the World’s Toughest Places, Viva Ona Bartkus. In this book, they argue that by entering markets in the world’s frontline regions—ar ... Show More
50m 16s
Aug 2024
How To Leverage Social Media To Sell Your Products l The Co-Founders of Womaness
In today's episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Michelle Jacobs and Sally Mueller, co-founders of Womaness. They share their journey of identifying a massive gap in the market for high-quality, clean products. They discuss the challenges of scaling their b ... Show More
27m 25s