The playing field has changed, irreversibly. Jobs are not as readily available as the graduates coming out of colleges are. The gap is growing and will create a chasm too large to fill by government supported projects to create more jobs. A reality check is needed. Now. This is where Entrepreneurship comes in. An […]
Does your company do some sort of digital advertising? It’s like magic, right? Ad targeting has become so specific that you can search out and show up in front of your ideal customer in any corner of the globe. But what happens when you stop putting money into your lead generation machine? Or, what happens […]
Entrepreneurs are the rock stars of the 21st century. From the early trend setters (Jobs, Gates) to the internet 2.0 superstars (Zuckerberg, Dorsey) and finally to the new kids on the block (Kalanick, Spiegel), society today reveres those who dare to dream bigger and farther than the rest of humanity. Make no mistake – these […]
Leaders are the ones who know the way, goes the way and shows the way, John Maxwell remarked quite poignantly. The pertinent question is – is it enough and simplistic as it sounds? Definitely not in a Covid-19 world, wherein the basic premise and tenets of leadership have been re-defined not by its scope but […]
We are often a witness to how employers and business owners have comments on the unfortunate gap between college degrees and their abilities to take on challenging employment positions. While qualifications from leading or popular universities are a credential in itself, more employers are on the lookout for professionals who can be job-ready. Although this […]
When transitioning from a start-up phase to a more established start-up (scale-up) phase, a suitable and carefully tailored L&D strategy is vital. Impact is made and driven by a learning culture that is clearly defined. It is designed to create a work environment that attracts and retains the best talent. That means, learning must be […]
Which direction should you scale your startup in 2021 – horizontally or vertically? The months ahead continue to look challenging for companies of all shapes and sizes and across most geographies. The Middle East and North Africa region, too, will continue to grapple with challenges intrinsic to the on-going pandemic situation. Not to forget, the […]
Instaval is a Digital Investment Readiness Platform made to promote equity investments in startups and scaleups. Instaval satisfies the needs of startup founders regardless of budget or deal stage. We asked founder Akram El Youssi to tell us more. Tell us more about what you do? At Instaval, we promote equity investments in start-ups and […]
Tell Us More About Your Background When I moved to the UAE in 2010, I didn’t have an initial major breakthrough in my career. I started working in the automotive industry and slowly but surely worked my way up the ladder. I started out as a Service Advisor but then moved to a corporate job […]
First of all, you need to understand that the market, to a large extent, has already been divided between the players. You can easily enter it only by becoming a part of someone’s already established team, becoming a partner of an established player, or offering a completely innovative product. If you are new to the […]
