Entrepreneurship

“It’s our responsibility to keep our heritage alive.” Shereen Al-Mulla on launching Hikma Rituals, motherhood, and reclaiming her heritage

Hashem meets up with Shereen Al-Mulla, soon-to-be Master Herbalist, and cofounder of Hikma Rituals, a homegrown brand of botanicals including oils, tinctures and dusts. Hashem and Shereen discuss the beginnings

Apr 17, 2023

Omar Al Mheiri – Inspiring Growth, with du – Ramadan Miniseries

Joining me today is Omar Almheiri, founder and Chief Technical Officer at Letswork. Omar graduated in 2017 from Northeastern University in Boston with a degree in electrical engineering. Right after

Apr 13, 2023

All you knead: A baking masterclass with Bread Ahead’s Matthew Jones

Our hosts are on-location to attend a baking masterclass with Matthew Jones, the founder of Bread Ahead. He shares a number of baking tips during the masterclass, and the origin

Apr 12, 2023

Asma Lootah – Inspiring Growth, with du – Ramadan Miniseries

Joining me today is Asma Lootah Founder & Owner of The Hundred Wellness Centre. Everything started in 2002, when she discovered and fell in love with Pilates. Asma has won

Apr 11, 2023

The role of the operating partner, with Asaad Salhab

We’re joined today by our Senior Operating Partner, Asaad Salhab to understand the role of the operating partner. Asaad has been with Gulf Capital for the past decade, and

Apr 3, 2023

“Finance is riddled with emotion.” Cordoba Advisory’s Rami Sarafa on demystifying the art of investing & the importance of psychology in wealth management

Hashem catches up with fellow Harvard alumnus and EFG Hermes Pax Americana boot buddy Rami Sarafa, who recently launched Cordoba Advisory Partners, a private wealth management firm. The Lighthouse Conversations:

Mar 31, 2023

Ali Shihabi

Ali Shihabi is the founder of Rasmala Investment Bank, and author of two books, Arabian War Games & The Saudi Kingdom.

Mar 22, 2023

Constituting the Board, with Nick Ogden

We’re joined today by Nick Ogden to discuss corporate governance, specifically the role of the Board of Directors. Nick is a serial entrepreneur, having founded WorldPay back in 1995

Mar 20, 2023

Legal due diligence, with Fraser Dawson

Following up on our episode about financial due diligence, Fraser Dawson joins us today to talk about all things legal due diligence. Fraser is a Partner at Addelshaw Goddard, and

Mar 7, 2023

Financial due diligence, with Norma Taki

Norma Taki joins us on the show today to talk about the importance of financial due diligence (FDD). Norma looks after Transaction Services at PwC, specializing in FDD and business

Feb 20, 2023

“When you do something right, everyone comes to you.” Ayman Baky on grit, perseverance in the F&B industry, and reshaping Egypt’s restaurant culture

Hashem catches up with Ayman Baky, fellow Cairene and Founder of Baky Hospitality. Baky Hospitality is the group behind the award winning restaurants Sachi and Kazoku, as well as Reif

Feb 13, 2023

Negotiating deals during tough times, with Christopher Rose

Christopher Rose joins us on the show today to talk about what the capital market looks like over the next 12-18 months, and what is needed to negotiate in these

Feb 7, 2023

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