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Welcome to DUCKit! An unapologetic show brought to you by DUCKLIFE. Hosts Christian Eid, Steven Worobec and Nadia Rouchdy talk to some of the regions most loved artists, thinkers, leaders, entrepreneurs and pretty much anybody worth listening to. A platform to share inspiring stories and ask questions that might lead some to ‘DUCK’ and deviate. Straight up raw, and sometimes a little over the edge. We keep our talk real and tackle some of the most pressing challenges and innovations that our guests face today. We find out how they got to where they are, where they think the industry is going, what rules they broke along the way and what they respect the most and least. Tune in to get to know the real people behind the industry and be part of the unfiltered conversation around the role of brands when it comes to their influence in society, equality, refugees and climate change. Expect dance breaks, swearing and points of view that might conflict with your own. But don’t just take our ducking word for it. Subscribe and be part of the conversation. PEACE!

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    "S6 Ep #2 Learnings And Delusions Of An Entrepreneur"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 40:29


    Mark Chahwan, CEO and co-founder of Sarwa, reflects on his personal values, what it takes to question the giants of his industry, and the burden responsibility. Or like uncle Ben told Peter Parker (aka Spiderman): “With great power comes great responsibility”.Time Stamps:00:00 - 02:20 Intro- Welcome back Mark, what changed?02:20 - 05:50 Is our experience enough yet?05:50 - 09:37  6 years in, are you successful today? / What is success?09:37 - 17:32  The entrepreneur's life: the myth vs reality. 17:33 - 21:10  What has this company cost you?21:10 - 23:40  The decisions of a good leader23:44 - 25:25 How do you identify the right people to hire?25:26 - 26:50 A reflection of your personal values26:52 - 30:49 Is it what you thought it would be?30:50 - 32:40 What works for them doesn't always work for me32:41 - 34:54 Creating our own solutions34:55 - 36:59 The confidence of starting your own company37:00 - The “burden” of responsibility

    "S6 Ep #1 Learnings From a legend."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 40:37


    On duckit's first episode this season, we tackle (deeply) personal subjects like honesty, gut feelings and bad decisions.Our first guest is Mike Fairburn, a legend in the music industry.Time Stamps:00:00 - 1:40 : Intro & Catching Up01:41 - 3:30 : How honest can you be at work?03:31 - 08:00 : Personal Values x Workplace - A rising trend?08:04 - 16:09 : How do you stay objective in the music industry?16:10 - 19:33 : The issue of Arabic content production in the region.19:34 - 21:25 : An intuitive career path.21:26 - 22:57 : What would you tell your 20-year younger self?22:58 - 27:00 : Can you describe instinct?27:03 - 28:15 : Do bad decisions exist?28:16 - 32:35 : Would you choose the same path if you had to redo it all?32:40 - 37:54 : How do you balance passion and financial freedom?37:55 : Play a song from your personal playlist

    "S5 Ep#12 Layoffs.fyi - Tough year for tech"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 33:56


    Tough times don't last - tough people do. Despite the market craziness and fear of a hard crisis that started already, we remain positive that this too shall pass! Time Stamps:00:00 - 06:45   2022, tough year for tech.06:45 -17:00    Are Layoffs scary?17:00 - 22:00  Are these lists useful?22:00-  26:00  Patience will save you.26:00 - 30:40  You might have to take tough decisions.30:40 - 34:00  Are expats overworked in Dubai?DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/weareducklife

    "S5 Ep#11Listen to this, it's URGENT"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 39:53


    Have you seen our URGENT campaingn?https://www.weareducklife.com/urgentIn this episode we are discussing why we decided to do this campaign and how we got our inspiration from our daily internal and external interactions  (we are guilty too!).Remember that nothing is urgent, it doesn't have to be urgent and we all deserve better!Time Stamps:00:00 - 11:00     Urgent, the thought behind it.11:00 - 16:00     Understand your brief, have one for starter16:00 - 21:40     Opportunistic vs Strategic21:40 - 39:52     Why people don't invest in strategy?DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/weareducklife

    "S5 Ep#10 Vodka pizza, cocktails and attempts at serious conversation with Samer"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 68:32


    We met Samer in Akiba Dori JBR, we basically came for the the famous Vodka pizza (phenomenal) and the Paloma cocktail...we also had a deep conversation with Samer.DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/weareducklife

    "S5 Ep#9 Where are the campaigns?"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 40:20


    Where are the campaigns? Seriously, why are brands scared from being bold and authentic...wait a minute do they really know who they are and what they stand for?Time Stamps:00:00 -05:39    Where are the campaigns?05:39 - 09:13   Can you answer simple questions?09:13 - 14:50   Everything is urgent, budgets are non existent.14:50 -  22:15  Wait a minute, what is a campaign?22:15 -  26:00  The 7 elements of your marketing mix.26:00 -  40:20   Think different.DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/weareducklife

    "S5 Ep#8 Nuwa Capital betting on people, early"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 27:06


    We met Stephaine and Khaled founders of Nuwa Capital in their new offices. We discussed their take on VCs and how they are doing it differently; betting on people, investing at an early stage and providing a comprehensive support. Time Stamps:00:00 - 08:30  Intro - What is Nuwa.08:30 - 15:00  The benefits of investing at early stages.15:00 - 27:00  Learnings from the Nuwa journey: Start ups ecosystems,  growth opportunities, challenges etc..Christian EidLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianeid/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abou_charlotteDUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/weareducklifeNuwa CapitalWebsite:

    "S5 Ep#7 The Investment Debate - 2022 Edition"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 47:28


    1 year after our first investment debate,  we met with the Sarwa and Stake guys again for another debate after a year full of changes. In this episode we are discussing what changed in the market after the second year of Pandemic, inflation, financial trends and many other eye-opening insights.DISCLAIMERWe are not giving investment advice, we are just discussing our opinion based on our experiences.Time Stamps: 00:00 - 04:14  Introduction, what changed since last year?04:14 - 09:15 Crypto updates from the Bitcoin boy, is it still a good idea to buy?09:16 - 22:00  Portfolio allocation learnings and insights.22:01 - 47:29  How to spread?DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/weareducklife

    "S5 Ep#6 How to build your brand from strategy to design"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 32:41


    A lot of people come to us to help them with branding either on a strategic or executional level.In this episode we are talking about brands and how to build a brand from our perspective and long experience in building brands.Time Stamps:00:00 - 06:25  Intro - What is brand, it's not what you say it is, it's what they say it is.06:25 - 15:50  How to build a brand. What NOT to do.15:50 - 21:23  What is the purpose of a brand identity?!21:23 - 28:22  When do you refresh your brand and why?28:22 -  32:32 Your brand story is everything, your brand identity follows.Christian EidLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianeid/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abou_charlotteSteven WorobecLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenworobec/Twitter:https://twitter.com/hodlbecDUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/weareducklife

    "S5 Ep#5 Real talk with Dibo AKA Adib Samara"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 57:29


    A real talk with Dibo: in this episode we discuss the ups and downs of the journey, the moments of questioning everything, the failures, the regrets, the consequences of prioritizing work over personal life, family time, self care and sometimes values? Everybody wants to be an entrepreneur by selling a story that they want to make the world a better place. Behind the scenes, many wanna make millions to escape and unplug from the ugly world they see around them. Time Stamps:00:00 - 05:15  Not a usual guest intro...the real Dibo05:15 - 12:40  Failures and Regrets.12:40 - 18:49  The journey from darkness to light.18:49 - 23:35  We all work hard to have a simple life?23:35 - 34:23  Everyone wants to become someone.34:23 - 42:00  "Be the change you want to see" can we change?42:00 - 49:00  Do you still remember your values when you have a seat on the table?49:00 -  57:30  The reality of the journey

    "S5 Ep#4 Investing in people not companies with Amir Farha from COTU Ventures."

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 50:47


    "We are on a mission to transform the culture of venture capital in the Middle East by setting the standard for others to follow." COTU VenturesIn this episode, we are chatting with Amir Farha founder of COTU Ventures, he tells us about the importance of investing in people not companies and the attention and effort they put in building solid, authentic and supportive relationships with founders.Time Stamps:00:00 - 02:00    Guest introduction.02:00 - 10.09    Why is coaching so important for founders and entrepreneurs.10.09 - 14.10    Investing in the human.14.10 - 21.10    Creating a healthy and authentic environment with founders. 21.10 - 31.25    Investing in people not business plans.31.25 - 39.53    Solo founders vs Co-founders.39.53 - 50.48    Measuring the learnings vs success rate.

    "S5 Ep#3 Build in public? Sharing the NoBueno story as it happens"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 47:05


    We decided to build NoBueno publicly, document everything we are going through... at the end of the day it is not only about the product, it is not only about celebrating the big wins and the media headlines, the essence of the journey is the experience we go through and the learnings we build. We decided to share all this with you, truthfully and authentically.Time Stamps:00:00 - 03:15   Fashion...hun?05:15 -  11:00  Building NoBueno publicly, documenting the journey with the ups and downs. 11:00 -  22:10  The courage of documenting the journey truthfully! 22:10  - 32:12  A year of NoBueno in the making, juggling between the start up and DUCKLIFE.32:12 -  43:00  The power of FOCUS.43:30 - 47:06    FEAR.NoBuenoLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7614...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearenobueno/Website: https://nobueno.com/DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/weareducklife

    "S5 Ep#2 Keeping up with the craziness! From mandates to democracy to crypto to inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 41:28


    1 month into 2022 and we are already questioning so many things around us! Dubai vs western systems, democracy, crypto, inflation, wealth... Isn't it time to act yet? Are we the generation that will make a change?Time Stamps:00:00 - 03:15   Chit-chat, what are we discussing today?03:15 - 10:15   Back to Canada, couldn't help but compare the western system to Dubai.  11:00 - 21:05   Expats reflection on what's happening back home, do we have the right perspective?21:05  -23:25   Is today's democracy system still relevant to our times?23:25  - 32:44  Inflation is real! 32:44 -  41:29   A society that celebrates wealth.Christian EidLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian...Twitter: https://twitter.com/abou_charlotteSteven WorobecLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenwor...Twitter:https://twitter.com/hodlbec/status/14...DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/weareducklife

    "S5 Ep#1 Hola NoBueno - Time to change how we find talent and jobs."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 20:53


    NoBueno is live! Here is some back story...Why did we get into the recruitment field, what issues are we trying to solve, how it works, how did we come up with the name and more insights on the creation of our first in house venture #NoBueno00:00 - 02:50  NoBueno - What got us into recruitment, understanding the importance of talent.02:50 - 10:15  The journey to NoBueno, no job descriptions, no cvs, no bias.10:15 - 11:57   Let's talk about the cost of recruitment.11:57 -  14:30  NoBueno, coming up with the name.14:30  - 20:53  The solution, how NoBueno worksNoBuenoWebsite: https://nobueno.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7614...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearenobueno/DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/

    "S4 Ep#8.5 A real conversation about Mental Health with Imad & Asim from Mamo Pay."

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 22:51


    Following the start of the conversation about creating and maintaining the right culture in a start up environment, Chris decided to pivot the conversation and discuss mental health with our guests, a topic often avoided in our region. The discussion got so real and open!Time Stamps:00:00 - 03:37 About mental health. Start up vs corporate. How to manage the stress11:00 - 18:32 Feelings, emotions and mental health in our society and workspace.18:32 - 22:51 Mental health vs mental fitness.DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/weareducklife

    "S4 Ep#8 Getting the culture right with Imad & Asim from Mamo Pay"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 39:13


    Imad and Asim are the founders of Mamo Pay, in this episode we are not only discussing their business as a fin-tech innovative start up, but most importantly how they built the culture of their company and how crucial it was for them to create the right culture.   Time Stamps:00:00 - 03:00  About Imad, Asim & Mamo Pay.03:00 - 07:00  Mamo Pay's mission, vision & values.07:00 - 15:35  Building the culture of a start up and why it is so important.15:36 - 21:58  Hiring a culture fit, can talents adapt to match with the company's culture?21:58 - 35:00  How to maintain the culture of the organization while scaling the business.35:00 - 39:14  What's the role of the culture in attracting and maintaining talents.DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.aducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/aducklife

    "S4 Ep#7 Lovin DUCKit with Richard FitzGerald"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 51:50


    An interesting chat with Richard CEO & Founder Augustus Media (Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi, Smashi), about media, constant changes, working in the region, the role of press and more..Time Stamps:00:00 - 07:26     About Richard's journey, why did he come to Dubai?07:26 -  14:10    About Lovin Dubai14:10 - 23:10     Building the business organically. Respect the journey.23:10 -  30:00    The impact of media on society.30:00 -  44:15    The media of today, regionally and internationally.44:15 -  51:50    Being able to adapt and change.DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.weareducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/weareducklife

    "S4 Ep#7 Girl dads chat: being a father and building a startup, with Turki co-founder & CCO Tamara."

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 25:44


    Two girl dads chatting about being a father and building a startup, a special episode with Turki Bin Zarah co-founder and CCO of Tamara. About the business, Tamara's growth, being a dad, family, work from home, future plans and more...Time Stamps:00:00 -  09:35    Building a Startup and Being a Father09:35  - 18:25    About Tamara, the business model and the team.18:22  -  23:08   Tamara's ambitions23:08 -   25:45   Buy now pay later VS Credit cardDUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.aducklife.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareducklife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/aducklife

    "S4 Ep #5 "Cash it before you trash it" A chat with Sandeep from NorthLadder "

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 33:23


    "S4 Ep #5 "Cash it before you trash it" A chat with Sandeep from NorthLadder "Chatting with  Sandeep Shetty - Cofounder & CEO at NorthLadder about his personal journey with big corporate companies and the journey of NorthLadder.Time Stamps:00:00 - 07:00   Guest Introduction - About the entrepreneurial path.07:00 - 20:00   NorthLadder: the concept and how it works.20:00 -  29:00  NorthLadder: plans and ambitions.29:00 -  30:00  Today's geographic operations.30:00 - 33:00   Startup Learnings.

    "S4 Ep #4 Egypt's thriving startup scene with Serag from Wasla Browser"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 39:02


    "S4 Ep #4 Egypt's thriving startup scene with Serag from Wasla Browser" Chatting with Serag about the Journey of Wasla, the thriving startup scene in Egypt and more cool and interesting topics.Time Stamps:00:00 - 06:00    Guest Introduction - What is Wassla ?06:00 - 10:20    Wassla Value Proposition10:20 - 14:20    Users's Privacy14:20 -  30:00   The Egypt of Today, An Era Of Growth30:00 -  39:03   Learnings From The Journey

    "S4 Ep3 Has Tech Gone Too Far?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 58:48


    "S4 Ep #2 Reactive vs Strategic"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 35:18


    Reactive vs Strategic:How can brands stay relevant and in touch with what is happening around while keeping their consistency  and their strategic planning in check.DUCKLIFEWebsite: https://www.aducklife.com/​​Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreDuckLife​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareduckli...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareducklif...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duck...Podcast: https://linktr.ee/aducklife

    "S4 Ep #1 The Great Resignation"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 25:15


    In search of a more balanced, valuable and purposeful life, employees are resigning more than 

    S4 Ep #1 DUCKLIFE discuss working remotely in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 34:12


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    S3 Ep #12 DUCKLIFE talk all things Venture Building, Coinbase & Korean Ads

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 40:32


    Dancing into our new chapter. DUCKLIFE highlight why capital should flow to Venture Builders and that #Bitcoin and the Crypto industry as a whole is only just getting started. DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/​​

    S3 Ep #11 We deserver better

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 41:09


    DUCKLIFE is making some BIG changes. We've decided to get back to what we're really good at. BUILDING. DUCKLIFE will be creating brands that make us proud, in-house. Turning our ideas into actual brands and doing it all ourselves. Stay tuned...DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/​​

    S3 Ep #10 An intro to Hitesh's beauty, Helwa.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 44:58


    Helwa's founder, Hitesh Uchil caught up with Christian Eid and shared his journey so far. Nothing more exciting than the early days.  DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Helwahttps://helwa.io/

    S3 Ep #9 stepping into Tarek's corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 43:08


    On this episode, DUCKit host Tarek Kabrit, Co-Founder & CEO at Seez.Tarek continues to inspire us. Professionally in his strength to build and navigate Seez's journey, but also personally as he's guided us towards better living. An honest episode that refreshes your courage to keep building, and keep sticking to your values.DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Seezhttps://seez.co/ 

    S3 Ep #7 Mo "Knows"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 48:59


    Some people are just made different. Their ambitions, abilities, and most importantly, their character sets them apart as they forge their visions. Mohamad Ballout is one of our region's greats and we were lucky enough to host him as we dug deep into understanding his startup journeys.DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Kitopihttps://www.kitopi.com/ 

    S3 Ep #8 Redefining Luxury with the King of humility, Kunal Kapoor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 45:21


    On this episode,  Christian Eid sat down with Kunal Kapoor, the CEO and founder of The Luxury Closet. Almost 10 years in, the journey has been a laborious one filled with ups and downs, but consistent with finding a service that is increasingly sought and loved. Kunal gave us a candid discussion that will inspire every builder out there.   DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/The Luxury Closethttps://theluxurycloset.com/

    S3 Ep #6 The Investment Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 65:24


    This episode is one for the books! LITERALLY! We had the guys from Stake, Sarwa and our very own Steven Worobec to discuss investing. What started as a simple LinkedIn survey months ago, turned into an all out investment debate that will definitely get you moving. DISCLAIMERWe don't have a crystal ball that could tell you what's going to happen in the next few months or years. No one does. Our views should not be interpreted as giving 1:1 financial advice. Do your due diligence before making any decision that may impact on your financial well-being.DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/​

    S3 Ep#4 STAKE has landed. Real Estate investing, but better.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 49:02


    Host Christian Eid caught up with Rami Tabbara & Manar Mahmassani, they've just launched STAKE, their new startup that promises to reinvent real estate investing and make it accessible to anyone, Aliens included. DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Stakehttps://getstake.com/ 

    S3 Ep #5 You don't deserve a CMO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 44:11


    This DUCKit episode was probably therapeutic for Chris and Steve, but also shed a light on unfortunate growing trends. Organizational structures have seen lots of change as leaders and shareholders have pushed short-term thinking to the core of how businesses are meant to operate. As a result, CMOs seem to have taken the brunt of the chaos and a lions share of the pressure.  DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/

    S3 Ep #3 Jaideep Dhanoa - The last mobility Jedi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 53:53


    Host Christian Eid caught up with Jaideep Dhanoa, his journey is unlike anything else we've heard so far. Careem, Grab, Circ, and now FENIX, he's become a mobility expert working to ensure that societies get the freedom of movement they deserve. We covered a lot. The building, the challenges, and a lot of the personal motivations behind it all. DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/FENIXhttps://www.fenix.life/ 

    S3 Ep #2 Ovais Naqvi, one of the VC OG's on today's ecosystem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 54:44


    One of the OG's of our VC community,  Ovais Naqvi  caught up with Christian Eid to discuss his journey, learnings and views on where we're heading.DUCKLIFE https://www.aducklife.com/Rise Capital http://risecapital.com/ 

    S3 Ep #1 WTD Happened This Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 41:30


    Some crazy sh*t happened over the last week or so and one of our guests cancelled last minute due to catching COVID. Naturally, Chris and Steve then decided to talk about it and debate a bunch of stuff. Bitcoin, Trump, Free Speech, and other random stuff.DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/

    S2 Ep #16 The 2020 Recap, what a ducking year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 58:53


    The 2020 recap. What a ducking year. Our season ending episode reflects and predicts, but also, teases our upcoming projects. We spill the beans on some of our secret projects. *We forgot to connect Chris's mic, we left the AC on and we couldn't re-record as Steve caught COVID so it is what it is... See you in 2021!*Christian Eidhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christian... Steven Worobechttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenworobec/DUCKLIFE https://www.aducklife.com/

    S2 Ep #15 Iyad Aldalooj on Building Startups that Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 50:59


    Host Christian Eid caught up with Iyad Aldalooj, Co-Founder & CEO of newly launched penny. For as long as we've known Iyad, he's been driven by one thing. Positive impact. He's been incessantly focused on moving our region forward. An episode dedicated to building startups that matter.DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/pennyhttps://penny.co/

    S2 Ep #14 John Sharp, on Hatcher+'s unconventional VC ethos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 46:11


    Host Christian Eid caught up with John Sharp, Partner at Hatcher+, he thinks VCs need to be disrupted. He's looked at the data. A lot of the data. And we've come to agree with his hypothesis. It's a numbers game. The more investments you make, the more likely you'll strike gold and succeed. Simple. Tune in to the latest DUCKit episode to hear all about Hatcher+ and their unconventional VC ethos.DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Hatcher+https://hq.hatcher.com/

    S2 Ep #13 Ankur Shah on trying to figure out if there is a recipe to success

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 44:52


    Host Christian Eid caught up with Ankur Shah,  one of the region's most revered entrepreneurs and the behind the scenes magician of Careem's trailblazing fundraising and finance mastery. He tells us his perspective on how success tends to follow a sequence. DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/

    S2 Ep #12 Badr Ward on preserving our language, culture and making Arabic fun again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 67:54


    Host Christian Eid caught up with Badr Ward, CEO at Lamsa who explained how we as an ecosystem need to move together to preserve our culture, our language and the value associated with it. He also told us how Lamsa are attempting to enhance the way children engage with Arabic content. DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Lamsahttp://www.lamsaworld.com/ 

    S2 Ep #11 Arnaud Collery on Organizational Culture & Happiness at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 58:12


    Host Christian Eid caught up with Arnaud Collery, Chief Happiness Officer at Stand Up For Passion. Arnaud can be described as a man who chases passion in pursuit of happiness. A coach, mentor, entrepreneur and leader, he's been a driving force behind helping builders value the power of happiness and understand the potential it can unlock.  DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Stand Up For Passion http://www.standupforpassion.com/ 

    S2 Ep #10 Philip Bahoshy on the MENA ecosystem

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 61:12


    Host Christian Eid caught up with Philip Bahoshy on the impact 2020 has had on the MENA ecosystem and his predictions for 2021. DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Magnitthttps://www.magnitt.com/ 

    S2 Ep #9 Omar Chihane on the challenges of running your own company

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 73:06


    Host Christian Eid caught up with Omar Chihane Founder at Englease he taught us that languages are fundamental enablers that we often take for granted and how Englease has been solving this problem. DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Engleasehttps://englease.com/

    S2 Ep #8 Samer Bejjani on how to Grow your Startup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 81:08


    Host Christian Eid caught up with Samer Bejjani, Founder of Growth Levers on all things Growth Marketing. Watch our latest DUCKit episode to get to know why Samer believes that  a company's culture can have a direct impact on the the growth of the business and his opinion on Influencer Marketing. DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Growth Levershttps://growthlevers.com/ 

    S2 Ep #7 Walid Mansour on becoming a successful VC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 57:39


    Host Christian Eid caught up with Walid Mansour, Chief Investment Officer at MEVP. Tune in for the latest episode to find out how to get rich fast! NOT! You wanna be in the VC space, great, just make sure you're patient :) DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/MEVPhttps://www.mevp.com/

    S2 Ep #6 Butheina Kazim on running the Gulf's only independent Arthouse Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 49:18


    Hosts Christian Eid and Nadia Rouchdy caught up with Butheina Kazim, Founder and Managing Director at Cinema Akil she gave us a clear view of what it means to be an independent arthouse cinema in the region, and in these odd times.DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Cinema Akil https://www.cinemaakil.com/

    S2 Ep #5 Clemence Dutertre on Building a new Generation of Leaders to work with a Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 54:22


    Hosts Christian Eid and Steven Worobec talk to Clemence Dutertre at Hala Ride on how she found a successful work/life balance, and the responsibility she believes leaders have on building a new generation of leaders to work with a purpose. DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Hala Ridehttps://www.halaride.com/

    S2 Ep #4 Hadeer Shalaby on becoming a successful Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 42:16


    Hosts Christian Eid and Steven Worobec caught up with Hadeer Shalaby, on how she became a successful Entrepreneur and the challenges she has faced on her journey. Hadeer Shalaby, EntrepreneurLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadeer-shalaby-30304435/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hadeerw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hadeershalaby?s=20Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hadeer.waleedshalaby/

    S2 Ep #3 Elie Habib on building Anghami in Lebanon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 59:33


    Hosts Christian Eid and Steven Worobec talk to Elie Habib about the early days of building Anghami and what it takes to continuously enhance the product to win the market. This podcast was recorded on 27th July 2020, prior to the devastating events that unfolded in Beirut. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by the disaster. DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Anghami https://www.anghami.com/

    S2 Ep #2 We spoke to Music Producer, Rayan Bailouni on the Arts & Culture Industry of the Region

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 86:19


    Hosts Christian Eid and Steven Worobec talk to Music Producer, Rayan Bailouni. Tune in to get to know how Rayan got to where he is, the responsibility of the Arts & Culture industry and his opinion on Joe Rogan's new deal with Spotify. DUCKLIFEhttps://www.aducklife.com/Rayan BailouniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_bailouni/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rayanproducer/Website: https://www.rayanproducer.net/

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