Syria: Starting a business in a warzone

As economic uncertainty continues, many workers are becoming more cautious about taking the next step in their careers. Vishala Sri-Pathma examines who's staying put and why. Presenter/producer: Vishala Sri-PathmaYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Picture: A bored of ...  Show more

Headspace started life as a mindfulness app. Now it's partnering with the US Navy and investing in artificial intelligence for mental health support.The company's CEO Tom Pickett speaks to us about therapy, the increasing role of technology, and tackling burnout at scale.If you'd ...  Show more

What's the best strategy for starting a business from nothing? What if you have to start over - either in a new country or because of a business failure or setback in life? We hear from a Syrian refugee who started her cheese making business from the ground up and from South Afri ...  Show more

Khalid has a passion for breaking things and moving fast. He is an experienced entrepreneur reshaping the tutoring industry in the Middle East. Khalid founded AlGooru in 2018, after just graduating from his business bachelor’s degree, raising over 2 million dollars in seed invest ...  Show more

Today, we're delighted to have Hala Gebran, the founder of Halo Halo Printworks, as our guest. Hala's business journey is a testament to persistence, passion, and creativity. She started with a unique concept, crafting Arabic-inspired greeting cards that bridge language barriers. ...  Show more

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 ...  Show more