Starting Up with Virtuzone Podcast

15 Jun 2021. Many founders may feel overwhelmed with the thought of growing their company and ramping up operations, especially during uncertain times. So, what do you need to do to grow your company successfully? How can you avoid the big mistakes? We speak with scaling up coach Warsha Joshi who talks about the importance of strategy. Plus, Manfred Meyer, the co-founder of Opontia, a new startup that buys and scales e-commerce brands, tells us about his company's plans.

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08 Jun 2021. In an increasingly competitive market, how do you stop your ideas and work from being stolen or copied? Do you copyright or Trademark, and how does this work? Legal expert Charles DerSahakian, the Managing Partner at law firm CVML, gives his advice. Plus, we speak with Manar Mahmassani, the Co-Founder of the latest property crowdfunding platform, called Stake, about their plans for expansion and how they differentiate their company and protect their brand.

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01 Jun 2021. According to reports and statistics, cybercrime is increasing around the world – with threats getting more sophisticated. And, it’s not just affecting big business. We hear from Desert Totes founder Jody MacDonald whose online business was recently hacked. She tells us about the impact on her business and customers, and gives her advice for others. Meanwhile, cyber security expert Chris Papathanasiou, the CTO at digital bank Finvault, joins us to give his tips about what to do if you fall victim to cybercrime. 

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25 May 2021. Finance and accounting issues are a major source of concern for many SMEs and startups. We discuss how you can avoid making mistakes and better manage your money. Accounting expert Rayhan Aleem, the Founder and Managing Partner at Alpha Pro Partners, reveals the common mistakes he sees entrepreneurs make. Plus, the Founder and CEO of Trukker, dubbed the 'Uber for Trucks' talks about his company's incredible growth and gives his advice for entrepreneurs.

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18 May 2021. We discuss all things leadership. What skills do you need to lead a team, whether you’re a small operation with a few people or a larger business? Is leadership training something that startups need, or is it best left to the big corporates? The Executive Director of Sustain Leadership Hanane Benkhallouk gives her advice for startups and SMEs. Meanwhile, Monish Chandiramani, the co-founder of the latest e-grocery app, Yeepeey, discusses starting the new business, plus how much time he puts into the company.

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04 May 2021: We discuss the opportunities for entrepreneurs in Dubai, and the UAE, and whether it has become the startup capital of the world. We speak with the CEO of Dubai SME, Abdul Baset Al Janahi, about how the landscape is changing for entrepreneurs and what the government is doing to support business. Meanwhile, Capital Club Dubai CEO Vic Barreto joins us to discuss how the high profile members club is expanding its focus to startups and SMEs.

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27 April 2021: We discuss how start-ups can make their mark in the Food and Beverage industry and talk about tapping into the billion dollar coffee market. We speak with Krush Brands CEO and founder, Ian Ohan, and Ali Al Ebrahim, the founder of online coffee marketplace COFE.

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20 April 2021: We discuss all things funding and investment, including how to get investors interested in your company. We speak to Sky Kurtz, the Co-Founder and CEO of  Pure Harvest who talks about his funding journey and advice for new start-ups, while Noor Sweid, the Founder and General Partner at Global Ventures explains what investors are looking for in the current market.

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13 April 2021: We discuss how to get ahead in the competitive online retail market. Leila Al Marashi, CEO and founder of Cado Gifting, explains why she set up her APP, while Vladimir Radojevic, CEO and co-founder of Dresos, talks about launching his online styling service during a pandemic.

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