E5: Samer Hamadeh on building F&B brands that...

Gaurav Biswas, Founder & CEO of Trukker, joins Loulou for a timely conversation on what happens to GCC supply chains when the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted. They unpack how cargo was rerouted through alternate ports, land bridges, and trucking networks while food security, indust ...  عرض المزيد

Philip Bahoshy, Founder & CEO of Magnitt, and Ziad Awad, Founder & CEO of Awad Capital, join Loulou for episode 100 of With Loulou. Recorded during a period of regional uncertainty, this conversation looks at what is really happening across MENA private markets, venture capital, ...  عرض المزيد

Over a decade ago, a young man left behind his masters program to move to the UAE. It didn't take long for him to spot an opportunity to branch out on his own and today--as much as he hates the term--can only be defined as a serial entrepreneur. Pull up a chair & join our season ...  عرض المزيد

(0:46) The guys break down Frank Slootman (Snowflake founder’s) Linkedin post, (7:45) Sam brings up Rocket Internet, a German company that clones mainstream startups in smaller geographic markets. They scale quickly and are formulaic, (8:30) Sam is fascinated by Danny Meyer, foun ...  عرض المزيد

My guest Sophia Sleiman, Founder and CEO of Mantoushe, Real Food, Lebanese fusion restaurants operating Four branches out of UAE. In this first instalment of two episodes, Sophia and I talk about her beginning, what inspired her to become an entrepreneur and all that she has lear ...  عرض المزيد

Ever wondered how you build a business from scratch?

Seven years ago Brittney Saunders started a business in her garage.

Today it’s grown to an 8-figure empire with almost 60 employees, four retail shops and a booming online store. 

Big Business is a brand ...