Podcasts about Careem

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Maha Abouelenein is a personal branding expert, CEO of Digital and Savvy, and bestselling author of “7 Rules of Self-Reliance.” With three decades of experience, she's advised major brands like Google, Netflix, and Careem and played a key role in Egypt's largest IPO. Recognized as one of Dubai's most influential women and a Forbes Power Woman of the Middle East, she's a trailblazer in global communications.In this episode, Maha shares why trust is the most valuable currency in business, how to build authentic connections beyond the pitch, and the power of effective communication. Plus, she reveals the surprising networking advantages of events like the Super Bowl and why resilience—not circumstances—defines success.Follow Maha on Instagram @mahagaber

Shark Junaid Iqbal comes on The Pakistan Experience for a must watch episode of the podcast where to discuss investing in Pakistan, comparisons with India and America, Shark Tank Pakistan, building Brand Pakistan, Public policy and how to fix Pakistan's economy.You can follow Junaid Iqbal at  @PakistanAndCounting  https://www.youtube.com/@PakistanAndCounting Junaid Iqbal, the founding MD of Careem, comes on The Pakistan Experience to tell the story of how Careem beat Uber in Pakistan and how they sold Careem for over 3 billion dollars!Junaid is an investor and entrepreneur with an excellent track record in executing growth and turnaround strategies. As the founding Managing Director of Pakistan, he was responsible for establishing and growing the company's presence in the country. By 2017, Careem Pakistan was the largest market in the network by rides. Between 2017 and 2019, he also served as Managing Director for Careem Saudi Arabia and Managing Director of Careem Pay from 2019 to 2020.Junaid led the turnaround and sale of Elixir Securities, a Pakistan-based global brokerage and investment banking advisory firm. Under his leadership, Elixir became the market leader in brokerage and volumes and led the secondary sale of HBL Bank, worth $1.01 bn, the single largest equity deal in Pakistan's history.Junaid's first stint as a CEO was at BMA Financial, where he built Pakistan's first digitally enabled mutual fund supermarket. Prior to BMA, he spent 5 years as a financial journalist producing and anchoring shows for Geo Tv and CNBC. He is also the co-founder of Salt Arts, a music, art and entertainment platform. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceChapters:0:00 Introduction2:45 Shark Tank Pakistan3:50 What makes Junaid Iqbal Invest9:30 Investing in deals on Shark Tank11:00 Platforms are not working18:30 Investing in Pakistan26:51 Fixing the Agricultural Sector32:45 Potential and Talent in Pakistan37:00 Fixing Pakistan43:20 Fixing the Power Sector47:06 Privatization54:30 Private Sector and Public Policy59:00 Fixing Pakistan's Economy 1:16:30 Shark Tank Pitches1:27:30 What fields should people be looking at1:32:05 Is Brand Pakistan a negative?1:34:08 How to do Branding1:40:14 Imtiaz Store1:43:58 Mr Burger and Karachi Broast1:45:47 BBQ Tonight1:50:!1 Kolachi1:54:00 Audience Questions2:01:52 Issues in Shark Tank Pakistan 2:13:30 Advice to PakistanisAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

Alors qu'Uber a jeté l'éponge il y a six ans déjà, d'autres applications de transport à la personne opèrent au Maroc comme Careem, Yango ou InDrive. Le vide juridique concernant cette pratique commerciale provoque toujours de nombreuses situations de conflits entre chauffeurs de taxi et chauffeurs particuliers. De notre correspondant à Casablanca,Moustafa parcourt les artères de Casablanca depuis 5 heures du matin dans son petit taxi rouge aux sièges défraîchis. Il est chauffeur depuis plus de 10 ans. Selon lui, le métier devient de plus en plus pénible, entre les bouchons casaouis qui lui rendent le quotidien difficile et l'essor des applications de transport qui l'inquiète. Pour lui, ces applications devraient être réservées uniquement aux taxis rouges.« Le problème, c'est que des véhicules personnels arrivent sur ce marché et les chauffeurs de taxi sont obligés de partager leur clientèle avec ces nouveaux acteurs, ça va réduire notre pouvoir d'achat, et ça nous fatigue au quotidien, dénonce le chauffeur de taxi. Il faut réguler, réguler le système de transport urbain, et c'est l'État qui doit le faire. »Sur la toile, les vidéos se multiplient montrant des chauffeurs de taxi lancer des attaques verbales ou physiques contre les conducteurs utilisant ces applications avec leur véhicule personnel, qu'ils accusent de ne pas respecter la loi. Le mois dernier, la presse marocaine a largement relayé l'histoire d'un ressortissant russe qui s'est interposé pour séparer un chauffeur de taxi et un chauffeur de VTC. Le chauffeur de taxi a été mis aux arrêts. À Casablanca, Youssef, chauffeur de voiture particulière âgé de 65 ans, a appris à éviter ses collègues taxis. « Ça fait deux ans que je fais ce travail-là — ou ce service-là, témoigne-t-il. Au début, on avait beaucoup de problèmes, maintenant, j'évite les chauffeurs [de taxi], j'évite la police, j'essaye de l'éviter. »À lire aussiAu Kenya, les chauffeurs VTC en grève pour un meilleur salaireUn vide juridiqueLes applications qui opèrent au Maroc sont nombreuses : Yango, inDrive ou encore Careem. Mais ces entreprises n'ont toujours pas réussi à convaincre les autorités de légiférer pour permettre aux chauffeurs privés de travailler légalement. C'est ainsi qu'Hicham, chauffeur InDrive à Marrakech, s'est fait retirer son permis.« J'ai été dénoncé par les taxis. Eux, ils ne voulaient pas que ces applications travaillent ici, au Maroc, explique le chauffeur InDrive. J'ai été arrêté, j'étais choqué. Bien sûr, les clients aussi ont été choqués par ce geste-là, ils m'ont pris mon permis pour trois mois. Ce n'était pas facile pour moi parce que c'est ma seule source pour avoir de la monnaie. Bien sûr, ma voiture a été confisquée et j'ai payé une pénalité ».Pour éviter les problèmes, les clients des applications sont invités à s'assoir à l'avant et régler la course le plus discrètement possible. Situation paradoxale : bien que les chauffeurs de VTC travaillent toujours dans l'illégalité, certaines applications, comme l'américaine InDrive, affichent leurs publicités dans la rue. En avril dernier, le groupe parlementaire du Parti du progrès et du socialisme a adressé une question formelle au ministre de l'Intérieur au sujet de ce vide juridique.À écouter dans Grand reportageLivreurs sans-papiers, chauffeurs mal-payés, quand le modèle Uber vacille

Chris Rogers is a global entrepreneur who co-founded Nextel Communications, a wireless connectivity company, in 1987 and sold it for $35B in 2005. In the early 2000s, Chris came to Saudi Arabia to launch Nextel as a joint venture with Saudi Telecom. His deep connection to the region brought him back as an investor in Careem, Kitopi, and several other startups.In this episode, Chris shares what it takes to build and lead billion-dollar businesses, his perspective on Sovereign Wealth Fund initiatives shaping the MENA startup ecosystem, the challenges Venture Capital firms face in the region, and what it truly means to exit successfully.Chris also offers timeless lessons on resilience, attracting global investors, and balancing ambition with wellness. Whether you're a founder, VC, or someone with big dreams, this episode is packed with insights to help you scale your next big thing.Support for the show comes from Capital.com, a global investment company with offices in Dubai.Click herefor a chance to win AED 1m. 

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае: - Иван Ургант и Владимир Познер возвращаются в Дубай с новой версией стендап-шоу «Приключения продолжаются» - знаменитые телеведущие и путешественники выступят 1 декабря на сцене театра Zabeel отеля Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. - Онлайн-служба доставки заказов Careem запустила свою версию шоколада с начинкой из кунафы, чтобы составить конкуренцию знаменитым плиткам, которые с большим успехом производит компания FIX Dessert Chocolatier.

20 Nov 2024. We speak to Taaleem boss Alan Williamson about the company's move into the French curriculum market. Plus, the CEO of Saudi airline Flyadeal joins us live – Steve Greenway is on a mission to get more planes and landing slots on the booming Dubai-Riyadh route. And Dubai Taxi is taking on Uber and Careem with a new e-hailing platform -we're joined by CEO Mansoor Rahma Al Falasi. And another Property Monitor report, another couple of real estate records - we speak to Zhann Johincke. We also get the latest on His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's new biography - 'To Be the First', charting his rise from humble beginnings to global prominence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае: - В Объединенных Арабских Эмиратах у популярной службы доставки заказов Careem появится собственный пляж. Как ожидается, Careem Beach откроется в 2025 году. - Осталось всего несколько недель до главного национального праздника Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов, и в честь 53-й годовщины объединения страны жителей и гостей Дубая по традиции ждет красочное пиротехническое шоу.

This podcast with Salah Abo El Magd will teach you how to make money, when to open or close your business, how to attract new customers, how to develop a product that makes you millions and so much more! - Salah Abu El-Magd is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in teaching, mindset building, and training, holding two master's degrees in international business law and economics. As the CEO of ACTA for training & consultancy and founder of TMS digital marketing agency, he has delivered impactful training and motivational speeches to over 100,000 attendees from diverse backgrounds. Salah has also conducted corporate training for major organizations such as Careem, Zain, and Philip Morris, focusing on enhancing sales, communication, and interpersonal skills. It was an honor to host Salah in episode 112 of the podcast and we're looking forward to what we'll create together in the future! - صلاح أبو المجد رائد أعمال متميز عنده خبرة أكثر من 15 سنة في التدريس، تطوير الشخصية والتدريب، وهو حاصل على ماجستيرين في القانون الدولي للأعمال والاقتصاد. كمدير تنفيذي لشركة ACTA للتدريب والاستشارات ومؤسس وكالة TMS للتسويق الرقمي، قدم صلاح تدريبات مؤثرة وخطابات تحفيزية لأكثر من 100,000 شخص من خلفيات مختلفة. كمان عمل تدريب للشركات الكبيرة زي كريم وزين وفيليب موريس، مركزًا على تحسين مهارات المبيعات والتواصل والمهارات الشخصية. كان شرف لينا استضافة صلاح في الحلقة 112 من البودكاست، وإحنا متحمسين نشوف اللي هنقدر نعمله مع بعض في المستقبل! - Casual Talks with Soudan (CTWS) is an Egyptian podcast, established in 2020, by Yousef Soudan! Casual Talks With Soudan explores today's most interesting people and is completely unfiltered and raw, bringing back honest and real conversations about love, culture, relationships, business, success, life, and so much more! البودكاست ده مصري ‏بدأ في ٢٠٢٠ بتقديم يوسف سودان و هدفه نشر الوعي، النجاح، المعلومات، التجارب الشخصية، القصص، الافكار، والحب لأي حد بيسمع أو بيتفرج عليه. البودكاست سجل اكتر من ١٠٠ حلقة مع رجال اعمال، مغنيين، ممثلين، صناع محتوى، مدربين، أبطال عالم، وشخصيات مؤثرة مختلفة. هدف البودكاست الأول والأخير هو الاستفادة ونشر الحب - ان شاء الله - CTWS on Social MediaInstagram:  instagram.com/casualtalkswithsoudanTikTok:  tiktok.com/@casualtalkswithsoudan - We appreciate you! Thank you for being part of the podcast community! Website: www.casualtalkswithsoudan.com

Iyad Aldalooj started Penny Software after serving as an executive for Careem, the mobility startup which exited for $3 billion to Uber Technologies. Penny is now one of the Kingdom's fastest-growing startups with SAR 1 billion in transactions in 2023 and customers worldwide. In an exclusive interview and conversation with hosts Hanaa Almoaibed and Lucien Zeigler, Iyad shares his journey, which begins in the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia. After studying at the University of Nebraska in the United States, he fell in love with entrepreneurship. When he moved back to the Kingdom, he joined Careem, where he was an executive when the company exited. He then became one of the inaugural members of the Saudi Leadership Society and the Misk 2030 Leaders Program. Now, with the venture-backed Penny Software, he tells Lucien and Hanaa that despite his early success with Penny, he's committed building a solution for the long run while contributing to the prosperity of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and its drive to create a technology ecosystem from the ground-up. The transformation happening in the Kingdom has changed the mindset of Saudi Arabia's tech-enabled youth, creating a vibrant landscape for disruptive technologies to thrive. Iyad shares his journey and experiences to-date, his stories of success and challenges with venture capital fundraising in Saudi Arabia, and much more with The TWENTY30 in this exclusive interview and conversation. After the conversation with Iyad, Hanaa and Lucien catch up on some of the latest news from Saudi Arabia.  Subscribe for free wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uuKNWrgbQPMBIx3XY6YGU   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-twenty30/id1742574206   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetwenty30   Get episodes and exclusive content delivered to your email inbox free: https://thetwenty30.com     You can also email the show's hosts with their first names (Lucien @TheTWENTY30.com) or (Hanaa @thetwenty30.com) or email Hosts @ TheTwenty30.com.   The TWENTY30 Podcast is a production of The TWENTY30 Media Group, LLC.    ©The TWENTY30. All rights reserved. 

In the 85th episode of Product & Growth, we spoke with Rayan Dawud, Product & Operations at Cercli (YC S23). What we discussed: - The differences between the tech ecosystems in MENA and the UK - Building new products at Careem, the Middle East's super-app - How Careem differentiates itself from Uber - Product culture at Careem - From operator to VC and back – the highs and lows of a VC career - Raising venture capital in MENA - Building products at Cercli, a new YC-funded fintech Rayan recommended reading The Socratic Method by Ward Farnsworth

27 Aug 2024. We continue our “Winter is Coming” series with one of Dubai's most high-profile and high-earning broker, Firas Al Masadi, Founder and CEO, fäm Properties. Plus, back to School week continues, we find out how Careem is taking on the school bus business with the GM of Careem Rides. And, as Pavel Durov spends another night in a French jail, UAE media analyst Richard Windsor explains why Emmanuel Macron and Elon Musk are speaking out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Dave and Darm demystify show,' special guest Abhishek Tripathi, Head of Product at Careem Pay, discusses his role and Careem's evolution from a ride-sharing app to an 'everything app' offering over 15 services, including payments, food delivery, and more across 10 countries and 80 cities. Abhishek explains Careem's efforts in solving payment challenges and its approach to building FinTech products by collaborating closely with customers. Highlighting Careem Pay's rapid growth, especially in international remittances, he underscores the importance of customer trust and seamless digital experiences. Abhishek also touches on Careem's mission-driven structure, their proactive use of AI for enhancing user experience, and the significance of strategic partnerships in delivering diverse services. The conversation delves into the broader implications for traditional banks and the potential future trajectory of FinTech innovations.

Mohamed Nagaty he is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and venture builder with over 15 years of experience. He's currently the Executive Chairman of Exits, the region's first fintech investment banking platform, and CEO of "Pie," a leading M&A advisory for startups in Egypt.Co-founded and COO of Halan, Africa's largest super app and Egypt's top funded app, and has held pivotal roles at Careem. With a diverse portfolio as an investor in tech startups.

منارة هي أكبر مجتمع لمهندسي البرمجة في الشرق الاوسط و منصة متخصصة لتدريب المبرمجين على انهم ينجحوا في انترفيوهات أكبر شركات التقنية العالمية ي جوجل و ميتا و امازون و غيرهم. للتقديم: https://bit.ly/4eAYGOM Objective: Encourage as many software engineers in MENA to Sign Up Today to our Free self-paced programs that will prepare them to pass interviews at Global Tech companies & startups. What does Manara do? We provide free self-paced programs to MENA software engineers to prepare them to pass interviews at Global & Regional tech companies & startups. We have 100+ hiring partners mostly in the USA & Europe who hire from our graduates pool all year long because they trust our vetting process. We have placed 300+ software engineers in companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, Apple, Qualtrics, Noon, Careem & many more. We are MENA's #1 community for software engineers. You will be motivated to develop your skills within a like-minded community and then stay motivated with them during your job search! In this episode we will be talking to Amr Elselouky. Amr is Manara's Regional Director leading the strategy & programs in MENA. With a decade of experience in education, L&D and EdTech; Amr brings in an insightful perspective that will help software engineers what it takes to develop themselves and prepare for interviews at tech companies.

In this episode with Oday, we discuss: Lebanon currency crisis Moving to Egypt and building a Bitcoin company Getting licenses from legacy central banks Bitcoin for Middle East and North Africa The importance of self-custody for individuals and businesses ---- Bio: Oday is the founder of Zawda, a Bitcoin custody company helping businesses in the Middle East and North Africa preserve their bitcoin wealth using multisig wallets. Zawda was part of the first cohort at Wolf, a Bitcoin accelerator, in 2023 and has received backing from Axiom Ventures. It's currently seeking a custodial license from the Central Bank of Bahrain. Prior to Zawda, Oday worked at the United Nations, Careem (acquired by Uber), and Google.    His Bitcoin journey started when he lived through the 2019 Lebanese banking crisis where the local currency lost 90% of its value and people got locked out of their savings account.     Learn more about Zawda at https://zawda.me  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining that stands alone as the only vertically-integrated, technology-focused Bitcoin mining company. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com.  ---- Natalie's Promotional Links:  Bitcoin Nashville is July 25-27th! Join me for my 3rd Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off your conference passes using the code HODL: https://b.tc/conference.  Buy Bitcoin, secure it through multisig collaborative custody, start a Bitcoin IRA or take out a Bitcoin loan with UNCHAINED: https://shorturl.at/jmW29 promo code Natalie  Never wait or pay high fees for making Bitcoin payments. Use Speed Lightning Wallet to instantly send and receive Bitcoin: https://speedbtcwallet.onelink.me/cGph/coinstories   Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://shorturl.at/apsLU  Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/partners/natalie-brunell  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  Don't waste hundreds of dollars per month on fiat health insurance. Join me at CrowdHealth, a large community of Bitcoiners passionate about health who crowdfund each other's care: www.crowdhealth.com/natalie   Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://shorturl.at/gvxS3 ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

For today's discussion, we have a very special Alpha guest with us. She is a titan in the world of entrepreneurship, PR and communications. Our guest is none other than Maha Abouelenein, who has over 30 years' worth of experience transforming brands, individuals and the way they share their narratives. so we have an exciting episode ready to share with you.Maha is the CEO and Founder of Digital and Savvy, a global communication consulting firm that has immense and successful experience working with some of the biggest names in business, tech, and sports. These globally popular names include entrepreneurs such as Gary Vaynerchuk and major corporations like Google, Netflix in the Middle East and Careem.The client list that Digital and Savvy works with include the NBA Players Association Foundation and Coca-Cola as only a couple of their biggest names. Not only a strategic communications consultant but also an author, speaker, and the host of the Savvy Talk Podcast; Maha uses her platform in the best, most motivational sense to provoke inspiring talks with global figures and industry leaders.In addition to her professional accomplishments, Maha's impressive and loyal commitment to personal branding, PR, communications and reputation management has given her a spot on the Global Board of Directors for The Associated Press. She is also widely recognised as one of the most influential women in Dubai in 2023, so get ready for a captivating conversation on how to tell your story in the best possible way.Connect with and learn more about Maha Abouelenein via the following links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/maha-abouelenein/https://www.instagram.com/mahagaber/https://digitalandsavvy.com/Maha's book, 7 Rules of Self-Reliance: How to Stay Low, Keep Moving, Invest in Yourself, and Own Your Future:https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Self-Reliance-Moving-Invest-Yourself/dp/1401978665 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For today's discussion, we have a very special Alpha guest with us. She is a titan in the world of entrepreneurship, PR and communications. Our guest is none other than Maha Abouelenein, who has over 30 years' worth of experience transforming brands, individuals and the way they share their narratives. so we have an exciting episode ready to share with you.Maha is the CEO and Founder of Digital and Savvy, a global communication consulting firm that has immense and successful experience working with some of the biggest names in business, tech, and sports. These globally popular names include entrepreneurs such as Gary Vaynerchuk and major corporations like Google, Netflix in the Middle East and Careem.The client list that Digital and Savvy works with include the NBA Players Association Foundation and Coca-Cola as only a couple of their biggest names. Not only a strategic communications consultant but also an author, speaker, and the host of the Savvy Talk Podcast; Maha uses her platform in the best, most motivational sense to provoke inspiring talks with global figures and industry leaders.In addition to her professional accomplishments, Maha's impressive and loyal commitment to personal branding, PR, communications and reputation management has given her a spot on the Global Board of Directors for The Associated Press. She is also widely recognised as one of the most influential women in Dubai in 2023, so get ready for a captivating conversation on how to tell your story in the best possible way.Connect with and learn more about Maha Abouelenein via the following links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/maha-abouelenein/https://www.instagram.com/mahagaber/https://digitalandsavvy.com/Maha's book, 7 Rules of Self-Reliance: How to Stay Low, Keep Moving, Invest in Yourself, and Own Your Future:https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Self-Reliance-Moving-Invest-Yourself/dp/1401978665 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Jun 2024. We discuss Apple unveiling its long-awaited AI strategy – including a partnership with Chat GPT. Plus, we look at the economics of Eid al Adha – as Careem lists sacrificial goats for sale on the app. And, it's election season: veteran investor Gary Dugan reveals his strategy for trading the political swings, from Mumbai to Manhattan. We also talk the finance of football with Professor Kieran Maguire of Liverpool University, as Gulf investors line-up yet another Premier League takeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Website: https://muzamilhasan.com/courses Socials:  Muzamil's Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan International listeners can support us here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou  Send Your Questions to thoughtbehindthings@gmail.com to be featured in my Q/A video! Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Dil Ki Bat. Tonight, let's talk about the journey of startups in Pakistan. I will explore the history, key players like Careem and Foodpanda, the government's Rs. 2 billion startup fund, and the 2020 startup boom. I will also delve into the challenges, crashes, misleading narratives, and why startups in Pakistan keep failing. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss out on the fantastic conversations headed your way! #muzamilhasan #startups #pakistan Jawad's Email: work.jawadsajid@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbtgo/support

The world of consumer loyalty for fuel brands is undergoing tremendous change because of data. With the huge penetration rate of mobile phones, the rise of app stores, and always-on websites, fuel retailers have a new opportunity to create a tighter link to their customers for fuel and other services.  Even in the Middle East, where fuel prices are historically very low relative to other countries, consumers are becoming much more price sensitive. To attract them to a fuel pump means more than having the lowest price. It means crafting an ecosystem of in-demand services, and offering the consumer deals for those goods and services in exchange for loyalty points that can be redeemed for value.  Consumers are not just individuals but also fleet operators, such as Careem (an Uber-like service), taxis, and delivery services. Effective service programs for fleet operators drive a 90% penetration rate for loyalty programs. Better data allows for deeper segmentation of the consumer behaviour and drives more impactful insights into relevant partners for the eco system (such as hotels, travel, tourism, shopping experiences, and more).  Even in the future, if traditional fuel is not the anchor reason to visit the fuel station, the consumer may still visit for vehicle servicing, getting morning coffee, picking up groceries, and holding meetings. Which services they covet is revealed in the data collected by the ecosystem and co-brand information, which in turn drives the decisions for investing in new partners and other relevant services.  Tourists may even be courted via such loyalty programs by becoming the must-have app on the phone when visiting the UAE, which is a tourism hub for the region.  This is all revealed in this podcast conversation with Suryaveer Singh, the Head of Loyalty, CRM, and  Data Analytics for the YES Rewards program.  YES Rewards has digitized the fuel purchase loyalty card allowing for instant earn and burn capabilities, cross promotion across Fuel and Non-fuel brands, subscriptions for coffee, carwash, oil change, Digital receipts, and many other features.  Key to YES's success is a unified customer experience using a highly capable technology platform.  The UAE, with its relatively small geography, wealthy citizens, high technology usage, and strong telecom networks, create a unique place to actualize a new relationship with the energy consumer. Nimble economies are best positioned to prepare the way for the electrification of transportation, the hydrogen highway, the sustainable fuel revolution, and the next generation energy consumer. Additional Tools & Resources:  

Ever wondered what it takes to shake up an industry? inDrive is doing just that in Pakistan, stepping into the ring with heavyweights like Uber and Careem. Hear directly from the inDrive Senior Business Leader Hassan Qureshi on how they plan to transform everyday transport. Watch now to see how big dreams turn into reality!

Dana Baki is the co-founder and COO at MUNCH:ON, a UAE born startup that was solving the corporate lunch problem. MUNCH:ON which started as LUNCH:ON was utilizing kitchen's off-peak to deliver affordable meals to corporate executives. The business was experiencing high growth until Covid which posed an existential threat. MUNCH:ON was then born to cater for meals throughout the day. Careem acquired MUNCH:ON in 2022 and Dana took time off to recalibrate and figure out what she wanted to do and landed in the space exploration industry. This is a fantastic conversation about entrepreneurship, work ethic, motherhood and so much more. Support for the show comes from Capital.com, a global investment platform. Visit their website and start investing today!

Dana Baki is the co-founder and COO at MUNCH:ON, a UAE born startup that was solving the corporate lunch problem. MUNCH:ON which started as LUNCH:ON was utilizing kitchen's off-peak to deliver affordable meals to corporate executives. The business was experiencing high growth until Covid which posed an existential threat. MUNCH:ON was then born to cater for meals throughout the day. Careem acquired MUNCH:ON in 2022 and Dana took time off to recalibrate and figure out what she wanted to do and landed in the space exploration industry. This is a fantastic conversation about entrepreneurship, work ethic, motherhood and so much more.  Support for the show comes from Capital.com, a global investment platform. Visit their website and start investing today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With authoritarianism on the rise worldwide, the work of journalists has never been more important for holding rogue regimes accountable. But for that reason, it has also become increasingly dangerous. On this episode of The Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia welcome Nicola Careem, vice president and editor-in-chief of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), to discuss how journalism has changed in this era of great powers. How do journalists navigate the harsh realities of warzone reporting, whether through physical threats to their lives or media censorship? What are some of the particular risks inherent in reporting from the "gray zone"? What processes can organizations put in place to protect their frontline journalists?Show notes: Sign up for The Eastern Front‘s bi-weekly newsletter here and follow us on X here.

14 Mar 2024. We get reaction from Dan Richards, senior economist at Emirates NBD, on DIFC's new law covering digital assets and reaction to ratings agency Moody's raising its outlook on UAE banks to ‘positive'. Plus, what does Ramadan mean for food delivery? We speak to Careem's vice president of food who explains that demand peaks in the final week - with Lebanese food and sweets seeing the biggest spike. The chief legal officer of DIFC, Jacques Visser, breaks down that new groundbreaking digital assets law. And, Google has confirmed it is restricting the types of election-related questions users can ask its AI chatbot, Gemini - NYU Abu Dhabi professor Nancy Gleason tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Careem launched as the “Uber of the Middle East” in Dubai in 2012, with a mission to make life and work better for drivers in the region. Despite technical, cultural, and financial challenges, Careem eventually became the Middle East's first unicorn start-up, valued at more than a billion dollars. It was acquired by Uber in 2019 for $3.1 billion. In this episode, Harvard Business School professor Shikhar Ghosh discusses his case, “Careem: Raising a Unicorn.” He explains how the company scaled its operations and expanded from Dubai into Africa and South Asia. That growth required many small and large innovations—from creating their own localized version of Google maps to forging relationships with local and national governments.Key episode topics include: strategy, growth strategy, innovation, technology, ride share, startup, Middle East, scaling, recruiting. HBR On Strategy curates the best case studies and conversations with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock new ways of doing business. New episodes every week. · Listen to the original HBR Cold Call episode: Careem: Riding the First Unicorn in the Middle East (2018)· Find more episodes of Cold Call· Discover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org]]>

In a captivating interview, Mohamed A Aboulnaga shares his incredible journey from being born in Cairo, Egypt, to becoming a key player in the global tech and business landscape. From the bustling streets of Cairo to founding and steering successful ventures like Fawry and Careem, Mohamed's story is about resilience, innovation, and pursuing a dream.

In this episode Sallyann Della Casa, a multilingual tech founder from Trinidad and Tobago, shares her unique journey from corporate attorney to tech CEO. GLEAC, her company, uses advanced technology to connect users with experts across various domains. Sallyann discusses the importance of diversity, inclusion, and access to networks in business. She shares how GLEAC has significantly impacted clients, including Prada USA and a division of the Saudi government.   Sallyann is the CEO of Gleac. In 2016, she served as the only female at a C-suite level Chief Curator or People and Culture at Careem.She is one of the 4% of women globally who has a patent-pending method and algorithm to signal and preserve human identity and behaviors against elimination by agents including A.I. In July 2023, she is releasing MentorGPT.She is Canadian, holds 5 degrees including a Doctorate in Law from Harvard , University of Toronto and Franklin College. She published her first book in 2016 titled Who WIll I Become.GLEAC powers people development for profit the world's largest companies. It also is very impact driven and upskills African youth on the YOMA the Unicef Platform and also empowers learners on the JIO platform across India.Her Foundation Growing Leaders upskills over 25,000 youth annually in job readiness skills on the ground.   You can connect with Sallyann in the following ways: Website: www.gleac.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyanndellacasa/   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR    Other episodes you'll enjoy: C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - http://bit.ly/3XwI55n Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Oct 2023. Over $1.5 billion of lab-grown diamonds were traded through Dubai last year so we spoke to Basma Chaieri, Founder, Etika Jewels about the demand for this stone and whether it is acceptable to propose with a lab-grown diamond. Plus, Brandy has been speaking to OPEC's Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais in Fujairah. And, we look at Careem's latest numbers as well the ongoing cricket World Cup in India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mudassir Sheikha is the CEO and Co-Founder of Careem. Over the last 11 years, Mudassir has scaled the service to more than 80 cities in 10 countries, with 1,400+ colleagues and more than 2.5 million Captains. With such success, in 2020 Uber announced they would be acquiring Careem for a reported $3.1BN. Prior to Careem, Mudassir co-founded “DeviceAnywhere”, a company that was acquired by “Keynote” in 2008 before joining the management consulting firm “McKinsey & Company” in Dubai. In Today's Episode with Mudassir Sheikha We Discuss: 1. From McKinsey to $3.1BN Exit to Uber: What was the founding a-ha moment for Mudassir with Careem? What does Mudassir know now that he wishes he had known at the beginning? What does Mudassir believe he is running away from? 2. Finding Product-Market Fit: What is the single biggest mistake founders make when trying to find product-market fit? Does Mudassir believe you have to do things that do not scale, to scale? What did Careem do? What are some of Mudassir's biggest pieces of advice to founders on finding a core target audience and doing customer discovery the right way? 3. Competing with Giants: How To Win When You Cannot Outspend: How did Careem beat Uber when they had 1/100th of their budget? What advice does Mudassir have for founders who have competition that is much better funded? What is the story of spending the night in bunk beds and barely sleeping before raising $300M the next day? How did that happen? 4. The Acquisition: How it Went Down: How did Mudassir and Dara @ Uber first come to meet? How did Dara's approach contrast with the prior approach of Travis Kalanick? Why did Mudassir decide to sell and join Uber? What were the main reasons or arguments against the acquisition? 5. Talk to me About: Careem's Pakistan MD having to flee Pakistan for his safety post a marketing campaign? Elon Musk likes one of Careem's promotional videos and why? An investor who wired $1M with absolutely no paperwork? The catch up meeting that turned into a $3BN offer?

Ado Veli Podcast 4-part documentary about the rise of Mombasa Hip Hop between the years 2021 towards 2023 comes to an end. In this part 4 we have Double Trouble, Young NC, Dildz, Sisco Mombasa, OHMS Law Montana, Musa Kiama, V Trap, Careem, Taylor Torch, Fikrah Teule and Kapnea. Talking about Mombasa Hip Hop talking over and a special tribute to the late PMG Tha Producer of B Records. Ado Veli Podcast Season 12 Episode 10, which is episode number 296. Video edited by King Khassidy Special Thanks to Sanaa Connect. Is Mombasa Hip Hop Taking Over 00:00 PMG Tha Producer Tribute 06:45 Get Ado Veli Podcast Merchandise here: https://adovelipodcast.hustlesasa.shop/ Listen to Ado Veli Podcast on; Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Boomplay, Google Podcasts, Mixcloud, TuneIn, Stitcher and SoundCloud here; https://smarturl.it/adovelipodcast Tune in, listen and share your thoughts on social media with our official hashtag #AdoVeliPodcast. Follow us on; Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/penninah.wan... https://www.facebook.com/ADOVELl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/penninahwanjir1 https://twitter.com/AdoVeliRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penninah_wa... https://www.instagram.com/adoveli/ Email: adoveli7@gmail.com Host: Pesh and Ado Veli.

“I deeply, deeply care about inclusion. I do believe that the greatest equalizer is actually not education. It's our human skills. I think every single one of us arrived in this world - whether we had opportunities or not, whether we're the right skin color, we're from the right country, whatever it is - having these really unique, incredible combinations of things that make us us, and so many times it's squashed by the world. But we can allow that kid in Bangladesh or in the US somewhere that doesn't have the opportunity to see things in a global mindset, to be given access to seeing each other in this context, access to industry experts…” In this episode, my wonderful guest helps us imagine what it means to have the people science, AI, and technology available today to truly prove and show that it is in fact humans skills and behaviors that predict job performance. We also dive into how that would look different for each one of us and for each role.While considering herself having “one foot in fear, and one in courage”, our guest this week also shares her passion to set an example for all women in tech. In her own words, “It's such a gift to be part of something super special that will outlast my lifetime.”Listen to the full interview and get to know the story of our guest this week, and hopefully it will empower you - as an employee, an employer, a business leader or entrepreneur - to see things just a bit differently moving forward…ABOUT OUR GUESTSallyann Della Casa created Lovely Humans, the first utility NFT marketplace that tokenizes industry experts' time and wisdom. Her project has attracted top global experts from various fields, including innovation, banking, and sports. The wisdom of these experts will be used to build the world's first Mixed Reality Living Museum of Wisdom in 2023.Sallyann has a weekly NFT column and a Metaverse Podcast Business School on Spotify. She has a patent-pending method to signal and train agents in human ingenuity and wisdom.In 2016, she was the only female in a C-suite position at Careem. Sallyann's Web 2.0 platform, GLEAC, co-pilots learning, innovation, and problem-solving with industry experts. GLEAC powered the Expo 2020 Skills of the Future Pavilion and up-skills African youth on the YOMA Unicef Platform. GLEAC also empowers learners on the JIO platform across India.You can also know more about Sally Ann here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyanndellacasa/https://youtu.be/06lx-Bu1asoABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team at theleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

In this insightful episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Khalifa AlShamsi, the CEO at e& life, navigating the intriguing waters of digital disruption, FinTech innovations, and the rise of Super Apps. Tune in as we explore the cutting-edge strategies propelling the technology and investment group e& into new horizons. Khalifa AlShamsi, our esteemed guest, holds over 29 years of experience in telecom, media, and ICT. As the Chief Executive Officer at e& life, he has spearheaded key innovations in digital services, shaping new revenue streams and accelerating business growth. With a formidable resume encompassing roles like Head of Mobile Networks, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chief Digital Officer, Khalifa brings a wealth of knowledge and industry insights to our conversation.In our engaging dialogue, Khalifa sheds light on e& life's strategic approach to their B2B business and their venture into the consumer digital space. He outlines the company's intention to provide high-value, quality services that extend beyond traditional telecom offerings, aiming to transform digital services across multiple markets.Other Major Topics Discussed: - The promising future of FinTech across e& group markets and the company's focus on tailoring products for diverse customer segments.- The role and evolution of Super Apps, with specific focus on the partnership with Careem.- The success story of 'Smiles', a top-performing loyalty program.- Exploring untapped potential in sectors like healthcare technology and media production.- The emergence of blockchain in the remittance business, its cost-effectiveness, and its impact on investment areas, such as real estate tokenization. This episode is an enriching journey through the evolving digital landscape, illuminating the transformative power of technology, strategy, and innovation. With Khalifa AlShamsi's in-depth insights and experiences, we take a closer look at how e& life is shaping a digital-first future. For anyone intrigued by the digital revolution, this episode is a must-listen. So tune in, and let's delve into the world of digital disruptions together!Our website

Mudassir Sheikha is the Co-founder & CEO of Careem, the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan's (MENAP) biggest startup success story to date with a $3.1Bn exit to Uber in 2020. After the ride hailing success, In April 2023 Mudassir announced a new entity 'Careem Technologies' that will focus on building the region's super app and provide a wide range of services to meet the needs of MENAP's 500 million+ population. Mudassir and I discuss the learnings from the various stages of Careem as well as what the future holds. A glimpse into the mind of one of the region's top entrepreneurs.  This episode is brought to you by She's Next by Visa. A program designed to provide female entrepreneurs with mentorship and support as well as financial rewards! Apply to join the program by June 23rd 2023. Links to the program here: UAE: https://l8.nu/ryNe KSA: https://l8.nu/qgZA Qatar: https://l8.nu/ryNi Kuwait: https://l8.nu/ryNn Bahrain: https://l8.nu/qgZK  Please fill in the podcast listen survey it takes 7 minutes: https://33s6g1ujw6w.typeform.com/to/KeVEuZe1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mudassir Sheikha is the Co-founder & CEO of Careem, the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan's (MENAP) biggest startup success story to date with a $3.1Bn exit to Uber in 2020. After the ride hailing success, In April 2023 Mudassir announced a new entity 'Careem Technologies' that will focus on building the region's super app and provide a wide range of services to meet the needs of MENAP's 500 million+ population. Mudassir and I discuss the learnings from the various stages of Careem as well as what the future holds. A glimpse into the mind of one of the region's top entrepreneurs. This episode is brought to you by She's Next by Visa. A program designed to provide female entrepreneurs with mentorship and support as well as financial rewards! Apply to join the program by June 23rd 2023. Links to the program here:UAE: https://l8.nu/ryNe KSA: https://l8.nu/qgZA Qatar: https://l8.nu/ryNi Kuwait: https://l8.nu/ryNn Bahrain: https://l8.nu/qgZK Please fill in the podcast listen survey it takes 7 minutes: https://33s6g1ujw6w.typeform.com/to/KeVEuZe1

We cross live to our very own golf correspondent, Tom Urquhart live in KSA to get all the details. Plus, Careem has been making headlines with its 'dirhams for delay's campaign. We ask their global head of food Alex Golden if he has any regrets. And as Dubai Chambers register 15,000 new members this year, we speak to President and CEO, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi have jumped up Mercer's annual cost of living index, which measures the most expensive cities in the world for expats. Vladimir Vrzhovski, Financial Services and Technology Industries Lead at Mercer Middle East joined us live. Plus, National Bonds raises its stake in Dubai school operator Taaleem to 22%. We find out more with Taaleem CEO Alan Williamson. And we looked at the increased investment into sports in KSA which is hoped to pay dividends with Chris Brown, Co-Founder, Number Ten + Managing Director, CBF Performance-Education-Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have a number? The saga of Alex trying to beat boarding time at Lisbon (you won't believe he, of all people, made that mistake). A completely charming SWISS cheese board on-board (and cows in the Zurich airport train). Etihad 2.0 are quietly great, a tasteful experience we appreciate (and flying over the Arabian Gulf is a sight to be seen), plus they're now about making money (err, shouldn't it have been the case since the start?). The "Etihad Lounge, The House of the Name of the House of the Lounge of Etihad and Other Airlines that are associated with us, but not really, and we are a good lounge, Lounge" is no more, but Alex isn't sure where he was anyway. A prescient Careem driver takes Alex to the Midfield Terminal, a mirage in a Star Wars movie (will it finally open this December??), but for the moment, the 1970s airport stays your only choice (T3 was opened in 2009, but feels way older). Saudi Arabia is launching a second flag carrier, and another airline, and expansion of airports, and like wow. Floating at 40'000 feet in silence (but with Flightradar). A new A380 UK-based carrier, are they for real? A lounge within a lounge, but it's Louis Vuitton. Super Mario Bros Warp Zones in Madrid.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we speak with Madiha Sattar, VP of Careem Pay, the fintech arm of Careem, the Middle East's first unicorn.Madiha has had a versatile and ambitious career across finance, tech, and media. Prior to joining Careem, she worked in management consulting at McKinsey and in corporate strategy at JPMorgan. She also has experience as a journalist covering political, security, and social issues in Pakistan.As VP of Careem Pay, Madiha is leading strategy development and key partnerships for Careem's fintech business and products. She envisions making Careem Pay the leading digital financial services provider in the region.Careem Pay's mission is to provide essential financial services that simplify people's lives as part of an Everything app. The company is not trying to be a neobank, but a player that meets the daily financial needs of its users. While Careem has been facilitating payments for ride-hailing and deliveries for the past 11 years, it only became a regulated FinTech recently with the launch of its digital wallet in the UAE. The company has since launched a comprehensive suite of FinTech products, including a peer-to-peer money transfer service and international remittance starting with UAE and Pakistan as the first corridor. Careem Pay is determined to perfect its services before expanding into other corridors.In this episode, we discuss building a fintech ecosystem in the Middle East and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Madiha shares her insights on Careem Pay's role in shaping the region's fintech landscape and how they are working to establish industry-leading verticals but also:The transition from a ride-hailing brand to an everything appGeographic expansion plans for CareemThe problem of diversity in fintechJoin us on this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun to learn more about the future of fintech in the Middle East and how Careem Pay is playing a pivotal role in driving innovation and growth in the industry.Our website

12 April 2023. Private schools in Abu Dhabi will be allowed to increase fees from the next academic year. So we asked Shaun Robison, CEO, BBD Education how these funds will help the education institutes. Plus, we're looking at the other half of the Careem super app deal, the company that paid $400 million for half of it. Hatem Dowidar is the group CEO of e&. And, the IMF has revised the UAE (and the global) growth forecast - so we asked Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD - how they're reading this report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 April 2023. We're looking in-depth at the local investment story making headlines around the world, including Careem CEO Mudassir Sheikha live in the studio, talking about that billion-dirham deal with Etisalat and Uber. Plus, as the UAE prepares for Corporate Tax, we speak to Ton van Doremalen, Tax Partner, DLA Piper Middle East LLP & Chairman of the UAE Chapter of the International Fiscal Association about the upcoming changes. And, the World Bank has revised the growth forecast - we get details from Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we are talking about crypto, Uber, and how to be petty at scale. Here's what Alex got into:Around the world of capital, we're most confused at certain bits of price stability in the cryptocurrency markets. It feels a bit faux, if that makes sense.Where prices are less steady is the world of YC startups, where, once again, there's complaints amongst venture investors about the valuations that some of the earliest-stage tech companies out there are commanding. Perhaps a greater discount given the state of the world was anticipated.Uber is selling part of Careem in a deal worth $400 million. Uber wants to do things on wheels. A super app company, at least in the Middle East, it is not. But it is about to have a huge new bankroll.The Musk v. Substack battle took up much weekend oxygen, showing that it is often hard to retain one's free speech bonafides when you just don't want to anymore.All that and there are new FTX docs! Huzzah! Let's have a good week, y'all.For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website. Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotifyand all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders, one that details how our stories come together and more!

Dara Khosrowshahi is the CEO of Uber, where he has managed the company's business in more than 70 countries around the world since 2017. Dara was previously CEO of Expedia, which he grew into one of the world's largest online travel companies. Dara was promoted to Expedia CEO after serving as the Chief Financial Officer of IAC Travel. Before joining IAC, Dara served as Vice President of Allen & Company and spent a number of years as an analyst. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Expedia and Catalyst.org and was previously on the board of the New York Times Company. In Today's Episode with Dara Khosrowshahi We Discuss: 1. From the Iranian Revolution to One of the Most Powerful CEOs: What is Dara running from? What is he running towards? How did seeing his family lose everything impact his mindset to life and business? What are 1-2 of Dara's biggest lessons from working with the legendary Barry Diller? How did Daniel Ek @ Spotify convince Dara to take the CEO role at Uber? 2. Dara Khosrowshahi: The Foundations of Great Leadership: What does high performance in business mean to Dara? Does Dara agree, "the best CEOs are the best resource allocators"? Does Dara believe he is a better peacetime or wartime CEO? Which is he at Uber? What decision-making framework does Dara use to make really hard decisions? How does Dara does what to focus on and what to prioritise? 3. Investments and Acquisitions: The Scorecard: Why did Dara decide to make the Kareem acquisition? Has it been successful? What was the thinking behind the Postmates acquisition? What does Dara believe is the single best acquisitions he has made at Uber? What has been the worst acquisition he has made at Uber? Why does Dara believe that Uber entering scooters was a mistake? 4. The Future: Food Delivery, Parenting, Marriage: What does Dara say to those who suggest Uber Eats has lost the war to Doordash? What does Dara believe is the secret to a happy marriage? How does Dara define great parenting? What does Dara do to be the best father he can be? What would Dara like to improve or change about himself? Why?

In this episode, I speak with Maha Shahzad, Founder and CEO of BusCaro, a mobility startup in Pakistan that is changing the way that commuters travel. Maha grew up between the US and Pakistan and has worked at many well-known startups in Pakistan inluding FoodPanda, Careem, and Swvl. Maha has seen first-hand the financial, accessibility, and security challenges faced by commuters, particularly women, and started BusCaro to solve them. Maha started BusCaro in August of 2022 and is already active in 3 cities across Pakistan. You can learn more about them by visiting buscaro.com. This is not our typical Green Room episode focused on a fintech startup, but given my own background in mobility and Maha's inspiring story, I wanted to share the good work that she is doing, especially as we celebrate International Women's Day 2023. We added a few minutes at the end of the podcast to share about Maha's experience working and fundraising as a woman, and I am happy to support her as part of Findicate, a women-focused angel investing syndicate I recently founded - DM me or shoot me an email to findicateangels@gmail.com if you want to learn more.

In October 2021, Alya Sairafi was named one of the “top 10 Saudi female marketers to look out for.” She started her Career at Careem, where she grew in the ranks quickly. She managed their branding, social media and social impact and sustainability functions in Saudi Arabia. Following the Careem Acquisition by Uber she moved on to found the marketing and communications department at Aramco Ventures and launch the brand identity of Prosperity7 Ventures.Alya currently works at PepsiCo as their first female Saudi Senior Franchise Manager. She shares her outlook on life, work, faith, education, philosophy, marriage, health and wellness.

The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience Junaid Iqbal, the founding MD of Careem, comes on The Pakistan Experience to tell the story of how Careem beat Uber in Pakistan and how they sold Careem for over 3 billion dollars! On this deep dive podcast, we discuss the investment and start up culture in Pakistan. Junaid is an investor and entrepreneur with an excellent track record in executing growth and turnaround strategies. As the founding Managing Director of Pakistan, he was responsible for establishing and growing the company's presence in the country. By 2017, Careem Pakistan was the largest market in the network by rides. Between 2017 and 2019, he also served as Managing Director for Careem Saudi Arabia and Managing Director of Careem Pay from 2019 to 2020. Junaid led the turnaround and sale of Elixir Securities, a Pakistan-based global brokerage and investment banking advisory firm. Under his leadership, Elixir became the market leader in brokerage and volumes and led the secondary sale of HBL Bank, worth $1.01 bn, the single largest equity deal in Pakistan's history. Junaid's first stint as a CEO was at BMA Financial, where he built Pakistan's first digitally enabled mutual fund supermarket. Prior to BMA, he spent 5 years as a financial journalist producing and anchoring shows for Geo Tv and CNBC. He is also the co-founder of Salt Arts, a music, art and entertainment platform. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:40 how Start Ups make money & how Careem came to be 14:25 dealing with the government & regulation 25:43 why Airlift & Swvl failed 29:44 what made Careem so nimble & staying ahead of Uber 43:50 dealing with cases of harassment, creating incentives for captains & customers 57:42 learnings from Junaid's time at Careem, and the importance of picking the right talent and interview tips 1:14:00 why food delivery failed, data, changing ways of marketing 1:22:32 losing talent to FMCGs, Pakistan's revenue problem, entrepreneurs solving problems 1:47:10 Q & A

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In tonight's conversation with our special guest, Muhammad Komail Abbas. What was his early life & education like? How was his experience at LUMS? What was Khoj about? His experience working at Standard Chartered Bank? The launch of FindMyAdventure? Building a team? Problems with digital platforms? How was his interview with Careem's MD? How did it change his career? What are the three things to build a startup? How did his family react when he left the job? Starting a business with friends? Funding from the investors? How did he sort out equity when his business partners were moving on? His experience with the Alibaba Group in China? What are Jack Ma's views about Pakistan? When was Komail running the startup alone? How did he manage the company with limited money? What happened before introducing GoZayaan? His learnings from FindMyAdventure? What are the reasons for merging with GoZayaan? How does Komail envision Pakistan in 2050? Catch this and much more in tonight's episode. Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Komail's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-komail-abbas-b0096362/overlay/contact-info/ Komail's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nkomail One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support You can also audio stream our podcast on the following platforms: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support

Emil Michael is the Former Chief Business Officer at Uber and is commonly referred to as Travis Kalanick's right-hand man. At Uber, Emil was instrumental in raising nearly $15BN from some of the largest investors in the world, making Uber the most valuable private tech company ever. Emil was also core to Uber's China strategy and led deals with Didi and Baidu. Before Uber, Emil spent 9 years at TellMe Networks where he was central to Microsoft raising their acquisition price from $300M to $800M. Emil is also an advisor to some of the greats including Raf @ GoPuff, Zach @ Codeacademy, Jared @ Fundera and many more. In Todays Episode with Emil Michael: 1.) From Politics to Travis's right-hand man at Uber: How did Emil make his way into the world of startups with TellMe networks? Harvard, Stanford, Goldman, Politics, which career shaped Emil the most? When Emil looks at his cohort of Ali and Hadi Partovi, Alfred Lin, and many others, what did they have that Emil believes is core to their success today? 2.) Negotiations 101: A Masterclass: What is Emil's framework for dealmaking? How has it changed over time? What are the single most important elements to remember when making deals? What are the biggest mistakes people make when negotiating? What is the right way to use leverage in negotiations? How can one handle an opponent that is emotional or irrational when negotiating? How did Emil make Steve Ballmer @ Microsoft increase his offer for TellMe from $300M to $800M? What is the single deal that Emil made that he regrets the most? 3.) Uber: The Journey to the Most Valuable Private Company: Why were Emil and Travis removed from Uber? Does Emil think it was fair? Is it true that Travis lost the support of the team? How did his removal take place? How did the Uber China deal go down with Didi? What got DiDi over the line on the deal? How did Emil raise $3BN from Saudi in just 60 days with Travis needing to attend only one meeting? 4.) Uber: The Review: How does Emil assess the management and performance of Uber CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi? If Travis and Emil were still in charge, what would Emil have done differently? Why does Emil think Dara and Uber have made a $30BN mistake in food delivery? Why does Emil think Postmates, Careem, and others have been the worst acquisitions in tech? 5.) The Venture Landscape: Emil entered the world of VC with Coatue, why did he decide that VC was not for him? How does Emil analyze the VC landscape today? Who are risers? Who are fallers? What are the single biggest points of misalignment between founder and VC? What are the core improvements that Emil would like to see made to the VC world? Items Mentioned in Today's Episode: Emil's Favourite Book: Sun Tzu: The Art of War

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In tonight's conversation with our special guest, Muhammad Sarmad Farooq. What has Sarmad's journey been like? What was it like growing up & then moving out of Talagang? What is manufacturing engineering and how did he end up doing it? What was his time at GIK like? What did he do post-graduation? What was it like working in Careem and how did his career progress? Careem's food delivery in Saudi and why wasn't the same model brought to Pakistan? Why did he quit? How did he end up thinking about starting Truck It In? What was Sarmad's family transport business and What was the marketplace like back then? Is there any value in this? How did they go about it? What has changed for the factory owner? Is it beneficial in terms of pricing? How do they earn money & Is it profitable? Were there any conversions? Is there any competition? Is the market heading towards it? The goal of their fundraising? What to expect & will they work on it? How does he envision the Pakistan of 2050? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Sarmad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammadsarmadfarooq/?originalSubdomain=ae One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support You can also audio stream our podcast on the following platforms: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support