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In the UAE, Step Conference requires little introduction. But how did the darling of the Dubai tech scene calendar actually get started? What happened to the English and Arabic content websites? And what was it like running such a popular and successful conference … only to have COVID-19 shut down, well, pretty much everything. Ray Dargham, CEO and founder of Step Conference provides the inside story on how a student project at AUB has transformed, over time and with a little grit, into something far grander. This is the story of Step Conference from its foundings, to today.

Ex-investment banker and co-founder of Keyper joins Smashi at Step Conference to discuss navigating challenges ranging from liquidity to resilience in times of adversity

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In this episode of The Change Officer podcast recorded at the Step Conference in Dubai, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Luka Erić, Co-Founder and CEO of rhetora.ai. Luka shares his experience as a sales rep, where he faced challenges while cold calling potential clients. He then founded rhetora.ai, a startup that uses AI to help salespeople master the art of cold calling and improve their sales pitches.Luka explains how the sales industry is changing, with more companies working remotely and younger generations lacking the social and communication skills needed for cold calling. He shares how Rhetora offers AI-assisted scripts and assists with tedious tasks such as follow-up emails and database management.The episode also covers Rhetora's pre-seed fundraising phase and the upcoming launch of their app. Overall, this conversation offers valuable insights into the changing world of sales and the role of AI in helping salespeople succeed.This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/ This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/ Check out Poddster studio based in Dubai Media City: poddster.com/podcast-studio-dubai/ They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer FOLLOW THE CHANGE OFFICER: www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast/Twitter - twitter.com/changeofficer_TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thechangeofficer

Lou M from Kingston TN got sober in 1941 and was 46 years sober at the time of this speak at an unknown event. Repost from May of 2018 Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event: Northwest Girlstock 4/21 - 4/23. The 6th Ann. Girlstock Women's Big Book 12 Step Conference. Join over 500 Northwest woman in recovery in Bellingham WA. for a woman's 12 step weekend. Details: https://scast.us/gstock AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up, we would be happy to give you a shout out here on the podcast and list the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2100+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Chad P from Belmar New Jersey got sober in 2003 hes is speaking at the Broken Elevator meeting on the topic of Steps 10 and 11 in July of 2022. Zoom Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event: Northwest Girlstock 4/21 - 4/23. The 6th Ann. Girlstock Women's Big Book 12 Step Conference. Join over 500 Northwest woman in recovery in Bellingham WA. for a woman's 12 step weekend. Details: https://scast.us/gstock AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up, we would be happy to give you a shout out here on the podcast and list the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2100+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

The Change Officer Podcast is coming to you from the Step Conference in Dubai Internet City. In this episode, Ivan Zeljković interviews Aboudi Al-Qattan, Principal at DASH Ventures, discussing the inflection point in venture capital and the future of technology in sports.Aboudi Al-Qattan shares that DASH Ventures is at an inflection point in the venture capital industry due to the influx of international capital and higher quality pipeline. He emphasizes the need for investors to work together to develop a history of successful exits and scale companies to attract more liquidity in the region.Aboudi also talks about technology in sports, particularly in basketball, and the potential for new technologies to enhance the fan experience and improve athlete performance.Lastly, Aboudi discusses Web3 and Metaverse as a long-term investment, as the true impact of these technologies will not be seen immediately but will be relevant in the future.This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/ This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/ Check out Poddster studio based in Dubai Media City: poddster.com/podcast-studio-dubai/ They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer FOLLOW THE CHANGE OFFICER: www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast/Twitter - twitter.com/changeofficer_TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thechangeofficer

Keiran opens this meeting at the North Oakland AA Open speaker meeting held every Saturday, in Oakland California. Keiran is the 10 min speaker and is followed by Richard, this meeting was held in July of 2014. NSFW Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event: Northwest Girlstock 4/21 - 4/23. The 6th Ann. Girlstock Women's Big Book 12 Step Conference. Join over 500 Northwest woman in recovery in Bellingham WA. for a woman's 12 step weekend. Details: https://scast.us/gstock AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up, we would be happy to give you a shout out here on the podcast and list the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2100+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Lorna K. from New York NY. speaking at the 13th. Annual Music City Roundup in Nashville TN. in 1994. She is a very funny woman in a cape! Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event: Northwest Girlstock 4/21 - 4/23. The 6th Ann. Girlstock Women's Big Book 12 Step Conference. Join over 500 Northwest woman in recovery in Bellingham WA. for a woman's 12 step weekend. Details: https://scast.us/gstock AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up, we would be happy to give you a shout out here on the podcast and list the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2100+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Here is Vince Y from Pasadena, CA speaking in 1987 in Lubbock TX, at the Lubbock Conference. He is a guy with a quick wit and a good sense of humor. This is a decent recording for 1987, it had a hum and sounded pretty hollow but it cleaned up fairly well. Repost from early 2019. Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event: Northwest Girlstock 4/21 - 4/23. The 6th Ann. Girlstock Women's Big Book 12 Step Conference. Join over 500 Northwest woman in recovery in Bellingham WA. for a woman's 12 step weekend. Details: https://scast.us/gstock AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up, we would be happy to give you a shout out here on the podcast and list the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2100+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Welcome to The Change Officer (TCO) Special Episode from Step Conference 2023! TCO has set up a booth at the largest tech festival in Dubai, where emerging markets and global startups come together. In this episode, TCO's host Ivan Zeljković speaks with Sana Bagersh, a senior executive with extensive international business experience. Sana Bagersh is an expert in partnership building, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. She is the founder of Tamakkan, a company that focuses on incubation and acceleration for startups.In this episode, Sana talks about her new book, "What a Leader ShouldBe," which reveals the characteristics that leaders should have today. Shealso speaks about Tamakkan and its three pillars of entrepreneurship, innovation,and leadership. Sana emphasizes the importance of public policy and governmental decisions that drive change down to startups and SMEs. In addition, Sana discusses her communication frameworks for smart cities, community programming and engagement, and thought leadership platforms and thinktanks. In conclusion, Sana believes that technology can be a pivot that takes us in an exciting direction of more compassionate living, kinder cities, more equity, and more opportunity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/ This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/ Check out Poddster studio based in Dubai Media City: poddster.com/podcast-studio-dubai/ They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer FOLLOW THE CHANGE OFFICER: www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast/Twitter - twitter.com/changeofficer_TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thechangeofficer

This is a workshop led by Jim K (he got sober in 1980 at 17 years old) he leads a workshop from WACYPAA15 held in Las Vegas from 2012 on the topic of The Sermon On The Mount, a book written by Emmet Fox and first published in 1935. It is one of the books used by folks in the earliest days of AA before the Big Book was written. Repost from mid 2019. Lastly if you are in the PNW check out the event listed below. There is some Q & A at the back end of this workshop, some of the comments are difficult to hear...fyi If you are interested in reading Sermon On The Mount, you can pick up a copy here ( https://amzn.to/2SB5cLT ) Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event: Northwest Girlstock 4/21 - 4/23. The 6th Ann. Girlstock Women's Big Book 12 Step Conference. Join over 500 Northwest woman in recovery in Bellingham WA. for a woman's 12 step weekend. Details: https://scast.us/gstock AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up, we would be happy to give you a shout out here on the podcast and list the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2100+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

In this episode of The Change Officer Podcast's Step Conference Special series, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Richard Fitzgerald, the CEO and Founder of Augustus Media. Richard shares the story of how Lovin Dubai, a blog and social media outlet, grew into a Middle Eastern digital media company with a mission to be the 'New Media' company of choice in the region.Richard talks about his background as a Regional Social Media Director at Mindshare for the MENA region and how he left his high-paying job to pursue his passion for creating community and offering relevant information to local people. He emphasizes the importance of gathering an audience before thinking about making profits in the new media landscape.The conversation then turns to Augustus Media's expansion into Lovin Saudi and Smashi, a business news network streaming live from the heart of the Arab world. Richard highlights that Smashi is not just about business news but is also broadcasting live local sports events, which has helped them gain even more subscribers.Throughout the episode, Richard emphasizes the importance of innovation and breaking the mould in marketing communications to generate profitable growth. He also shares his vision for Augustus Media to continue evolving and adapting to the perpetually changing media environment.If you want to hear about the challenges and successes of building a digital media company in the Middle East, tune in to this episode of The Change Officer Podcast's Step Special series with Richard FitzGerald of Augustus Media.This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

Rachel is back with another inspiring interview from our exclusive series at Step Conference. This time, she's chatting to Denise Schmitz, the founder of We Love Art. Denise founded her startup, We Love Art, in 2013 when she moved to Dubai and found herself in need of community and creative experiences. We Love Art's mission is to spread happiness by empowering anyone to create art, whether it is through their online or in-person events, painting courses, or curated Art Boxes which allow their clients to craft their own masterpieces at home. Join us for the conversation to learn: How We Love Art's teaching methods empower their clients to achieve more than they ever thought possible How Denise innovated during the height of the pandemic and successfully grew her business Advice that has helped her on her journey as an entrepreneur Denise's insights into balancing the creative and business aspects of running a company Host: Rachel MeulemanDiscover We Love Art online: https://www.weloveart.com/

We're here with another great episode of The Change Officer special series from Step Conference! Our guest is Ahmed Hazem Dakroury, CEO of Falak Startups, a Cairo-based company with a mission to find and empower talented and ambitious seed-stage tech startup founders. Falak is passionate about helping them thrive in the region's rapidly changing entrepreneurship landscape.Ahmed spoke about the main idea behind Falak and advised on how founders can build scalable startups with development and evolution always at the core of their businesses. He spoke about the challenges startups face in Egypt and the importance of building a team who will drive the company's goals.Listen to Ahmed speaking about:His passion for entrepreneurshipFunding opportunities and challengesThe future of Falak StartupsHost: Rachel MeulemanDiscover Falak Startups online: https://falakstartups.com

Bitcoins, Metaverse, and NFTs are buzzwords that have been around for a while, and everyone is either investing in them, talking about it, or wondering what they are! These terms and more are a part of Web3; A new version of the web that has been making some noise in recent times. Riyad from MEVP participated in a panel at STEP Conference 2022 to discuss: Web3: A buzzword or a new reality? and we caught up with him after to discuss where MEVP stands on Web3, what the future looks like, what startups in the NFT space seem exciting, and how the startup ecosystem has evolved in the Middle East over the last decade. Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) is the Pioneer and one of the largest and most active venture capital firms in MENA with more than $300 million in Assets Under Management. MEVP invests in the early and growth stages of innovative technology companies run by talented entrepreneurs in the Middle East Region with a focus on the GCC and Levant countries. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCa27qyza_I Contact MEVP here: https://www.mevp.com/ or Connect with Riyad here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riyad/ Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://instagram.com/startuphustleme?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on: startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup: https://ejarcar.com Get in touch with Yellow here: https://welcometoyellow.com/ If you are looking to start a new business in the Middle East, or are looking for information on how to grow your startup, this podcast is for you! Join us on our journey as we build our own startup, Ejarcar.com, and hear success stories from established entrepreneurs and VCs in the Middle East. Startup Hustle Middle East is a weekly podcast, hosted by Siddharth and Mamta Varerkar. This podcast will cover topics like how to build a lean startup, how to pitch, growth-hacking tips to market your product and we also interview leading thought-leaders in the Middle East. You can find our audio podcast on all podcast platforms - apple podcasts, google podcasts, castbox, spotify, itunes etc. If you have the Anchor app, you can also leave us a voice note to be featured in an upcoming episode. #KeepOnHustling If you have the Anchor app, you can also leave us a voice note to be featured in an upcoming episode. Connect with us #StartupHustleME

This episode of The Change Officer Podcast from Step Conference is a special one. We hosted Maha Alkhalawi, Assistant Director for Innovative Culture & Ecosystems at EY. EY is a London-based company focused on building a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society while building trust in the capital markets.We discussed our fast-paced global environment and our role in the future, whatever it may be. Maha and Vuk unpacked the current revolution of the modern workplace and the concept of a 4-day workweek.Join the conversation to learn about: - The role of art and visual storytelling in changing behaviour for long-term impact- Distrust towards information from mainstream media and if there is a way to disrupt this space- The importance of intentionality in how we approach all areas of our lives Host: Vuk Zlatarov Discover EY online: https://www.ey.com/en_uk

Elie Skaf, co-founder and CEO of Right Farm, a start-up disrupting the food value chain in the MENAPT region, dropped by our hub at Step Conference. We had a great conversation about implementing data and technology solutions into the agriculture space.He highlighted two challenges that the Right Farm tries to solve: food services and access to local produce.Listen to Elie speak about:- Right Farm's powerful origin story - The problems that AgTech can solve - The need to address the UAE's food waste management issueHost: Vuk Zlatarov Check out Right Farm: https://www.rightfarm.com

The new episode of the Change Officer special series from Step Conference is here.In this episode we had the honor to meet Mamoun Hmedan, CCO & Managing Director - MENA & India at Wego.com. Wego is a company that provides award-winning travel search websites and top-ranked mobile apps for travelers living in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East regions.Mamoun spoke about challenges that the travel industry faced when COVID-19 hit and how Wego pivoted to generate revenue during these times.Find out more about:- Why Wego acquired online travel agency Cleartrip - The future of Wego- How to fight against global players in a competitive market.Enjoy!#TheChangeOfficerStep 2022 Conference: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

Another amazing episode of our Special Series from Step Conference is live! Our guest is Youssef Salem, 29 years old CFO of Swvl, soon to become one of the youngest CFOs of a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq.In this episode, Youssef unraveled the opportunities that Swvl discovered in the mass transit space that brought them so much success.He clarified what problems are emerging in the region and what can we do to solve them with the help of technology.Youssef offered his special insights about:- The future of Swvl- Public transport that is powered by consumer technology- Why patience is pivotal for the autonomous vehicle future.Enjoy!#TheChangeOfficerCheck out Swvl: https://www.swvl.com/Step 2022 Conference: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

Step conference,  Cybersecurity and Consumers' Data Protection - Step 2022you can't talk about NFTs, crypto, or our digital future without understanding its backbone - data & cybersecurity.Why?50% is how much more data we're using online this year than in 2020 (The World Bank)$10.5 trillion is the predicted global cybercrime cost by 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures).$6.53 million, is the average cost per cyberbreach in UAE & Saudi ArabiaAnd we are the ones paying the price, how can we protect ourselves? I spoke a panel of experts at Step Conference 2022 to discuss what we should all be talking about.Amine Belarbi, CEO/Founder Project CypherRudy Shoushany

A brand new episode of The Change Officer Special Series from Step Conference is here!Our guest is Jeremy Crane, CEO of Yellow Door Energy, the leading distributed solar developer in MEA, with over 120 megawatts of solar assets in the UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.Jeremy shared his perspective about the future of energy consumption and opportunities that can derive from investing in solar energy in the MENA region.Tune in to learn about:-Battery-powered future-The full takeover of electric cars-Building the world for our children.Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficerCheck out Yellow Door Energy: https://www.yellowdoorenergy.com/Step 2022 Conference: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

We get market and economic reaction to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, as US stock markets staged a surprise rally late on Thursday. Looking at what it means for global economies and inflation with Khatijah Haque of Emirates NBD. And what it says about cryptocurrencies suitability as a safe haven asset with crypto expert Bitcoin Matt. Plus, we talk e-commerce with one of the top bosses from Amazon HQ in Seattle. Paul Misener is Vice-President for Global Innovation – he's in Dubai for the Step Conference, and he joins us live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step conference,  Cybersecurity and Consumers' Data Protection - Step 2022you can't talk about NFTs, crypto, or our digital future without understanding its backbone - data & cybersecurity.Why?50% is how much more data we're using online this year than in 2020 (The World Bank)$10.5 trillion is the predicted global cybercrime cost by 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures).$6.53 million, is the average cost per cyberbreach in UAE & Saudi ArabiaAnd we are the ones paying the price, how can we protect ourselves? I spoke a panel of experts at Step Conference 2022 to discuss what we should all be talking about.Amine Belarbi, CEO/Founder Project CypherRudy Shoushany

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This week on Streams of Progress, while at the 2020 Step Conference we sat down with various speakers who were in Dubai for this occasion.This episode’s guest is Robert Scoble from Infinite Retina, where he shared some highlights from his keynote talk about Spatial Computing.These mini episodes offer insights into the trends they are seeing from their respective roles as well as their thoughts on the MENA startup ecosystem and their takeaways from the 2020 Step Conference.Please enjoy this discussion with one of our guest speakers and be sure to check out more episodes from the 2020 Step Conference. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Streams of Progress, while at the 2020 Step Conference we sat down with various speakers who were in Dubai for this occasion.This episode’s guest is Alicia Sornson from Village Capital, where she gives us some highlights into their recent Finance Forward initiative in the MENA region.These mini episodes offer insights into the trends they are seeing from their respective roles as well as their thoughts on the MENA startup ecosystem and their takeaways from the 2020 Step Conference.Please enjoy this discussion with one of our guest speakers and be sure to check out more episodes from the 2020 Step Conference. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Streams of Progress, while at the 2020 Step Conference we sat down with various speakers who were in Dubai for this occasion.This episode’s guest is Hasan Haider from 500 Startups, where as a regional venture capitalist, provides us some insights into the 500 Falcons Fund.These mini episodes offer insights into the trends they are seeing from their respective roles as well as their thoughts on the MENA startup ecosystem and their takeaways from the 2020 Step Conference.Please enjoy this discussion with one of our guest speakers and be sure to check out more episodes from the 2020 Step Conference. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Streams of Progress, while at the 2020 Step Conference we sat down with various speakers who were in Dubai for this occasion.This episode’s guest is Jeremiah Owyang from Kaleido Insights, where he provides some highlights from his keynote talk about the six digital eras.These mini episodes offer insights into the trends they are seeing from their respective roles as well as their thoughts on the MENA startup ecosystem and their takeaways from the 2020 Step Conference.Please enjoy this discussion with one of our guest speakers and be sure to check out more episodes from the 2020 Step Conference. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This year Startup hustle Middle East is a media partner again at Step conference, and we are giving away two tickets to Step conference, taking place on 11th and 12th feb, at Dubai Internet City. All you need to do for a chance to win is, leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to the podcast, screenshot the review, post it as an Instagram story and tag @startuphustleme We are giving away two tickets to two lucky winners! Winners will be announced on 2nd Feb on our Instagram channel - @startuphustleme In this episode, we also talk about our experience as visitors, speakers, exhibitors and media partners at STEP conferences in the past years, and why it’s a must-attend event for all entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and people interested in the startup scene. Check out STEP here: https://stepconference.com/ Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on: startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup: https://ejarcar.com Get in touch with Yellow here: https://welcometoyellow.com/ If you are looking to start a new business in the Middle East, or are looking for information on how to grow your startup, this podcast is for you! Join us on our journey as we build our own startup, Ejarcar.com, and hear success stories from established entrepreneurs and VCs in the Middle East. Startup Hustle Middle East is a weekly podcast, hosted by Siddharth and Mamta Varerkar. This podcast will cover topics like how to build a lean startup, how to pitch, growth-hacking tips to market your product and we also interview leading thought-leaders in the Middle East. You can find our audio podcast on all podcast platforms - apple podcasts, google podcasts, castbox, spotify, itunes etc. If you have the Anchor app, you can also leave us a voice note to be featured in an upcoming episode. #KeepOnHustling

University is not just about getting a piece of paper but engaging with experiences beyond the classroom.Employers' expectations are higher – if you don’t have internship experience it is increasingly difficult to get a graduate job.The current market means more and more companies offering internships and the experience students get is a lot more realistic, hands-on, and therefore enriching.Mark Lomas, Lecturer in Media at Middlesex University Dubai, talks to Edarabia about the importance of securing an internship and the best ways to get work experience during your studies. From how an internship will allow you to stand out in a competitive market, to the value of industry experience in niche companies, to being proactive and building your reputation, to the benefits of using your holidays to secure your internships and how this will benefit you in the classroom. Mark recommends the following tips:1. Your internship will make you stand out 2. Take internship experience in niche companies 3. Get out there, make an impression 4. Take your internship during the holidays About Mark LomasMark holds a NCTJ Certificate in Journalism from News Associates (UK) and a BA in Politics and American Studies from the University of Nottingham (UK). He previously worked as General Editor for ESPN FC (London). Digital Managing Editor for Sport360 (UAE) and has worked as a freelance writer for publications including Esquire, London Evening Standard, FourFourTwo, Manchester United, The Times, Edgar, and Shortlist. A Member of the Sports Journalists Association (UK), Mark has participated as a moderator at conferences in Dubai including the Future Sports City Summit, STEP Conference, and the UAE National Journalism Conference. His classroom teaching covers both contemporary and digital journalism.Support the show (https://www.edarabia.com/edtalk/)

Application deadline is approaching for the Forward KSA Accelerator program by AstroLabs, if your startup has significant traction and at least 1 Saudi (co-)founder then you are eligible to apply ; BeyondCapital was awarded $450K from Mercy Corps to collaborate and invest in rising early-stage start-ups in Jordan ; STEP Group, organizers of the annual technology festival, STEP Conference, has launched Dreamers, a platform dedicated to preparing children with skills needed to succeed for the jobs of tomorrow ; Careem enters micro-mobility space with acquisition of Cyacle, the UAE-based bikeshare company ; Emirates NBD, one of the biggest banking groups in the region, has recently opened a Virtual Reality (VR) Academy to make their employees more efficient through an engaging and intuitive learning experience ; Eksab, the leading Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform in MENA and the GCC, announced a six-figure seed investment from 500 Startups as it looks to capitalize on the prestigious African Cup of Nations being hosted in Egypt for the first time in more than a decade ; Amazon Prime has launched in the UAE and is available to customers for AED16 ($4.4) per month, or AED140 ($38) per year ; Domino's Pizza, the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, and Nuro, the robotics company transforming local commerce, are partnering on autonomous pizza delivery pilot in Houston ; Orcas, the mobile application that connects parents and students with tutors and babysitters, has raised $500K in a pre-Series A funding round led by Algebra Ventures, Egypt’s leading VC fund, with participation from NFX Capital ; Tenderd, a heavy equipment rental marketplace for the construction industry in the MENA region, has launched with the region’s largest seed funding round of $5.8 million from a spectrum of high profile San Francisco and international investors ; The Hunger Games is getting a prequel next year that takes place 64 years before the first book, set for release on May 19th, 2020. Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.

Step Conference 2019 – Paul Dix & David Cameron Q&A Paul Dix (@pauldixtweets) David Cameron @realdcameron STEP (@STeachersEP) STEP 2019 Conference | STEP

John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Step Conference 2019 Keynote 1: John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills. Introduced by David Cameron John Swinney @JohnSwinney David Cameron @realdcameron STEP (@STeachersEP) | Twitter STEP 2019 Conference | STEP

Step Conference 2019 David Cameron Step Conference 2019 David Cameron “Trumping ACES”  – how do we promote well being? Recorded at the Step Conference David Cameron @realdcameron STEP (@STeachersEP) | Twitter STEP 2019 Conference | STEP

Get it Right for Girls The introduction to a workshop by Jenny Kemp and Aileen Lynch: Why schools need to “Get it Right for Girls”: the dangerous consequences of misogyny.

STEP is one of the largest startup and tech conferences in the UAE, and we had the chance to talk to the man who started it all - Ray Dargham. STEP conference is a startup with a mission push the startup ecosystem forward and Ray has managed to create a successful platform for founders, investors and early adopters. STEP just wrapped up its 7th year and ended it with some exciting news - for the first time ever, STEP Saudi will be held on March 25th in Riyadh. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: X Check out STEP Saudi conference here: https://saudi.stepconference.com/ Find out more about Ray Dargham here: https://twitter.com/raydargham?lang=en Follow us on Social or use #StartupHustleME to connect: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustleme https://www.instagram.com/startuphust... https://www.twitter.com/startuphustleme www.linkedin.com/company/startup-hustle-middle-east/ Email us on: startup.hustle.me@gmail.com Visit our Car rental startup: https://ejarcar.com Get in touch with Yellow here: https://welcometoyellow.com/ If you have the Anchor app, you can also leave us a voice note to be featured in an upcoming episode. Connect with us #StartupHustleME

Show Takeaways:On how the MENA startup ecosystem has evolved over the last few years…We’ve seen people moving to the UAE to launch their startups because they see the opportunities of starting their businesses. So we’ve seen the market mature over the last few years. Fintech regulators at FSRA and DFSA are creating new frameworks for new types of startups to operate. Regulators don’t like to regulate in a vacuum, they are looking for guinea pigs that they will craft the regulations around.On where the MENA startup ecosystem is heading next and the challenges they face…The sky’s the limit – Amazon creating new possibilities, official unicorn with Careem, it’s drawing talented individuals into the startup ecosystem, who might be in a high paying jobs, seeing exits and such liquidity events attract more talent in the space.On challenges that startups in the UAE face within the legal framework that could be improved…It’s costly to start and operate a startup within the UAE, thus the evolution of operating licenses would allow faster turn around and for a cheaper cost. Government has recognized this and is working towards it – it takes a certain shift in mindset. If you truly want to become a knowledge economy hub, need to take steps and possibly sacrifice traditional drivers of the current economy.On the Step Conference…Being able to connect and collaborate with people who are also along the entrepreneurial path can be beneficial for entrepreneurs and Step Conference allows that entrepreneurial networking to occur. Check out more episodes from the 2018 Step Conference Series and learn more about Support Legal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Show Takeaways:On how the MENA startup ecosystem has evolved over the last few years…A few years back we would’ve only seen early stage startups, where as now we are seeing exits and substantial scale ups occurring, with the advent of the region’s first unicorns (e.g. Careem) and the acquisition of Souq.com by Amazon.On where the MENA startup ecosystem is heading next and the challenges they face…The markets are fragmented and the amount of VC money is still behind other markets (as a percentage of their GDP); so funding and access-to-market needs to be improve to truly achieve the region’s potential. The scaling process is slowed down in such a fragmented market, we don’t see what we see in other huge markets such as United States, China or India. The role of government support also plays a factor – the research that comes from other governments also contributes to their own startup ecosystems.On the Step Conference…When one explores the Step Conference, one can see that this ecosystem is happening and growing. There is an energetic vibe one can sense at the Step Conference, the entrepreneurs and startups are solving problems of the market and one needs to support them. Check out more episodes from the 2018 Step Conference Series and learn more about Wamda Capital. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Show Takeaways:On the MENA startup ecosystem’s entrepreneurs…Startups that succeed in this region have been the ones that were able to make great strategic partnerships, beyond just the right investors. On what is needed for MENA startup ecosystem to develop…More investors need to get involved at an early stage. We need more early stage investment for startups. These tend to be riskier bets for investors but such types of investments are part of the growth we see in places like Silicon Valley.On the Step Conference this year…One of the sessions this year was about thinking global and moving beyond region. From the brand, to product offering. The importance of scaling global and thinking global begins from the start.Check out more episodes from the 2018 Step Conference Series and learn more about 360VUZ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Show Takeaways:On how the MENA startup ecosystem has evolved over the last few years…We’ve seen the MENA region growing aggressively from all fronts, hence the reason why Techstars decided to recently launch Techstars Dubai in the region.On the increased deal flows in the MENA startup ecosystem…The startups involved in these deal flow appear to be within hot industries that align with the government’s vision for the future. There is a lot of demand for their market solutions from consumers as well as investors.On the Step Conference…As a newcomer to the MENA startup ecosystem, Vijay was able to make new connections and get a pulse of the MENA startup ecosystem at the Step Conference.Check out more episodes from the 2018 Step Conference Series and learn more about Techstars Dubai. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ray Dargham, an ambitious entrepreneur straight out of university is known for founding the Step Group behind the popular Step Conference as well as many other media properties such as Stepfeed, YallaFeed and Arab Vines to name a few.He is also the co-founder and a partner at Spider Frogs, a future technology consultancy agency working with corporations.Listen to learn more about how he started his venture and his bold vision for where Step is going next! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the crew is joined by Bahaa (co-founder of Step Conference) and the friend of the show Big Hass to discuss the exciting up and coming Step Conference event and it's latest edition Step Music. #WelcomeToYourTribe   Step Conference is the largest interactive gathering in MENA bringing thousands of entrepreneurs, investors and tech & media enthusiasts together with the best of technology, digital and entertainment industries in a 2-day event loaded with talks, exhibitions and signature happenings. STEP Music in partnership with Anghami is bringing together music leaders, record labels, producers and artists together under one roof to explore the latest trends, challenges and the future of the regional music industry – all combined with live performances from some of the region’s top independent artists! ---- The Dukkan Show is hosted by OT, Irshad, Toofless, and Reem www.dukkanshow.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

For episode 5 of the Dubai Wave Podcast, we are thrilled to present Dubai's ultimate tech insider, Ray Dargham, founder of the region's top tech conference, the Step Conference, taking place April 5-7 at the Dubai International Marine Club.Produced by Dr. Spencer Striker, Digital Media Professor at the American University in Dubai, the show is created with the help of a talented student production team at AUD.A man of great energy and many talents, Ray is the Co-Founder and CEO of the STEP Group, a new media & technology company whose products include news and digital content platforms (stepfeed.com and yallafeed.com) as well as the Step Conference - the largest technology and startup conference in the MENA region. In our thoughtful discussion, Ray provides the lay of the land of the Dubai tech scene, and tells the story of how he created the Step Conference to become the SXSW of the Middle East, and how he has scaled it up, year after year, forming a nexus for the Dubai tech industry. He also provides insight into his growth strategies around his popular, innovative content platform, stepfeed.com, which promises a whole new way of publishing and sharing news in the Middle East. For anyone interested in understanding the emerging Dubai tech scene, check out our awesome conversation with Ray Dargham, Dubai's ultimate tech insider. The concept with Dubai Wave is to look at big picture Dubai. Each episode will focus on a unique topic, such as Dubai Fitness; Dubai Social Media; Dubai Food Scene; Dubai Music, etc., with the goal to illuminate a 360-degree viewpoint of all the exciting things happening here, the gem of the Middle East. The impressive guest list to date includes the founders of two of Dubai’s most popular food blogs (Dubai Foodie Scene); the founder of Dubai’s most influential MMA gym, Tam Khan (Dubai MMA); successful entrepreneur, Anas Bukhash (Dubai Entrepreneurship); the editor of What’s On Dubai, Laura Coughlin (Dubai Magazines); the host of Virgin Radio, Brent Black, (Dubai Radio). Previously, Dr. Striker, with help from talented Digital Media and MBRSC students, launched a successful podcast called Digital Media & Tech in Dubai, focused on the Dubai tech industry, with eight episodes to date, featuring some of Dubai’s most exciting digital thought leaders.  Hosted by:Spencer Striker, PhD, Digital Media professor at the American University in Dubaihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerstriker& Basma Abdou, AUD Digital Media studentSpecial Guest:Ray Dargham, Co-Founder & CEO of the STEP Grouphttps://stepconference.com/Special thanks to Reina Dib and Joy Semaan of the AUD Marcom TeamProduced by Spencer Striker, PhDEdited by Peter MoussaCrewed by Rami HawaAudio engineering by AUD Digital Media’s own Anil Mathew James

This week the crew is joined by Bahaa (co-founder of Step Conference) and the friend of the show Big Hass to discuss the exciting up and coming Step Conference event and it's latest edition Step Music. #WelcomeToYourTribe   Step Conference is the largest interactive gathering in MENA bringing thousands of entrepreneurs, investors and tech & media enthusiasts together with the best of technology, digital and entertainment industries in a 2-day event loaded with talks, exhibitions and signature happenings. STEP Music in partnership with Anghami is bringing together music leaders, record labels, producers and artists together under one roof to explore the latest trends, challenges and the future of the regional music industry – all combined with live performances from some of the region's top independent artists! ---- The Dukkan Show is hosted by OT, Irshad, Toofless, and Reem www.dukkanshow.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LDS Twelve-Step Conference to be Held at UVU in Orem, UT, Next WeekWhat is addiction?  What are the Twelve Steps?  How do they fit together with the gospel? As authors of books on using the Twelve-Step process to receive healing and recovery through the atonement of Jesus Christ, and as recovering addicts themselves, Phil and Colleen Harrison are the perfect guides to share the hope available to sufferers of addiction everywhere.  In a candid and informative interview, you'll learn about the free Twelve-Step Conference to be held at UVU on August 13th and 14th of this year, plus find out about ongoing resources at Heart-t-Heart.org.  That's where you can for a .pdf flier of the conference schedule and topics.Whether you're interested for yourself or a loved one, whether you struggle with an addiction or compulsion or not, there is much here to learn about humility, about how closely the Lord walks with us in our weaknesses, and what it really means to have "weak things become strong," as the Lord promises in the book of Ether.  That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...