Entrepreneurship Without Borders: How to Succeed When Building a Business in a New Culture

Expanding or relocating a business to a country with a very different culture and business environment is both exciting and challenging. On one side, new opportunities, markets, and networks emerge; on the other, unfamiliar rules, cultural gaps, and hidden complexities can slow down progress. In my work supporting entrepreneurs and investors across borders, I’ve seen […]

Company Spotlight: Chrissie Bettencourt, Founder of Potentia Path

You are the founder of Potentia Path. Tell us more about what your company does Potentia Path empowers organizations to unlock their full potential in hybrid and remote work environments. We specialize in transforming struggling distributed teams into high-performing, connected cultures using brain science principles that work with human nature, not against it. What makes […]

Alignment Is the New Algorithm: The Secret Strategy of Future Icons

In the fast-paced business realm of the Gulf, entrepreneurs are flooded with tools, tactics, and technologies. From AI to growth frameworks, the world offers no shortage of systems to scale. But beneath every high-performing founder I’ve ever worked with, one hidden factor separates power from burnout: energetic alignment. While most strategy is built in spreadsheets, […]

The Rise of the Career-Ready Gen Z: How Recruiters Should Adapt

They’re bold. They’re fast. They’re surprisingly well-informed.Welcome to the era of Gen Z — the newest generation stepping into the workforce with purpose, passion, and a playlist of ambitions. As an HR Professional, I’ve had the chance to work with professionals across generations. But in the last two years, I’ve seen something shift: Gen Z […]

Unlocking the Middle East’s Next Competitive Advantage: The Economic Partner Revolution

In the Middle East, where businesses are scaling rapidly and new industries are emerging daily, the greatest competitive advantage for executives lies not in technology or capital; it lies in the ability to transform employees into true economic partners. The most forward‑thinking organizations are realizing that their workforce is not merely a resource to be […]