E81:The families that shaped MENA and what lies ahead for them?

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E98: Nana's $212M collapse, MENA funding -37% YoY, late-stage freeze in the Iran war, the AI thesis in the GPT-6 era

After nine months off the mic, With Loulou returns with a new format: dissecting global and regional events and what they mean for the MENA economy. First guest back is Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner and co-founder of Nuwa Capital — a $100M GCC-focused VC firm with 53 portfoli ...  Show more

Special Episode: When War Stops Feeling Far Away | Mo Gawdat

In this special episode, Loulou Khazen speaks with Mo Gawdat about fear, uncertainty, and the psychological impact of war. في هذه الحلقة الخاصة، تتحاور لولو خازن مع مو جودة حول الخوف وعدم اليقين والتأثير النفسي للحروب. As the Gulf faces a moment that can no longer be ignored, thi ...  Show more

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