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The Change Officer Poddster
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Human beings don’t like change: it’s wired into our very DNA. Yet change is inevitable, and if we want to remain relevant and empowered, we need to understand the changes unfolding before us. Knowledge is power, and by seeking it we hope to dismantle our collective anxiety about not knowing what the future holds. To get the answers, we’re speaking to the change-makers themselves – the entrepreneurs, the founders, the business leaders – asking them where they see the change ahead, and what we can do to make the most of these opportunities.
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"From Grassroots to Greatness" with Lloyed Lobo
"If you build a community, you won't become a commodity."That's the key takeaway from Lloyed Lobo's extraordinary new book, "From Grassroots to Greatness - 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community-Led Growth." Lloyed is the Cofounder of Boast.AI and Traction, known for his openness, vulnerability and inspiring attitude.In this latest episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, our host Ivan chats to Lloyed about this bestseller, exploring what drove him to write it, and the life-c...
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Challenge Everything: A Philosophical Discussion with Jamil Shinawi
"We need to challenge everything, including our own beliefs." In the latest episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, our host Ivan sat down with Jamil Shinawi for a philosophical discussion about entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup culture in MENA. Jamil is the Co-Founder and CEO of AHOY, the 1st MENA core tech infrastructure company specializing in movement, mobility, and logistics tech. Their mission is to allow developers to innovate the next-generation application...
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STEP 2023: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Teledentistry with Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali
Welcome to the TCO Step Special where we bring you the latest insights from the top change-makers in the tech and startup world. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali, Co-Founder and CEO of DentalDost, who is on a mission to make healthcare accessible to everyone through teledentistry.Dr. Bhanushali is an award-winning dentist who has dedicated her career to helping people access quality dental care, regardless of their location or economic status. Through...
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STEP 2023: Exovolar Industries: Augmenting Mobility and Taking Flight with Andrea Giannini
In this episode of TCO (The Change Officer) Step Special Podcast Show, host Ivan Zeljković interviews Andrea Giannini, Co-Founder and CTO of Exovolar Industries, a startup aiming to make flying as simple as walking.The combination of jet engines, exoskeleton, and patented thrust vector nozzle design allows the legs to move in the sky. Andrea talks about the various applications of their technology, including first responders in disaster zones, and their plans to open the first flight park fac...
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STEP 2023: Investing in MENA Startups and the Power of Thinking Global with Hasan Haider
In this episode of TCO (The Change Officer) Step Special Podcast Show, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner at +VC, an early stage venture capital firm focused on the MENA region. With over 10 years of experience investing in MENA startups, Hasan shares his insights on what it takes to succeed as a startup in smaller markets and the importance of thinking global from the very beginning.Throughout the conversation, Hasan emphasizes the need for founders...
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STEP 2023: Investing in Founders First with Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital
In this episode of The Change Officer podcast, Ivan Zeljković speaks with Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage startups in the Middle East and North Africa region.Khaled discusses Nuwa Capital's unique approach to investing, where the focus is on founders first. He shares the firm's belief in building an inclusive community of seasoned founders who support newcomers to the portfolio.Nuwa Capital has also built a network ...