Leaving the certainty of a corporate role to build something of your own can feel exhilarating, daunting, and liberating all at once. For many, the corporate world offers structure, security, and brand recognition, while entrepreneurship is filled with risk, ambiguity, and a blank canvas. But making this leap successfully isn’t about abandoning what you’ve learned […]
High school is a whirlwind of new experiences, friendships, and, for many, the first serious thoughts about what comes next. As you start to explore career paths, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Will you choose the “right” major? What if your dream job changes? How do you deal with setbacks? The truth is, the world […]
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 […]
Tell us about yourself I’m Tim Al-Ghraoui, CEO and Founder of SpareSpace.io. I’m Canadian-Syrian, and my background is in law, but I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit. I was born and raised in Doha, and have been living in Dubai for over 8 years, so I know the region inside-out. SpareSpace.io is the result of […]
Tell us about yourself and your journey to co-founding Tempus Novo After nearly 30 years working in some of the UK’s toughest prisons — including the notorious HMP Wormwood Scrubs in London — I drew on that experience to design a rehabilitation model that would become a trusted and safe platform for businesses to recruit […]
Tell us about yourself and your background I was born and raised in Delhi, where I developed an early passion for technology and innovation. This interest led me to pursue studies in Information Technology and begin my professional journey with esteemed organizations such as the Times of India and S. Chand Group. Over time, my […]
Naveen Kumar Putlur applies engineering precision with strategic procurement savvy, turning disruptive technologies into deployment-ready defense capabilities. Grounded in aerospace and global supply chain systems, he emphasizes accountable execution and disciplined capital allocation (a true “capital allocation mindset” in action) to bridge innovators with multi-domain battlefields. Rather than celebrating personal accolades, Naveen focuses on “where-to-play, […]
When I arrived at the CSP Group ME offices in Dubai, I wasn’t expecting to be greeted with such warmth. But that’s exactly what happened when Lisa van der Watt, the company’s relocation manager, welcomed me with her signature South African friendliness and a cup of coffee that could rival any Cape Town café. “You […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. I started my career in business and finance in the Philippines, including early roles at institutions like HSBC, where I was exposed to large-scale operations and complex decision-making environments. While I have a formal background in management—I hold a Master of Science in Management from the University of […]
Tell us about yourself and your background My professional journey has been anchored in working with emerging and frontier markets across Europe, the US, and the Global South, especially Africa, India, and the Middle East. I have spent close to a decade bridging capital with opportunity, often in complex environments where infrastructure is nascent, governance […]
