The PowerTalk Show | BusinessTalksWeekly.com

Navin Shetty
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The PowerTalk Show is a weekly interview series featuring unfiltered conversations with CEOs, founders, and industry leaders in business, finance, fintech, real estate, hospitality, and technology. Hosted by Navin Shetty — B2B strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Business Talks Weekly — the show is produced from Dubai and covers the UAE, GCC, and global markets with a depth you won't find in a press release. Each episode goes beyond the highlight reel. Guests share the decisions, failures, pivots, and breakthroughs that built their businesses — and the practical insight that founders and executives can act on immediately. Whether you are building a company in the Gulf, expanding into the MENA region, tracking the fintech and real estate markets, or leading through disruption — The PowerTalk Show gives you a seat at the table with the people who are actually doing it. New episodes every Tuesday. Published on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and BusinessTalksWeekly.com. To be considered as a guest, contact press@businesstalksweekly.com

  1. The Oil Market Truth Nobody Talks About — Abed Aish Breaks It Down

    Feb 25 ·  Video

    The Oil Market Truth Nobody Talks About — Abed Aish Breaks It Down

    What does it really take to run a large-scale fuel distribution and retail operation in one of the world's most regulated markets — California? In this episode of the PowerTalk Show, host Navin Shetty sits down with Abed Aish, Chief Operating Officer of Double AA Corporation — a San Francisco-based fuel distributor, wholesale operator, and retail gas station network that has been serving California and beyond for over 40 years. Abed brings a sharp, no-nonsense perspective to some of the most pressing questions in the energy world today: Why are oil prices surprisingly low despite ongoing geopolitical tensions? What does the EV revolution really mean for traditional fuel businesses? And how is a family-run enterprise using AI to stay competitive in a fast-changing market? Inside this episode: ✅The global oil demand slump and the "China Factor." ✅Why Hybrids are a bigger threat to fuel volume than EVs. ✅Navigating the "Boutique Blends" and volatility of the California market. ✅Leadership lessons: Working for a founder and leading by example. ✅Entrepreneurial advice: Building your own tools with AI. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, energy professional, or simply curious about how fuel gets from the refinery to your tank — this episode is packed with insight and real-world experience. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with business leaders, founders, and industry operators. If you are interested in featuring as a guest on The PowerTalk Show and spreading your product, service, or brand across our audience, please reach out to us at press@businesstalksweekly.com #FuelIndustry #EnergyBusiness #DoubleAACorporation #CaliforniaFuel #PowerTalkShow #Entrepreneurship #FamilyBusiness #OilAndGas #EVs #AI #BusinessLeadership #WholesaleFuel #StartupAdvice

    16 min
  2. Why Your Skincare Routine is Failing: A PhD Biochemist Explains

    Feb 23 ·  Video

    Why Your Skincare Routine is Failing: A PhD Biochemist Explains

    Stop putting band-aids on your skin problems! 🛑 In this episode, Navin Shetty interviews Dr. Mimi Vega, a PhD biochemist and former biotech executive who is changing the way we look at skin. After 20 years in biopharma and a featured appearance on Dragon’s Den, Dr. Vega explains why the "Microbiota" is the missing link in your beauty routine. What we discuss: The difference between the gut and skin microbiota. The "Three Barriers" of the skin: Water, Oil, and Micro-flora. Why the "One Human Skin" framework applies to everyone—regardless of gender or skin type. Dr. Vega's 35-ingredient formula vs. traditional "Hero Ingredient" marketing. Entrepreneurial lessons on mindset and the "Hell Yes" rule. Dr. Vega is currently finishing a book to further simplify these complex biochemical concepts for the everyday consumer. If you’ve ever been frustrated by your skin, this is a must-watch. If you are interested to feature as a guest in The PowerTalk Show and spread your product/service or brand across our audience, please reach out to us on press@businesstalksweekly.com Collaborate with Dr Vega: https://www.instagram.com/vgambiome.ca & https://www.instagram.com/dr.mimichemistry/ Here is Dr Mimi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mireillevega/ V*GAM Biome's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vgam-biome/ #SkinScience #Microbiota #Biochemistry #HealthyAging #SkincareRevolution #DrMimiVega #PowerTalkShow

    18 min
  3. Why Your B2B "Book a Demo" Ads are Failing (and how to fix them)

    Feb 19 ·  Video

    Why Your B2B "Book a Demo" Ads are Failing (and how to fix them)

    Is LinkedIn the "gold mine" your B2B SaaS company is missing? 💎 In this episode, Navin Shetty welcomes Anthony Blatner, founder of SpeedWorks Social. With over $100M in managed ad spend, Anthony reveals the exact frameworks used by top tech brands to lower acquisition costs and scale demand. What you’ll learn: Why "specificity" is the #1 rule of B2B marketing. How to use LinkedIn's Thought Leader Ads to triple engagement. The truth about AI-generated content and why "personal touch" still wins. How to map out a 360-degree customer journey for enterprise deals. Anthony’s "Green Light" philosophy for career and business growth. Anthony also shared a powerful piece of career advice: "Follow the green lights." Look for where the flow is, where the demand is high, and double down on what’s working. Visit SpeedworkSocial.com for more information. If you are interested to feature as a guest in The PowerTalk Show and spread your product/service or brand across our audience, please reach out to us on press@businesstalksweekly.com #B2BMarketing #LinkedInAds #SaaSGrowth #DigitalAdvertising #AnthonyBlatner #PowerTalkShow

    18 min
  4. How FLOTE is Disrupting BNPL Using Real-Time Cash Flow Data

    Feb 13 ·  Video

    How FLOTE is Disrupting BNPL Using Real-Time Cash Flow Data

    Is the FICO score a relic of the past? 🏛️ In this episode, Navin Shetty talks with Peter Maher, CEO of FLOTE (Ovanti), about how they are bypassing traditional credit checks to provide liquidity to millions of "debit-only" consumers. What we cover: Why the credit score is a "lagging metric" that punishes the wrong people. How FLOTE uses cash flow data to approve users in real-time. The role of Agentic AI in building a world-class risk engine with a tiny team. Navigating the "controlled chaos" of a U.S. fintech launch for an ASX-listed player. The "Affordability for Good" philosophy. If you are interested to feature as a guest in The PowerTalk Show and spread your product/service or brand across our audience, please reach out to us on press@businesstalksweekly.com #Fintech #BNPL #CreditScore #FLOTE #PeterMaher #PowerTalkShow #PaymentsInnovation

    17 min
  5. Why You Should Give Your New Hires a Severance Package on Day 1

    Feb 9 ·  Video

    Why You Should Give Your New Hires a Severance Package on Day 1

    Is your startup scaling or just burning cash? 🔥 In this episode, Navin Shetty sits down with April Palmer (Hot Mess Boss), a venture creation expert and sales veteran who has worked with giants like ADP and American Express. April reveals why the "founder survival mode" is the biggest barrier to growth and how to use "creative audacity" to win clients. We discuss: Why "insatiable curiosity" is a better sales tool than a pitch deck. The "Severance on Day 1" hiring strategy. How to use the "They Ask, You Answer" framework to inform buyers. April’s "Cheesecake" and "Custom Newspaper" outreach tactics. The importance of solving "unsexy" problems for real revenue. Connect with April Palmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hotmessboss/  If you are interested to feature as a guest in The PowerTalk Show and spread your product/service or brand across our audience, please reach out to us on press@businesstalksweekly.com. #Scaling #SalesStrategy #FounderTips #HotMessBoss #Entrepreneurship #PowerTalkShow #AprilPalmer

    19 min
  6. 90% Cheaper Cloud Storage? The Power of DePIN and StorX Network

    Feb 4 ·  Video

    90% Cheaper Cloud Storage? The Power of DePIN and StorX Network

    Is the centralized cloud a ticking time bomb? 💣 In this episode, Navin Shetty speaks with Murphy Jo, Chief Growth Officer at StorX Network, about the revolution of decentralized storage. Learn how StorX uses encryption and sharding to protect data from hackers while cutting costs by 90% compared to Amazon and Google. What we cover: The 28-year evolution of the cloud industry. The dangers of "Hyperscaler" monopolies. How StorX shards your data across 30,000 global nodes. Why DePIN is the most important tech trend of 2026. The intersection of AI and data storage. As Murphy says, we are moving from "Trusting a Brand" to being "Secure by Design." #CloudComputing #DataPrivacy #DePIN #StorX #TechLeadership #CyberSecurity #PowerTalkShow If you are interested to feature as a guest in The PowerTalk Show and spread your product/service or brand across our audience, please reach out to us on press@businesstalksweekly.com

    18 min
  7. SAP vs. Oracle: The AI War You’re Not Prepared For | Chris Carter

    Jan 13 ·  Video

    SAP vs. Oracle: The AI War You’re Not Prepared For | Chris Carter

    Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of The PowerTalk Show! 🎙️ Our guest, Chris Carter, is a legend in the SAP and Cloud ecosystem. As the founder of AppRoyo and a MirrorReview "Top 10 Industry Influencer," Chris joins Navin Shetty to discuss the real-world application of AI in 2026.   In this episode, we cover: The evolution of SAP Joule and the "RISE" transformation. Why the "Speed of Consumption" is the real reason AI is winning. How Charging Bunny is revolutionizing EV charging via solar carbon offsets. Chris’s "Rocky Balboa" mindset for overcoming business failure. Why leaders should "push people up the ladder," even if it means they leave your company. If you are interested to feature as a guest in The PowerTalk Show and spread your product/service or brand across our audience, please reach out to us on press@businesstalksweekly.com #SAP #AI2026 #CloudComputing #Entrepreneurship #ChrisCarter #EVCharging #LeadershipTips

    21 min
  8. Why 95% of Podcasters Fail (And How to Be the 5%) | Alex Sanfilippo of PodMatch

    12/29/2025 ·  Video

    Why 95% of Podcasters Fail (And How to Be the 5%) | Alex Sanfilippo of PodMatch

    We hit 100 episodes! 🎊 To celebrate, we brought on the man who is helping thousands of creators reach their own milestones: Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch. In this episode, we discuss: The origin story of PodMatch and how it solved the "guest-finding" nightmare. Pod Value Initiative: How PodMatch pays hosts half of its profits. Why "Podfade" happens and how to prevent it. The shift toward Community-Driven content in the next 2 years. How to use SEO and AI models to grow your listenership automatically. If you are interested to feature as a guest in The PowerTalk Show and spread your product/service or brand across our audience, please reach out to us on press@businesstalksweekly.com #Podcasting #AlexSanfilippo #PodMatch #CreatorEconomy #PodcastGrowth #100Episodes #ThePowerTalkShow

    22 min
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The PowerTalk Show is a weekly interview series featuring unfiltered conversations with CEOs, founders, and industry leaders in business, finance, fintech, real estate, hospitality, and technology. Hosted by Navin Shetty — B2B strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Business Talks Weekly — the show is produced from Dubai and covers the UAE, GCC, and global markets with a depth you won't find in a press release. Each episode goes beyond the highlight reel. Guests share the decisions, failures, pivots, and breakthroughs that built their businesses — and the practical insight that founders and executives can act on immediately. Whether you are building a company in the Gulf, expanding into the MENA region, tracking the fintech and real estate markets, or leading through disruption — The PowerTalk Show gives you a seat at the table with the people who are actually doing it. New episodes every Tuesday. Published on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and BusinessTalksWeekly.com. To be considered as a guest, contact press@businesstalksweekly.com

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