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Scale or Fail is a podcast on Mira Business FM about startups, growth, and the hard lessons of building a company. Each episode features founders, investors, and operators sharing real stories and practical insights on what it takes to scale a startup or watch it fail.

há 5 dias

The UAE Startup Renting Out Fine Jewelry

Forget buying jewelry. A UAE startup wants you to subscribe to it. Members get access to real gold and lab-grown diamond pieces that they can wear, swap and change without committing to ownership. So, is jewelry subscription the next big thing, or a business model that will fail? Today on Scale or Fail, Tim Elliott speaks to ICONEC founder Vandan Jain about why he thinks the UAE is ready to move from owning jewelry to accessing it.
7 de set.

Freeze-Drying, Margins & Market Gaps: How to Deliver Accessible Nutrition

Rising costs, supply chain pressures and economic uncertainty are putting food businesses under growing pressure. At the same time, consumers are looking for healthier products without paying a premium.On Scale or Fail, we speak with Anjali Naik, Co-founder and CEO, and Puneet Arora, Co-founder and CFO of Rype, about building a food business in uncertain times, managing supply chain challenges and delivering quality products at reasonable prices.
31 de ago.

How 15 Years in FMCG Couldn’t Prepare This Founder for UAE Retail

In this episode of Scale or Fail on Mira Business FM, Tim Elliott speaks with Urban Nest founder Janaika Elders about swapping 15 years of corporate FMCG stability for independent retail in the Gulf. She reveals the challenging reality of competing against legacy brands, navigating freight cost spikes, and turning niche curation into a scalable business.
24 de ago.

Your Office Lunch Is About to Get Smarter

Dubai offices are rethinking the daily lunch break, and Tazizi is building on the idea that the future of workplace dining could already be sitting in the office fridge. The Dubai-based food tech company provides smart fridges stocked daily with fresh, chef-prepared and macro-tracked meals, allowing employees to grab, pay and eat without waiting for a delivery. As Tazizi expands across Dubai, with Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia next on its roadmap, we speak to its Co-founder and COO, Brian Voelzing, about turning a simple workplace frustration into a scalable food tech business.
18 de ago.

UAE Moves Towards Monthly Payments

Paying rent, school fees and other big bills could be getting easier as more UAE consumers turn to monthly payments and direct debit. Joining Tim Elliott is Ummair Butt — the founder of Direct Debit System, the UAE’s first Central Bank-licensed fintech platform for recurring payments.
27 de jul.

AI Is Becoming Every Small Business's New Employee

AI is no longer just for big corporations. Small businesses are now using intelligent chatbots, virtual employees, and AI-powered apps to win customers, cut costs, and grow faster. But can AI really replace parts of your team, and what does it take to make it work? We explore how one platform is helping SMEs embrace the next wave of business automation.Joining us is Urooj Sheikh, Founder and CEO of Workmaster and Workstream.
20 de jul.

Why Most Businesses Are Still Getting AI Wrong

Many businesses are rushing to adopt artificial intelligence across customer service, marketing, and operations, yet corporate adoption remains surprisingly stop-start. Hash Include Founder Anas Abdul Latheef joins Tim Elliott on Scale or Fail to discuss why companies are mismanaging technology, wasting money, and picking the wrong use cases.
14 de jul.

The Finance Mistakes That Can Hinder Startup Growth

Growth alone is not enough. Strong financial management has become essential for startups looking to attract investors and scale successfully. Today on Scale or Fail, we explore the financial pitfalls that can hold businesses back.Joining Tim Elliott is Muhammad Shafeekh, Founder and CEO of Finanshels, a company helping startups and SMEs simplify bookkeeping, accounting, tax compliance, CFO services, and end to end financial management.

Scale or Fail is a podcast on Mira Business FM about startups, growth, and the hard lessons of building a company. Each episode features founders, investors, and operators sharing real stories and practical insights on what it takes to scale a startup or watch it fail.

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2026
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