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Mar 2025
36m 15s

Is solopreneurship for you?

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About this episode

Solopreneurship is on the rise in the UAE and it's often glorified as the ultimate freedom—owning your time, making all the decisions, and reaping the full rewards of your work.

But is it the best path for everyone, especially when a business has the potential to grow beyond what one person can manage?

Tom and Paul unpack the pros and cons of running a business on your own with our special guests: 

Lara Gedeah, Founder of Cameo Comms

Hiam Salibi, Founder of Producer, Thirteen01 Productions

Desma D’Souza, Managing Partner, S&K HR Consulting

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