Top 10 Inspiring Duos Making Waves in the Middle East July2024

Leadership is not about titles, positions, or owcharts. It is about one life inuencing another.

Editor’s V I E W

Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.

Throughouthistory,someofthemostsignificantachievementshavecomenotonly

fromindividualsworkingalone,butalsofromversatileduoswhosecombined talentsandsharedvisionpropelledthemtogreatness.Thesepartnerships demonstratethepowerofcollaboration,mutualsupport,andcomplementaryskills.

Inthecorporateworld,someofthemostremarkablesuccessstoriesstemfrompowerful partnerships.Thesedynamicduosdemonstratehowcomplementaryskills,sharedvision,and collaborativespiritcanpropelbusinessestonewheights.

Considerthetechgiantsthatbeganingarages.Often,thesecompanieswerefoundedby pairsofinnovators–onewithtechnicalbrilliance,theotherwithbusinessacumen.Their combinedstrengthsallowedthemtodevelopgroundbreakingproductsandnavigatethe complexitiesofrapidgrowthandmarketdisruption.

Inthefinancialsector,legendaryinvestmentpartnershipshaveshapedtheindustry These duosoftenpairarisk-takerwithamoreconservativeanalyst,balancingboldmoveswith carefulcalculation.Theircollaborativeapproachhasnotonlygeneratedsignificantwealth buthasalsoinfluencedinvestmentstrategiesworldwide.

Retailempireshavebeenbuiltbypairsofentrepreneurswhounderstoodthepowerofbrand andcustomerexperience.Bycombiningcreativemerchandisingwithoperationalexcellence, theseduoshavetransformedhowweshopandinteractwithbrands.

Intheworldofmanagementconsulting,severalinfluentialfirmsbearthenamesoftheir foundingpartners.Theseduosoftenbroughttogetherdifferentareasofexpertise,creating comprehensivebusinesssolutionsthathaveguidedFortune500companiesfordecades.

Eveninthefast-pacedworldofstartups,successfulco-foundersoftencredittheirpartnership asakeyfactorinovercomingearlychallenges.Theabilitytobrainstorm,divide responsibilities,andprovidemutualsupportprovesinvaluableinthehigh-pressurestartup environment.

Thesebusinessduosremindusthatgreatcompaniesarerarelybuiltalone.Byfindingthe rightpartner,entrepreneurscanamplifytheirstrengths,compensatefortheirweaknesses, andachievefarmorethantheycouldindividually.Inthecomplex,competitivebusiness landscape,twoheadsareoftenbetterthanone.

InsightsSuccessbringsforthaneditionentitled "Top 10 Inspiring Duos Making Waves in the Middle East," wehighlightadiversearrayofambitiousstrategiessurgingaheadthrough apotentmixofvisionaryleadership,operationalexcellence,andmarket-attunedtactics.

Haveagoodreadahead!

Business

Business

Ahmad AlZaini Mosab Alothmani

Charloe D’Souza and Sarah Lobo

Diana Wilde and Sheikha Shamma

Emad Kooheji and Saood Najibi

Mohamed Hassan and Omar Fathy

Nadja Bester and Jason Fernandez

www.glamera.com

www.adlunam.cc

PK Shrivastava, Ridaa Shah & Dania Alshowaikh

Prakash Senghani and Mukund Hirani

Shanawaz Rouf and Arsalan Siddiqui

William Saad and Sam Darwish

www.navatechgroup.com

www.myzoi.com

Descripon

Ahmad AlZaini and Mosab Alothmani are the innovave cofounders of Foodics, a pioneering restaurant technology plaorm revoluonizing the food and beverage industry

Charloe D'Souza and Sarah Lobo are the innovave cofounders of B.L.A.H B.L.A.H B.L.A.H, a cung-edge technology company redefining the future of communicaon and collaboraon.

Diana Wilde and Sheikha Shamma are the inspiring cofounders of Aurora50, a groundbreaking organizaon dedicated to empowering women leaders and fostering gender diversity in the Middle East.

Emad Kooheji and Saood Najibi are the dynamic co-founders of doobi, a pioneering fintech plaorm revoluonizing the way people manage their finances and achieve their financial goals.

Mohamed Hassan and Omar Fathy are the visionary cofounders of Glamera, a trailblazing beauty and wellness plaorm transforming the industry through their customercentric approach.

Nadja Bester is a seasoned, award-winning entrepreneur, advisor, investor, and internaonal speaker passionate about innovaon and sustainability. Jason Fernandes is a Web3 entrepreneur, investor, and technology columnist known for his experse in blockchain and Internet of Things.

PK Shrivastava, Ridaa Shah, and Dania Alshowaikh are the dynamic team behind Daleel, a pioneering energy technology company revoluonizing the industry through their cungedge soluons.

Prakash Senghani and Mukund Hirani are the visionary cofounders of Navatech Group, a leading technology soluons provider dedicated to driving innovaon and digital transformaon.

Shanawaz Rouf and Arsalan Siddiqui are the innovave cofounders of myzoi life, a groundbreaking wellness plaorm dedicated to empowering individuals to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

William Saad and Sam Darwish are the visionary co-founders of IHS Towers, a leading global provider of telecommunicaons infrastructure soluons driving connecvity and digital transformaon.

Nadja Bester & Jason Fernandes

Web3 Titans

Charlotte D’Souza & Sarah Lobo PK Shrivastava, Ridaa Shah,and Dania Alshowaikh

Mohamed Hassan & Omar Fathy Pioneers of Trailblazing Approach to Life Skills

Simplifying the World of Finance with Cutting-edge Products

Empowering Independent Beauty professionals with Impeccable collaboration 34

Prakash Senghani & Mukund Hirani

Uniting Strengths for Industry Advancement

Shanawaz Rouf & Arsalan Siddiqui

Trailblazing Financial Inclusion Initiatives

R T I C L E S

Progressive Leadership

The Evolution of Futuristic Leadershiip

Leading by Example

The Key of Inuential Leadership

C O V E R S T O Y

Nadja Bester Jason Fernandes & Web3

Titans

Building an inclusive global community that collectively tackles challenges allows the business sector to make meaningful contributions to society and the natural world.

Nadja Bester and Jason Fernandes

Leading Engage to Earn and Proof of Attention investment worldwide!

AdLunamemergedfroma sharedvisiontodemocratize theWeb3investmentlandscapeforfoundersandretailinvestors,"saysNadjaBester,co-founder ofAdLunamInc.,alongwithJason FernandesandLawrenceHutson (CTO).AsveteranWeb3professionals,theyaimtofosterintelligent cooperationbetweenprojectcreators andinvestorsformasscryptocurrency adoption.

AdLunamoperatesasaWeb3investmentecosystem,collaboratingwith early-stageteamsforinstitutionaland retailfunding.TheirEngagetoEarn socialinvestmentplatformincorporatesWeb2/Web3media,decentralized identity,NFTs,andgamifiedaccess, enablingdemocratizedretailinvestor opportunities.

TheirZero2IDOacceleratoroffers founderscomprehensivesupport, includingexpertadvisory,tokenomics design,pitchdeckstrategies,marketing,andacustomGPTforfundraising andIDOlaunch.StartupsreachingVC readinessareconnectedtoAdLunam's partnernetworkofVCs,launchpads, exchanges,marketmakers,and ecosystempartners.

"Beinginvestorsourselves,wewanted togivethecryptocommunitythe opportunitytomonetizetheirinvestmentinvolvement,"saysJason Fernandes.With80+yearsofprofessionalexperiencebetweenthe founders,including19exclusivelyin blockchain,AdLunamisdrivento supportothervisionaryfounders throughtheirentrepreneurial.

Let us learn more about their journey:

ThePowerofCommunity

AdLunamfunctionsasaWeb3

investmentecosystem,workingwith early-stagefoundingteamstosecure bothinstitutionalandretailfunding. Theirproductsuitereflectstheir dedicationtodemocratizingWeb3 investment.

Theirplatform,theWeb3industry’s firstEngagetoEarnsocialinvestment platform,integratesWeb2andWeb3 socialmedia,ProofofAttention-driven decentralizedidentity(DID),nonfungibletokens(NFTs),andgamified investmentaccess.Thissetupallows fordemocratizedretailinvestoraccess toinvestmentcirclesandcommunitygatedearly-stageinvestmentopportunities.

TheirZero2IDOacceleratorprogram providescomprehensivesupportto founders,includingassistancefrom theirexpertadvisoryboard, tokenomicsdesign,pitchdeck,strategy support,marketing,andgrowth strategydevelopment,andexecution strategies.Founderscanalsoleverage theirZero2IDOcustomGPTtoaidin theirfundraisingeffortsandgo-tomarketIDOlaunch.

Oncestartupsintheirportfolioreach VCreadiness,theyareconnectedto AdLunam'sextensivepartnernetwork, comprisingventurecapitalfirms,IDO launchpads,centralizedanddecentralizedexchanges,marketmakers,and otherkeyecosystempartners.

Asinvestorsthemselves,theiraimwas tocreateaplatformthatwouldallow thecryptocommunitytomonetize theirattentionandinvolvementinthe investmentspace.Theirdrivingforce wastobridgevisionaryfounderswith thenecessarysupportandresources, motivatedbythechallengestheyhad facedintheirownentrepreneurial journeyswithinandbeyondWeb3.

GlobalTeamDrivingMiddleEast Innovation

AdLunam'suniquepositioninthe MiddleEaststemsfromitsglobal team'sextensivecross-industry internationalexperience.Withthethree co-founders,includingLawrence Hutson,theCTOwhoco-founded Travelocity,theworld'sfirsttravel bookingwebsiteacquiredbyExpedia inthe1990s,theteamhaslivedand workedacrosstheglobe.

Dubaiservesastheperfectcentral locationforAdLunamtoengagewith itscollectivenetworkofpartnersand clients.Recently,thecompanyhosted aneventatftNFTGalleryinDubai MallforoneofAdLunam'spodcasts, "TheFutureofNFTs,"whichNadja hosts,withabooklaunchtofollow. ThepremierglobalWeb3event, TOKEN2049,haditsinaugurallaunch inDubai,indicatingDubai'sleading presenceintheWeb3industry.For AdLunam,it'sevidentthattheMiddle Eastwillcontinuetobeamarketin whichtheyremainactivelyinvolved.

AdLunamestablishedoneofitsbases intheMiddleEastandregisteredthere acoupleofyearsago.Thecompany deeplyappreciatestheUAE's, particularlyDubai's,warmreceptionof FinTechentrepreneursanditsproactive stanceinadoptingblockchaintechnology.

From$1MilliontoGlobalRecognition

AmajorpivotalmomentinAdLunam's growthoccurredwhentheysuccessfullyraised$1millioninfunding withinjust24hours.Thisimpressive achievementwasfollowedbyaprivate raisetotaling$2millionoverthenext5 days.Therapidinfluxofinvestment demonstratedthestrongfaiththatboth investorsandthecommunityhadinthe company.

AsAdLunamcontinuedtoexpand, theygarneredseveralindustry recognitions,reflectingthehardwork

anddedicationoftheirglobal,remotefirstteam.Throughout2023,they receivednumerousawards,including the'BOLDESTCrowdfunding Platform'and'BoldestBlockchain& NFTs'attheBOLDAwardsinVenice, 'ExcellenceinInnovationCrypto/NFT' attheTimesBusinessAwardsin Mumbai,andMoney2.0’sOutstanding LeadershipAwardinDubai,among others.Theywerealsonominatedfor 'BestRealWorldApplication'atthe AIBCWorldAwards2024.

Buildinganinclusive,remote-first teamspanningfivecontinentshasbeen pivotaltoAdLunam'ssuccess.Witha diverseandhighlyeffectiveteam operatingglobally,fromMiamito Manila,theyhavebeenableto leverageawiderangeofperspectives andtalents.

AdLunam'spodcasts,'TheFutureof NFTs'and'DivingintoCrypto',have alsoplayedasignificantroleintheir growth.Withover10,000weeklylive listenersfrom53countries,particularly NorthAmerica,Asia,andEurope, thesepodcastsserveasavaluable sourceofreal-timethoughtleadership content,enrichingthebroaderindustry knowledgepool.

DemocratizingAccesstoWeb3

AdLunamispoisedtorevolutionize theWeb3investmentlandscape, extendingitsinnovativefintech influencetothemarketsoftheMiddle East.

Asacompanyandasindividualteam members,AdLunamstaunchlybelieves inthetransformativepotentialof blockchaintechnologies,foreseeing theirroleinbringingsociety'smost groundbreakingideastofruition. Unliketraditionalfinance,Web3 investmentoperatesunderdistinct culturalnormsinherenttodecentral-

izedmodels,fosteringanenvironment oftrustthatdivergesfromconventional fundraisingmethods.

Despitethechallengesposedbythe prolonged2021–2023globalbear market,AdLunamexperienced significantgrowthduetoitsmarketagnosticapproach,prioritizing innovationwhilesafeguardingthe interestsofretailinvestors.The companyhasestablisheditselfasa trustedbrandbyconsistentlyenriching theWebecosystemthrougheducationalinitiativeslike"TheFutureof NFTs,""DivingintoCrypto,""Web3 PitchArena,"and"Web3Startup School."Additionally,AdLunamhas emergedasaleadingadvocatefor ethicalpracticeswithinWeb3, exemplifiedbyits#keepcryptoclean movement.

CentraltoAdLunam'sethosisthe pursuitofawin-winscenarioforboth projectsandinvestors.TheirEngageto EarnSocialFiplatformandProofof AttentionChromeextensionfostera symbioticrelationshipbetweenearlystagestartupsandtheinvestment community,drivingmutualvalue creationandindustryadvancement.

Intandemwiththeseefforts,AdLunam launchedanacceleratorprogram designedtoprovidestartupswitha comprehensiveecosystemforsuccessfullaunch.Throughthisinitiative, startupsareconnectedwithadvisors andinvestors,facilitatingfundingfrom Zero2IDO.AdLunam'soverarching visionistocultivatearesilientand sustainableecosystemwherestartups notonlysurvivebutthrive,contributingtoeconomicdiversification. Furthermore,thecompanyiscommittedtodemocratizingtheinvestment landscapebyensuringfairaccessto pioneeringtechnologiesforretail investors.

SuccessAmidMarketVolatility

Duringthelasttwoyears,theWeb3 marketfacedsignificantchallenges, enduringaprolongedbearmarket commonlyreferredtoas"Crypto winter."Thisperiodposedhurdlesin securingfundingforAdLunam's portfoliocompanies,asventurecapital activitywaned,andretailinvestors displayedminimalinvestmentappetite.

Asfounders,NadjaandJasonencounteredtheresponsibilitytogenerate profitsfortheirinvestors,yetthey foundthemselvesinachallenging positionasabusinessdedicatedto fundingotherventures.Thedecisionto postponethelaunchofthe$LUNAM token,tiedtotheirEngagetoEarn platform,becameimperativeduetothe hostilemarketconditions.Consequently,AdLunamtransitionedfrom beingahighlysought-afterinvestment opportunitytograpplingforrelevance practicallyovernight.

Amidtheseadversities,AdLunam recognizedtheurgencytoproveits worthandswiftlyrespondedby dedicatingthesubsequenttwoyearsto fortifyingitspartnershipnetwork withintheWeb3industry The companymadesubstantialinvestments inbrandbuilding,businessdevelopment,andtrustmarketinginitiatives. Theyactivelyengagedwiththe communitythroughpodcasts,keynote speeches,andconferenceparticipation onaglobalscale.Moreover,AdLunam demonstrateditscommitmentto thoughtleadershipbyproducingover 100episodesfeaturingfoundersand leadersintheWeb3space.

Theseeffortslaidthegroundworkfor thesuccessfullaunchoftheZero2IDO acceleratorprograminFebruary. AdLunampersistedinenhancingits productsuite,therebysolidifyingits positionasacomprehensiveinvest

Jason embraces the idea that separation between professional and personal life is impractical, especially in the crypto space where opportunities arise unpredictably. He values moments of rest and rejuvenation, finding solace in spending time with his cat, Gatsby.

mentecosystemcapableofnavigating thecomplexitiesofthemarket landscape.

ValueofConviction

Nadjareflectsontheinvaluablelessons learnedfromnavigatingthechallenges withintheWeb3industry,emphasizing resilience,adaptability,andthe strengthofthecommunity.Through theirjourney,theydiscoveredthat obstaclescaneitherdampenspiritsor propelindividualstogreaterheights. Theyrecognizethat,inthefaceof uncertainty,theabilitytoharness challengesasfuelforpursuing ambitiousvisionsispivotalfor entrepreneurialsuccess.

AdLunamoperateswithinadynamic andintricateenvironmentwhere challengesareinherenttothejourney Consequently,institutionalinvestors prioritizefounderswhoexhibit determinationinthefaceofadversity, underscoringtheimportanceof resilienceinovercomingobstacles.

Ontheotherhand,Jasonhighlightsthe significanceofmaintainingfaithin one'sproductorserviceduring challengingtimes.Despitefacingthe cryptowinter,theteam'ssteadfast beliefinthevalueoftheirproduct, particularlyitsabilitytoempower retailinvestors,enabledthemto persevere.Thisconvictionservedasa guidingforce,instillingpatienceand confidenceintheeventualsuccessof theirendeavor.Emergingfromthe adversityofthecryptowinter,they emergedwitharenewedsenseof certaintythattheirproductwould indeedrevolutionizetheindustry

SupportingtheNextGenerationof Web3Startups

NadjaoutlinesAdLunam'sfuture trajectory,positioningitasaleading hubforWeb3investmentsboth regionallyintheMiddleEastand

globally.Theteamisenthusiasticabout theirinnovativeapproachtointegrating Web3principlesintoWeb2social mediaplatformsthroughinitiativeslike EngagetoEarnandProofofAttention. Theyarecommittedtoexpandingtheir Zero2IDOacceleratorprogramtocater toawiderrangeofWeb3startups, aimingtointroducetheirgroundbreakingconceptstoaglobalaudience.

Additionally,theyanticipatethelaunch oftheir$LUNAMtoken,whichwill serveasthecornerstoneoftheir EngagetoEarnplatform,enhancing valuefortheirinvestmentcommunity. Ultimately,AdLunamisdedicatedto advancingtheWeb3landscapeby promotingaccessibility,transparency, andfairnessforallparticipantswhile continuouslyenhancingtheutilityof theirnativetoken.

JasonunderscoresthecurrentmomentumandheightenedinterestsurroundingAdLunam,signalingtheirimminentIDOlaunchontopexchanges. Thecompanyisalsoexperiencing significantinterestinprojectsenrolled initsacceleratorprogram,withplans tosupportthesestartupsbyfacilitating accesstobothinstitutionalandretail funds.Moreover,AdLunamisactively diversifyingintoparallelventures withinmediaandinvestments,which complementtheircorebusinessand contributetotheexpansionoftheir broaderinvestmentecosystem.

PromotingEthicalFinancial Practices

NadjaunderscoresAdLunam's contributiontotheMiddleEast's transformationintoadynamiccenter fordigitalinnovationandfinancial growth,particularlyhighlightingthe UAE'semergenceasatrailblazerin thisregard.AdLunamisproudtoplay aroleinfosteringacultureofinnovationandentrepreneurshipwithinthe Web3space,supportingtheregion's

endeavorforeconomicdiversification.

Byfacilitatingconnectionsbetween startupsandglobalcapital,AdLunam helpsintroducenewideasand technologiestothemarket.TheMiddle East'srobustinfrastructureenables AdLunamtohosteventsfrom anywhereintheworld,further solidifyingitspositionasakeyplayer intheregion'stechandfinancesectors. AdLunam'ssuccessintheMiddleEast reflectstheregion'spromisingfutureas agloballeader,andthecompanyis excitedtocontributetoitsongoing transformation.

Jasonemphasizesthecompatibilityof blockchaintechnologywiththe principlesofIslamicfinanceprevalent intheMiddleEast,suchastransparencyandrisk-sharing.AdLunam activelyparticipatesintheDubai cryptoconferencescene,eitherasa speakerorsponsorforvariousevents likeTOKEN2049,CRYPTO306, WorldTokenSummit2.0,andABC Conclave.

Additionally,thecompanyhas organizedliveeventsinDubai, includingthelaunchofAltcoin. Observer,themediaarmofAdLunam. Throughtheseinitiatives,AdLunam demonstratesitsdevotiontopromoting ethicalfinancialpracticesandfostering innovationwithintheMiddleEast's burgeoningtechandfinancelandscape.

TransformativePotentialofDecentralizedTechnologies

Nadjadescribesherselfasanactive participantinshapingthefutureof Web3,adomainshehasbeenfully engagedinsince2017.Shefindsthat herneurodivergentbrainthrivesinthis industry,whereshecancapitalizeon herstrengths.Havingexperienceda diversecareertrajectory,Nadjafeels thattheWeb3spaceallowsherto continuallygrowandmaximizeher potential.

Herjourneythroughentrepreneurship hasbeenmarkedbycuriosity,resilience,andaprofoundbeliefinthe transformativepotentialofdecentralizedtechnologies.Nadjaperceives challengesasopportunitiesforlearning anddevelopment,relentlesslypursuing hervisionforthefuture.Asaleader, sheprioritizesempathy,inclusivity, andempowerment,strivingtoenable thosearoundhertoachievetheirfull potential.BuildingAdLunamand fosteringastrongteamandcommunity arounditisasourceofgreatfulfillmentforher.

Jasonischaracterizedbyhisdeepdive intosubjectsofinterest,supportedby extensiveresearchandeducation.With apassionfortechnologyanda comprehensiveunderstandingofits history,patterns,andtrends,headeptly connectsthedotsbetweentechnologicaladvancementsandbroaderglobal phenomena.

Hisjourneyintocryptocurrencybegan in2013,andsincethen,hehasbeen deeplyengagedinthefield,demonstratingazealforcontinuouslearning andgrowth.Jasonapproachestasks withdedication,investinghisblood, sweat,andtearstoovercomeany challengesthatarise.Heexudes confidenceinhisabilitytonavigate eventhemostdauntingobstacles, reflectinghisresilienceanddetermination.

ApproachtoBalancingWorkand PersonalLife

Nadjaacknowledgestheinherent challengeofachievingatraditional work-lifebalanceasafounder, recognizingthatthestartupbecomes anintegralpartofone'sidentity However,shefindsapositiveaspectof the24-hourresponsibilityby prioritizingherwell-being,understandingthatherhealthdirectlyimpactsthe successofthecompany.

Nadjaemphasizestheimportanceof self-care,believingthatmaintaining goodhealthisessentialforoverall wealth.Despitethedemandingnature ofherwork,Nadjacreditsthesupport ofAdLunam'sdedicatedteam, enablinghertofocusonstrategic leadershipwhilealsonurturingher personallife.

Jasonembracestheideathatseparation betweenprofessionalandpersonallife isimpractical,especiallyinthecrypto spacewhereopportunitiesarise unpredictably.Hevaluesmomentsof restandrejuvenation,findingsolacein spendingtimewithhiscat,Gatsby Jasonperceiveshisprimaryresponsibilityasunitingtalentedindividualsto tacklesignificantchallengeswith globalimpact.Heexpressesconfidence inAdLunam'sexceptionalteamand anticipatesthepositiveoutcomesof theirefforts,particularlyinnavigating thecurrentbullishmarket.

ACalltoActionforEntrepreneurs

Nadja'smotto/philosophycenters aroundtheconceptof"Innovatewith purpose."Shebelievesthatentrepreneurshipshouldbedrivenbyaclear purpose:tocreateapositiveimpacton society.Forfounders,it'sasacred responsibilitytoleavetheworldbetter thantheyfoundit,fueledbyworldchangingideas.Nadjaemphasizesthe importanceofempowerment,viewing itasempathyinaction.

Buildinganinclusiveglobalcommunitythatcollectivelytackleschallenges allowsthebusinesssectortomake meaningfulcontributionstosociety andthenaturalworld.Additionally,she highlightsthesignificanceofintegrity inleadership,advocatingforaculture oftransparency,accountability,and trusttoguidedecision-making.

Jason'sphilosophyrevolvesaround beingpassionateanddriventocreate

animpactandleavealegacy.Hehas beenfascinatedbytechnologysincea youngage,andhispassionhasledhim intotheworldofWeb3.Throughout hislife,Jasonhasutilizedtechnology tomaketheworldabetterplace,from launchingwebportalstocreatingnonprofitplatforms.Hebelievesthat decentralizeddigitalassetsholdthe potentialtocreateamoreequitable distributionofwealth,drivinghis passionandcommitmenttothe industry

Hereby ending the interview, thanking Nadja and Jason for their invaluable insights!

Charlotte D’Souza

Thetraditionaleducationsystem,primarily structuredaroundimpartingtheoreticalknowledge, oftenfallsshortwhenitcomestoequipping individualswiththepracticalskillsnecessaryforsuccessin theircareersandpersonallives.Theoreticalknowledge, whileinvaluable,onlyformsonepartoftheequation.The abilitytoapplythatknowledge,thinkcritically,and navigatereal-worldchallengesisequallycrucial.

CharlotteD’Souzadiscoveredthisprofoundgapinher remarkablejourneyspanning17yearswithintherealmsof Marketing,CSR,andSustainabilityonaglobalscale.This realizationunfoldedagainstthebackdropofanintenserat race,markedbyheightenedcompetitionandthe consequentialsurgeinanxiety,stress,andvariousphysical andmentalhealthchallenges.

Motivatedbyavisiontoaddressthisdisparityandinstilla holisticapproachtopersonaldevelopment,Charlotte

Sarah Lobo Co-founder

BLAH BLAH BLAH

embarkedonatransformativeventure—SOUL(Schoolof UnderstandingLife).Thisself-developmentcoursebecame atestamenttoherconvictionthatbridgingthegapbetween theintellectuallycentricfocusoftraditionaleducation(IQ) andthecrucialemotionalacumenrequiredinpracticallife (EQ)wasimperative.

ShapingtheFutureGenerationwithCollaboration

Charlottesharedherinsightswithherchildhoodconfidante, SarahLobo,anaccomplishedprofessionalspecializingin SpeechandDramawithaccoladesfromrenownedglobal institutions.Sarah’scareerencompassedtheatricaltraining inInternationalBaccalaureate(IB),CentralBoardof SecondaryEducation(CBSE),andIndianCertificateof SecondaryEducation(ICSE)schoolsacrossIndia.Sharing Charlotte’sconvictiononthesignificanceofEmotional Intelligenceinshapingthefuturegeneration,Sarahand Charlottedelvedintoajointpursuitofknowledge, obtainingcertificationsinPsychology.

Thus,thecollaborativejourneypavedthewayforthe inceptionofBLAHBLAHBLAH(BuildingLife’s AttainableHabits),aventurethatseamlesslyintertwined CharlotteandSarah’swealthofexperienceandexpertise. Together,theycommittedtoapplyingtheircollective wisdomtoconductLifeSkillworkshopstailoredfor childrenaged7to17,transcendinggeographical boundaries.

GoingAgainsttheNorms

Forthename,Sarah’screativemindcameupwiththe optionofBLAHBLAHBLAH–Atermthatisfamiliarto childrenandadultsalike.Atermthatalsostandsonastrong beliefthatonedoesn’tneedtofollownormsandcanhavea companynamethatisnotconventional.Thiswasthen fleshedoutasBuildingLife’sAttainableHabitsasperits offering.

Thecompany’smissionistoimpartLifeSkillstochildren ineverycountry,makingthemchangemakersofthefuture.

The3pillarsofthecompanyare:

• IMatter:IamEnough,IamConfident,Icando anything.

• YouMatter:Eachlivingbeingacrosstheworldmatters irrespectiveofcaste,creed,race,sect,color,etc.

• NatureMatters:Sustainabilityisnolongeratrend.Itis theneedofthehourandneedsaction.

Itsvisionistohelpeachchildacrosstheworldbecome EmotionallyIntelligentandthebestversionofthemselves.

BLAHBLAHBLAHbelievesthatallchildrenareunique. However,theyindulgeinself-doubtduetotheconstant pressuretoexcel,fearoffailure,fearofbeingjudged,and seekingvalidation.Thecompanyprovidesasafe,nonjudgmentalspacetoexpressthemselves,normalize mistakes,sharerespect,andextendhelpwheneverand whereverneeded.Thishelpsindividualstoacceptand

embracethemselvesastheyareandstrivetomakea difference,helpingBLAHBLAHBLAHgetastepcloserto achievingitsmissionandvision.

EncouragingEffectiveCommunication

Twoofitsinitiativesthisyearare“Parent-ChildConnect Workshops”and“LifeSkillWorkshopsforChildrenof Determination.”

Parent-ChildConnectworkshopsaredesignedto strengthentheparent-childrelationshipbyencouraging effectivecommunicationandmutualsupport.The workshopsforPeopleofDeterminationweredesignedto empowerchildrenandencourageinclusionbyproviding themwithlifeskillsessentialforpersonalgrowthandsocial integration.

Theseprojectscreatedpositiverippleeffectswithinfamilies andcommunities.Parentstestifiedthattheydeveloped relationshipswiththeirchildren,andchildrenof determinationexperiencedincreasedconfidenceanda

greatersenseofbelonging.BLAHBLAHBLAHaimsto buildonthesuccessoftheseinitiatives,expandingtheir reachandcontinuallyrefiningitsapproachtobetterserve thediverseneedsoffamiliesandchildrenacrosstheMiddle East.

Thecompanyhaswon2awardsintheEducationCategory, whichstandsasatestimonytoitseffortsoverthepasttwo years:

1. TheIndianWomeninDubaiAward,2023

2. IndianWomanGlobalAwards,2023

Apartfromtheabove,BLAHBLAHBLAHhasbeen coveredindigitalmediainIndia,suchasYourstory.com andDailyHunt.

EffectiveCollaborationtoAchieveCommonGoals[This sectionisarepitition]

Sarahisaseasonedspeech&dramaprofessionalandSoft Skillstrainer,certifiedinPsychology,MassMedia&PR, withexperienceatleadingIB,ICSE,andCBSEschools acrossIndia.

CharlotteisaSeniorMarketingandCommunications professional,certifiedinPsychologyandSustainabilitywith CorporateexperienceinMarketingStrategy,Brand Management,PublicRelations,CorporateSocial Responsibility(CSR),andSustainability.

WhileSarah’sstrengthliesincreativespace,Charlotteis focusedonstrategy Theysynergizeandcollaboratewith eachotherandtheirteamtoplanandexecutethebusiness strategy.

Astheyencouragestudentstohaveagrowthmindset,they practicethesamethemselves.Thecompanyaimstolearn andattempteveryvertical–frommarketing,finance, workshopdelivery,businessplanning,andsoon.While theybothhavetheirindividualopinions,theyarefocused onacommongoal–toachievethevisionofBLAHBLAH BLAH.

CharlotteandSarahembracetheirdifferences,regulatetheir emotions,respecteachother’sspace,listentooneanother, ideateindividually,andworkcollectivelyonanygiven situation.

InstillingEssentialLifeSkills

Inaworldoftechnology,parentsarefocusedonenhancing theirchild’sIQ(IntelligenceQuotient),therebyweakening theirEQ(EmotionalQuotient).Forthecompany,amajor obstaclehasbeencreatingawarenessoftheimportanceof LifeSkillsinthedevelopmentalyearsofachildtocreatean emotionallyintelligentadult.ParentsbelievethatLifeSkills arelearnedthroughexperienceandneednotbeformally taughtbasedontheirpersonalupbringing;thus,theyinvest inthebestofschoolsandextracurricularactivities, preparingthemforsuccess.

Thecompanystronglybelievesthatitisessentialtobridge thegapbetweenformaleducationandreallife.Itsstrategy towardseveryobstaclehasalwaysbeentobrainstorm,be perseverent,takeonestepatatime,dointensiveresearch andexecution,unlearnandrelearn,challengethenorm,and treadtheunconventionalpath.BLAHBLAHBLAHis proudthat,inaspanof2years,ithasconducted100+ workshopsacross13countrieswitharatingof4.92/5from studentsand4.87/5fromparents.

AsthecompanyintroduceschildrentoLifeSkills,its challengeshavetrainedthefounderswithvariousLife Lessons.Theyhavelearnedtoacceptinclusion,failures, resilience,perseverance,innovation,creativesolutions,and diversity.

BLAHBLAHBLAH’sobjectivesaimtocreatepositive changeatboththeindividualandsocietallevels.

1. Itsfundamentalgoalistoequipchildrenwithessential lifeskills,demonstratingtangiblebenefits,thereby creatingemotionallyintelligentindividualswhoutilize theirpotentialandbecomeleadersofchangeinsociety.

2. Itaspirestocreatestrong,supportivecommunitiesin theMiddleEast.Throughcollaborationandempathy

displayedinourworkshops,thecompanybelievesit canstrengthensocialbondsandcontributetowards mindfulliving.

3. InadiverseandculturallyrichregionliketheMiddle East,theorganizationstrivestopromoteinclusion.Its workshopsaimtobridgegapsandpromote communicationamongparticipantsfromvarious backgrounds,leadingtoasenseofunityandshared humanity.

4. Itenvisionsestablishingpartnershipswithlocal organizations,educationalinstitutions,andbusinesses tocreateanetworkthatamplifiestheimpactofits programs.

5. Beyonditsimmediateimpact,thecompanyaspiresto advocatefortheintegrationoflifeskillseducation intomainstreameducationalcurricula.By collaboratingwithpolicymakersandeducational authorities,itaimstocontributetoalong-termshiftin thewayessentiallifeskillsareperceivedand prioritizedintheMiddleEast.

PioneerforPositiveChange

Toculminate,itscollectivevisionistobeapioneerfor positivechangebyempoweringchildren,buildingstrong, inclusivecommunities,creatingaresilientandempathetic society,andimpactingthelivesofpeopleacrosstheworld. BLAHBLAHBLAHhasfinalizeditscorporate collaborationsinNorthAmericaandIndiaandhas cementeditscredibilityinthosecountries.Inadditionto this,italsohasupcomingworkshopsforUAE,India, Singapore,andAustralia.

CharlotteandSarah’sadvicetoallaspiringentrepreneursis toBegin,getoutthere,andtaketheirfirststep.Donothave anounceofdoubtaboutyourpotential!Thejourneywill notbeeasy…onecanmakemistakesandmightfail,and that’sokay Accordingtothem,oneshouldnevergiveup, LearnandUpskillthemselves,Research,askforhelpwhen required,Strategies,Planthequalitativeandquantitative aspectsoftheirbusiness,andbeconsistentandvisible-this willenablethemtomakeamarkinanypartoftheworld. CharlotteandSarahbelievethat “When you do what you love, you don’t have to work a day in your life.”

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Withitsuncommontermsandvarietyofproducts, understandingfinancescanbetrickyformost people.Daleelisafinancialmarketplacethat believeseveryoneshouldbeabletomakefinancial decisionswithconfidence.Thecompanyisfocusedon helpingpeopletakechargeoftheirfinancesandhelping financialpartnersleveragedeepinsightstoacquire customersmoreeffectively.

FoundedinBahrainasthebrainchildofthreetechenthusiasts,namelyPKShrivastava,RidaaShah,andDania Alshowaikh,Daleelisonamissiontosimplifytheworld offinance.

PKShrivastava,RidaaShah,andDaniaAlshowaikhare professionalswhoidentifiedasignificantchallengeinthe MENAregion’sfinancialsector:Thedifficultyoffinding therightfinancialproductsforindividuals.Theyobserved thattheprocessofnavigatingfinancialserviceswas cumbersome,tedious,andoverwhelmingandthatitneeded tobestreamlinedtocatertochangingcustomerneedsand expectations.

Toaddressthisissue,theytooktheinitiativetocreatea connectedjourneythathelpsindividualsmakesenseofthe complexfinancialworld.Theirgoalistoenablebanksand financialinstitutionstoofferpersonalizedproducts,and targetleadsmoreefficiently,ultimatelyimprovingfinancial well-beingandcreatingamoreinclusiveandaware financialworld.

ProvidingSeamlessExperiences

Theirworkinthisareaisfocusedonleveragingtechnology anddataanalyticstoprovideaseamlessanduser-friendly experienceforcustomers.Theyaimtobridgethegap betweenfinancialinstitutionsandtheirclients,ensuringthat theproductsandservicesofferedaretailoredtotheunique needsandpreferencesofeachindividual.

Theireffortsarebeneficialnotonlyforcustomersbutalso forfinancialinstitutions,astheycanbetterunderstandtheir client’sneedsandpreferences,allowingthemtodevelop moreeffectiveproductsandservices.This,inturn,canlead toincreasedcustomersatisfaction,loyalty,andprofitability

TransformingFinancialServices

Thetriometeachotherwhileworkingatapreviousstartup thattheyhelpedbuildandscaletobecometheMENA region’slargestOpenBankingplatform.However,they

eventuallydecidedtotaketheplungeanddiveintothe B2B2Cworldbecausetheybelievedthatthiswouldbethe bestwaytotransformfinancialservicesintheMENA region.Theyareonamissiontocreateaninclusiveand financiallyawareworld.Throughthemarketplacetheyare building,theyhopetomakeaworldwhereeasyaccessto personalizedfinancialservicesbecomesareality

Inrecentyears,theMiddleEasthaswitnesseda transformativeshiftinitsfinanciallandscape,largelydriven byinnovativeprojectsandinitiativesthathaveleftalasting impactontheregion.Oneofthekeyareaswherethis impacthasbeenmostpronouncedisintherealmof financialtechnologyorfintech.

Asignificantmilestoneinthistransformationhasbeenthe implementationofcleardataprivacyandprotectionlaws (PDPL),whichhavecomeintoforceoverthelast3-4years. Theselaws,designedtosafeguardsensitivefinancial information,haveplayedapivotalroleinbolstering consumertrustandconfidenceindigitalfinancialservices.

Moreover,theadventofOpenBankinghasrevolutionized thewayfinancialdataisutilizedandshared.OpenBanking practiceshaveempoweredconsumersbymakingthemthe rightfulownersoftheirfinancialdata.

ProvidingPersonalizedProductExperiences

Thisparadigmshiftwillpavethewayforinnovativefintech providerslikeDaleeltoofferpersonalizedandintuitive productexperiencesinthefuture.Byallowingcustomersto havecontrolovertheirdata,OpenBankinghasfosteredan environmentwherebusinessescancrafttailor-made financialsolutions,addressingtheuniqueneedsand preferencesofindividualclients.Daleel,amongother providers,willbeabletoleveragethisopportunityto delivercuttingedgeservices,enhancingcustomerengagementandsatisfaction.

Daleelisn'tlicensedtoprovideOpenBankingservicesat thismoment,butlikeotherproviders,they'reworkingon obtainingthelicensein2024toelevatefinancialservices.

CreatinganInclusiveandFinanciallyAwareWorld

Thetractionthecompanyhasachievedintermsofuser tractionandsignedpartnershipsisthebiggesttestamentto thesignificanceoftheproblemitissolving.Daleelalso wonfirstplaceintheStandardCharteredWomeninTech ProgramandVisaEverywhereInitiative.

Havingthreeco-founderswithdifferentperspectivesand complementaryskillsetshasreallyhelpedthecompany pushitselftonewheights.Giventhatthetrioworked togetherinthepast,ithasalsobeenextremelybeneficialin Daleel’ssuccesssofar

Conflictanddifferenceofopinionarehealthynotonly withinthefoundingteambutthetrioalsopromotesitacross theorganization.Daleeldoesn’tbelieveinhierarchies;the bestideathatservestheneedsofcustomerswillalways win,regardlessofwhosuggestsit.

Whenthetriostartedout,validatingtheirproblemstatementwasextremelychallenging,giventhattherewaslittle ornomarketdataavailableintheMENAregion.After extensiveresearch,theydecidedtogoouttothemarketand notonlydotheirownprimaryresearchbutalsoco-create theproductstheylaunchedwiththeirusersandtheir financialpartnerssotheycouldmakesuretheywere buildingexactlywhatthecustomerneeded.Thistookalot oftimeandeffortbutwasabsolutelynecessary

Asco-founders,theyembracedtheconceptof“divideand conquer”asaguidingprinciplefortheirsuccess.Recognizingtheirindividualstrengthsandexpertise,theystrategicallydividedtheirresponsibilitiestomaximizeefficiency

andproductivity.Bydoingso,theynotonlystreamlined theirworkflowbutalsocapitalizedontheiruniqueskills, ensuringthateachareawastackledbythepersonbest suitedforit.

Toachievetheirvisionofcreatinganinclusiveand financiallyawareworld,thetriobelievesintakingonestep atatime.

EmbracingtheVision

Thetriogivesstraightforwardadvicetootherfounders:Just doit.Embracethevisionanddiveintothechallengeswith determination.Beopentolearningfromeveryexperience, whetherit’sasuccessorasetback.Listentothemarket, understandtheneedsofthepeople,anditeratethestrategies accordingly.Flexibilityandtheabilitytopivotbasedon feedbackareinvaluable.Theyalsoemphasizetheimportanceofneverfallinginlovewiththeproductorsolution butalwaysfallinginlovewiththeproblemtheyare solving,lettingthecustomerfallinlovewiththeproductor solution.

Leadership is not about being in charge, Its about taking care of those in your charge.

- Simon Sinek

Leadership,atimelessconcept,hasundergonea fascinatingevolutionovertheyears.From traditionalmodelsrootedinhierarchyandauthority tothedynamicandforward-thinkingapproachof transformationalleadership,thejourneyreflectstheshifting paradigmsofourever-changingworld.Inthisexploration, wedelveintothemetamorphosisofleadershipstyles, tracingthetrajectoryfromtheconventionaltothefuturistic.

TraditionalLeadership

Thetraditionalleadershipmodel,entrenchedinhistoryand deeplyrootedincommand-and-controlstructures,prevailed forcenturies.Thismodelwascharacterizedbyaclear hierarchy,wheredecisionsflowedfromthetopdown,and authoritywascentralized.Leaderswereoftenseenas figureheads,embodyingpowerandcontrol.Thefocuswas onmaintainingstabilityandorderwithintheorganization.

Whilethismodelserveditspurposeinadifferentera, markedbyindustrializationandrigidorganizational structures,theevolvinglandscapeofthemodernworkplace demandedamoreadaptiveandvisionaryformof leadership.

TransformationalLeadership

Asthecomplexitiesofthebusinessworldexpanded,anew leadershipparadigmemerged–transformationalleadership.

CoinedbyJamesV.Downtonin1973andlaterpopularized byJamesMacGregorBurns,thisapproachmarkeda departurefromthetraditionalcommand-and-controlmodel.

Transformationalleadersarevisionarieswhoinspireand motivatetheirteamsbyfosteringasenseofpurposeand sharedvalues.Theyencouragecreativityandinnovation, breakingawayfromtheconventionalmoldtoembrace change.Thisleadershipstyleischaracterizedbyastrong emphasisoncommunication,collaboration,andpersonal development.

TheCoreTenetsofTransformationalLeadership

Visionary Thinking

Transformationalleadersareforward-thinkerswho articulateacompellingvisionforthefuture.Theyinspire otherstoseeandbelieveinthisvision,creatingashared senseofpurposethattranscendsindividualtasks.

Inspiration and Motivation

Unliketraditionalleaderswhorelyonauthority, transformationalleadersmotivatetheirteamsthrough inspiration.Theyfosterapositiveworkenvironment, encouragingcreativityandempoweringindividualsto contributetotheorganization'ssuccess.

Individualized Consideration

Acknowledgingtheuniquenessofeachteammember, transformationalleadersprovideindividualizedsupportand coaching.Thispersonalizedapproachenhancesemployee engagementandcontributestoprofessionalgrowth.

Intellectual Stimulation

Transformationalleadersstimulateintellectualcuriosityand creativitywithintheirteams.Theyencourageemployeesto thinkoutsidethebox,challengeassumptions,and contributeinnovativeideas.

Charismatic Leadership

Transformationalleadersoftenpossesscharismaticqualities thatdrawotherstowardtheirvision.Theirenergyand passioninspireconfidenceandcommitmentamongteam members.

Adaptability and Flexibility

Inarapidlychangingbusinesslandscape,transformational leadersembraceadaptabilityandflexibility Theyareopen tonewideas,willingtolearn,andquicktopivotin responsetoemergingchallenges.

TheIntegrationofTechnology

Theevolutionofleadershipisintricatelytiedto technologicaladvancements.Inthedigitalage,where informationmovesatthespeedoflight,andglobal connectivityisthenorm,leadersmustharnessthepowerof technologytodriveorganizationalsuccess.

Digital Leadership

Futuristicleadersleveragedigitaltoolsnotonlyfor operationalefficiencybutalsoasameansof communicationandcollaboration.Digitalleadership

involvesnavigatingthecomplexitiesofthedigital landscape,understandingemergingtechnologies,and harnessingthemtodriveinnovation.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Theavailabilityofvastamountsofdatahasreshapedhow leadersmakedecisions.Futuristicleadersemploydata analyticstogaininsights,informstrategicdecisions,and optimizeorganizationalperformance.

Remote Leadership

Theriseofremotework,acceleratedbytechnological advancements,requiresleaderstoadapttheirmanagement styles.Futuristicleadersembracevirtualcollaboration tools,prioritizeeffectivecommunication,andcultivatea remote-friendlyorganizationalculture.

Artificial Intelligence and Automation

Theintegrationofartificialintelligenceandautomation reshapestraditionaljobrolesandtasks.Futuristicleaders embracethesetechnologiestostreamlineprocesses, enhanceefficiency,andunlocknewpossibilities.

Cybersecurity Leadership

Inaneraofincreasingcyberthreats,leadersmustprioritize cybersecurity.Futuristicleadersinvestinrobust cybersecuritymeasures,educatetheirteamsonbest practices,andstayvigilanttoprotectorganizationalassets.

TheRoleofEmotionalIntelligence

Futuristicleadershipplacesapremiumonemotional intelligence(EI)–theabilitytounderstandandmanage one'sownemotionsandnavigatetheemotionsofothers.

Thisaspectofleadershipiscriticalinbuildingstrong relationships,fosteringcollaboration,andcreatinga positiveorganizationalculture.

Self-Awareness

Futuristicleaderscultivateself-awareness,understanding theirstrengths,weaknesses,andemotionaltriggers.This self-awarenessformsthefoundationforeffective leadership.

Empathy

Empathyisacornerstoneoffuturisticleadership.Leaders whocanempathizewiththeexperiencesandperspectives oftheirteammembersbuildtrustandfosteracollaborative andsupportiveworkenvironment.

Effective Communication

Clearandempatheticcommunicationisessentialfor futuristicleaders.Whetherdeliveringavisionforthefuture ornavigatingchallenges,effectivecommunicationbuilds understandingandalignmentwithintheorganization.

Conclusion

Theevolutionofleadershipfromtraditionalto transformationalandnowtofuturisticreflectsthedynamic natureofthebusinesslandscape.Futuristicleaders,armed withatransformativemindset,leveragetechnology,data, andemotionalintelligencetonavigatethecomplexitiesof themodernworkplace.Aswestandontheprecipiceof continuouschange,theroleofleaderswillcontinueto evolve,shapingthefutureoforganizationsandindustries alike.Embracingthisevolutionisnotjustachoicebuta necessityforthosewhoaspiretoleadintheeveracceleratingmarchofprogress.

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. , ,

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

Whenindividualscometogetherwithacommon purposeandasharedvisionforthefuture,it createsasolidfoundationforcollaboration. Trust,whichisacornerstoneofanythrivingpartnership, fostersaresilientspiritinthefaceofchallenges.Thepower ofsharedvision,trust,andcomplementaryskillsservesasa drivingforcebehindthesepartnerships.

Backinthesummerof2018,onesuchsuccessful partnershipemerged.MohamedHassanandOmarFathy foundthemselvesstandingatacrucialturningpointintheir lives.Havingknowneachotherfornearlyadecade,they hadalreadyexperiencedthehighsandlowsoflifetogether Theirfriendshipgrewstrongerovertime,andthey developedadeeptrustinoneanother

BothMohamedandOmarhadachievedremarkablesuccess intheirrespectivefields,withtheexhilarationoftwo successfulcompaniesthatexistundertheirbelts.Mohamed witnessedanexceptionalleaderwithawealthof managementexperienceinOmar.Omar’sabilitytoinspire andpersuadeothersleftalastingimpressiononMohamed.

Similarly,MohamedplacedgreatfaithinOmar, recognizinghistalentforcreationandinnovation.Omar’s capacitytotransformideasintotangibletechproductswas trulyremarkable.Theyembracedthenotionofgivingeach otherspaceandfosteringanenvironmentthatencourages individualgrowth.

GroundbreakingSolutionswithCollaborativeEfforts

Itwasthroughthissharedtrust,admiration,and complementaryskillsetsthattheirpartnershipwasborn. Bothofthemsawanincredibleopportunitytocombine theirstrengthsandembarkonanewventuretogether The prospectofmergingtheirexpertiseinmanagement,finance, andtechnologyignitedtheirpassionandinspiredthemto joinforces.

Sincethen,theirpartnershiphasthrived,leveraging collectiveknowledgeandexperiencetobringinnovative ideastolife.Together,theystrivetocreategroundbreaking solutionsthatmakeapositiveimpactintheirchosen industry Theirjourneycontinues,drivenbythebeliefthat collaborationisaformulaforsuccess.

MakingMeaningfulDifferences

Thiscollaborationisdrivenbyacompellingmissionand visionthatfuelstheirworkeachday.MohamedandOmar

weremotivatedbyanundeniabledesiretoembarkonan extraordinaryjourney,onethatwouldallowthemtocreate somethingtrulyimpactfulandtransformative.Theirgoal wasclear:tomakeameaningfuldifferenceinpeople’slives withinaspecificareaorindustry

Withthismissioninmind,Glamerawasborn.Theysetout tonotmerelybeatechproviderforcustomersbutto becometheirstrategicpartner.MohamedandOmarwanted toestablishGlameraasthemarketleaderinthebeautyand wellnessindustry,offeringinnovativesolutionsthatgo beyondexpectations.

Thismissionandvisionshapetheireveryactionand decision.Glameraisconstantlydevelopingandevolving, pushingitselftoreachnewheightsanddeliverexceptional valuetocustomers.Thecollaborationisinfusedwithadeep understandingoftheimportanceoftheirworkandthe impactitcanhaveonindividualsandbusinesses.

EmpoweringBeautyandWellnessProfessionals

Bystrivingtobemorethanjustaserviceprovider,the companyaimstoestablishlong-termpartnershipswithits customers.Glamerawantstobethego-toplatformthat empowersbeautyandwellnessprofessionals,helpingthem succeedintheirendeavors.Thisvisionisreflectedinthe waythecompanyapproachesitsproductdevelopment, customersupport,andoverallbusinessstrategy

Everyday,MohamedandOmararedrivenbythe knowledgethattheirworkcantrulychangethelivesof peopleinthebeautyandwellnessindustry.Theyare committedtodrivinginnovation,creatinguser-friendly solutions,andstayingaheadofthecurvetoensurethat Glameraremainsatrustedandinfluentialforceinthe industry

Thecompany’smissionisnotjustaguidingprinciple;itis whatfuelsitspassionanddedication.MohamedandOmar areexcitedtocontinuepushingboundariesandmakinga lastingimpactonthelivesofcustomersandtheindustryas awhole.

PavingWaysforFutureEndeavors

IntheMENAregion,therehavebeenseveralinspiring projectsandinitiativesthathavemadeasignificantimpact. TwonotableexamplesareTalabatandHungerstationinthe fooddeliverysectorandVezeetainthehealthcareindustry

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Theseventureshaveservedassourcesofinspirationfor manyentrepreneursintheregion.

Theseprojects,Talabat,Hungerstation,andVezeeta,have hadaprofoundimpactontheMiddleEast,servingas beaconsofsuccessandinspirationforentrepreneurslike MohamedandOmar Theirinnovativesolutionsand commitmenttoimprovingthelivesofpeopleintheir respectiveindustrieshavepavedthewayforfuture endeavorsandhavesetahighstandardforexcellenceand impact.

Atestamenttotheircombinedeffortsliesintheremarkable achievementofGlamera.Itembodiesthejointsuccessstory ofMohamedandOmar,showcasingtheculminationof Omar’sremarkableexpertiseinproductdesignand establishment,complementedbyMohamed’sfocuson managingoveralloperations,finance,andinvestments.

Omar’sinvaluableskillsanddedicationhavebeen instrumentalindrivingthedailydevelopmentandgrowth ofGlamera.Withakeeneyeforproductdesign,he overseesadedicatedteamofdevelopers,ensuringthat Glameraremainsattheforefrontoftechnological innovationinthebeautyandwellnessindustry.His continuouseffortsandleadershiphavebeencriticalin shapingGlameraintotheplatformitistoday.

Ontheotherhand,Mohamed’sroleinmanagingoverall operations,finance,andinvestmentshasplayedapivotal partinGlamera’ssuccess.Byimplementingstrategic financialplanningandefficientoperationalprocesses,he hascontributedtothecompany’sgrowthtrajectoryand stability.ThishasallowedGlameratothriveandexpandits

reach,solidifyingitspositionasaprominentplayerinthe industry.

Theirpartnershipthrivesonthesynergycreatedbytheir individualstrengthsandexpertise,whichcontributeto sharedsuccess.Omar’spatientandinsightfulnaturebrings avaluableperspectivetothetable.Mohamedtrustsinhis visionandreliesonhisabilitytocarefullyanalyze situations,ensuringthattheymakeinformeddecisionsthat alignwiththecompanygoals.

NavigatingtheEntrepreneurialJourneywithTenacity

Theupbringingandtheenvironmenttheywereraisedin haveplayedapivotalroleinshapingtheirabilitiesto persevereandremainresilient.ThechallengesMohamed andOmarencounteredalongthewayhavestrengthened theirdeterminationtoovercomeobstaclesandkeepmoving forward.Thissharedexperiencehasfosteredadeepsense ofperseverancewithinboth,enablingthemtonavigatethe entrepreneurialjourneywithtenacity

BycombiningOmar’spatientandthoughtfulapproachwith theirsharedresilience,theyhavecreatedapartnershipthat thrivesunderpressureandadaptstochanging circumstances.Theyleveragetheirindividualstrengthsto complementeachother’sexpertise,leadingtobetter decision-makingandproblem-solving.

Intheircollaborativework,OmarandMohamedhave establishedanopenandtransparentcommunicationchannel toaddressanydifferencesinperspectivesorapproaches thatmayarise.Fromtheverybeginning,theymadea mutualagreementtoopenlydiscussandtackleany challenges.

Whenitcomestodecision-making,theyrecognizethe importanceofindividualexpertiseinspecificareas.Asa result,Glamerahasdefinedclearboundarieswherefinal decisionsliewithineachofitsdomainsofresponsibility. Fortechnicalmatters,thefinaldecisionrestswithOmar, leveraginghisexpertiseinproductdevelopmentand technology.Ontheotherhand,whenitcomestooverseeing theoverallcompanyandmanagingoperations,thefinal decisionsfallunderMohamed’spurview

Thisdivisionofdecision-makingauthorityensuresthat Glameracanmoveforwardefficientlywhilerespecting eachother’sareasofexpertise.Itallowsthecompanyto leverageindividualstrengthsandmakewell-informed decisionsthatalignwithrespectiveresponsibilities.

However,it’simportanttonotethatdespitehaving independentdecision-makingauthorityinrespective domains,Glameramaintainsacollaborativeand consultativeapproach.Thecompanyvalueseveryone’s insightsandperspectives,anditactivelyseeksinputfrom oneanothertoensurethatdecisionsarewell-roundedand comprehensive.

OvercomingObstacleswithSharedCommitment

Navigatingdifferencesinperspectivesorapproachesisan ongoingprocessthatGlameraaddressesthroughopen dialogue,respectforeachother’sexpertise,andashared commitmenttothesuccessofthepartnership.Byfostering acultureofunderstandingandcollaboration,iteffectively resolvesanyconflictsandensuresthatitscollaborative workcontinuestothrive.

Duringtheearlystagesofitsjourney,Glameraencountered amajorobstaclethatrequiredittobuildastrongand trustworthyteamtohelpOmarandMohamedbringtheir visiontolife.Thischallengewascrucialasthesuccessof theventureheavilyreliedonthecaliberanddedicationof theindividualsOmarandMohamedwouldbringonboard. Overcomingthisobstaclebecameatoppriority,andtheir partnershipplayedasignificantroleinfindingasolution.

Additionally,theirshareddeterminationandperseverance wereinstrumentalinsuccessfullyformulatingthecurrent teamintwocountries.OmarandMohamedapproachedthis obstaclewithaunifiedmindset,consistently communicatingandaligningtheirstrategiestoensurethat theyareonthesamepagethroughouttherecruitment process.Thepartnershipactedasadrivingforce,enabling OmarandMohamedtoovercomesetbacksandremain focusedontheirgoalofbuildingastrongandtrustfulteam.

EmbracingChallengeswithanOpenMindset

Asaduo,OmarandMohamedhavelearnedvaluable lessonsfromthechallengestheyhaveencounteredalong thejourney.Oneofthemostsignificantlessonstheyhave embracedistheimportanceofthe “Test and try” theoryin achievingsuccess.

Throughouttheirentrepreneurialendeavors,Omarand Mohamedhavecometounderstandthatsuccessdoesnot comewithouttrialanderror.Embracingthistheoryhas allowedthemtoapproachchallengeswithanopenmindset, viewingthemasopportunitiesforgrowthandimprovement ratherthansetbacks.

Bytestingdifferentapproachesandstrategies,theyhave beenabletogathervaluableinsightsandfeedback.This iterativeprocesshasenabledthemtorefinetheirideas, products,andservices,ensuringthattheycontinuously evolveandmeettheevolvingneedsofcustomersandthe market.

Furthermore,the“Testandtry”theoryhastaughtOmarand Mohamedthevalueofresilienceandperseverance.They havelearnedthatsetbacksandfailuresarenotindicatorsof defeatbutrathersteppingstonestowardssuccess.Each challengetheyencounterservesasanopportunitytolearn, adapt,andcomebackstronger

Theircollectivegoalsandaspirationsforthefuture encompassmakingameaningfulimpactonthelivesof individualsintheMiddleEast.OmarandMohamedare driventosimplifytheirdailyworkandempowerthemto managetheirtasksremotelyefficiently.Glamera,asthe leadingplayerintheMENAregion,holdsapivotalposition inachievingthisgoal.Theyremaindedicatedtoleveraging theresourcesandexpertisetofurtherstrengthentheir impactandcontinuedrivinginnovationinthebeautyand wellnessindustry.

RevolutionizingtheBeautyIndustry

AsGlameradelvesdeeperintotheindustry,itconstantly discoverstheimmensepotentialfordigitalizationand innovation.Thisrealizationfuelstheexcitementfor upcomingprojectsandventures.Particularlyenthusiastic aboutthecontinuousdevelopmentofGlameraitself,aswell asitsotherprojectsaimedatrevolutionizingthebeauty industry.Forinstance,itsB2Cmobileapplicationwill enhanceuserexperiences,GlameraPaytostreamline paymentprocesses,andGlameraProissettolaunchin mid-January2024.GlameraProwillprovidefreelancers withtheirownbookinglinkandpaymenttool,improving customerrelationsandempoweringindependentbeauty professionals.

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Inanagedominatedbytechnologicaladvancements,

theTechnology,Information,andInternetindustry standsattheforefrontofinnovationandprogress.Itis withinthisdynamicandever-evolvinglandscapethat executivesPrakashSenghaniandMukundHiranihave emergedastrailblazers,poisedtodrivetransformative changeandrevolutionizethewayweinteractwith technology

PrakashSenghaniCo-Founder&CEOandMukund HiraniCo-Founder&CTO,withtheirdiverseexpertise andvisionaryleadership,representthedrivingforcebehind agroundbreakingpartnershipaimedatharnessingthe poweroftechnologyforsocietaladvancement.Their collaborationtranscendsconventionalboundaries,fueledby asharedvisionandunwaveringcommitmenttofostering innovation.

TheculminationoftheireffortsmaterializesinNavatech Group,apioneeringenterprisededicatedtopushingthe boundariesoftechnologicalinnovation.Throughtheir leadership,PrakashandMukundarepoisedtosteer Navatechtowardsitsmissionofmakingalastingimpacton workersafety,industrystandards,andsocietalwell-being.

Let’s delve in to learn more:

ForgingaVisionaryPartnership

PrakashSenghaniholdsamaster’sdegreeincivil engineeringandboastsextensiveexperiencegainedfrom histenureatvariousglobalconstructionorganizations.With asolidfoundationinthefundamentalaspectsof construction,Prakashbringsinvaluableexpertisetothe

table.Ontheotherhand,hiscolleague,MukundHirani, leveragesarichbackgroundincybersecurityresearchand expertise.Mukundhasmadesignificantcontributionsto esteemedentities,includingtheUKGovernment,andhas heldleadershippositionsincutting-edgetechnologyfirms.

Theircollaborationwasnothappenstancebutratherthe resultofasharedvisionandastrongpersonalconnection thatpredatesthecompany'sinception.Unitedbycommon heritageandmutualrespect,PrakashandMukundlaidthe groundworkfortheirpartnership.Recognizingtheunique valuethatMukundcouldbringtotheventure,Prakashwas steadfastinhisconviction.Afteraseriesofcompelling discussions,MukundagreedtojoinforceswithPrakash.

ThispartnershipbetweenPrakashSenghaniandMukund Hiranitranscendstheamalgamationofskillsand experiencesfromdisparateprofessionalbackgrounds.It servesasatestamenttotheirsharedvisionandunwavering commitmenttofosteringinnovationwithinNavatech.

AdvancingSafetyThroughInnovation

Intheircollaborativeefforts,MukundHiraniisdrivenbya sharedvision:Torevolutionizehigh-riskindustriesthrough AI-poweredsolutions,ultimatelyenhancingworkersafety andqualityoflife.Thisoverarchingmissionformsthe cornerstoneofNavatech'spursuits,guidingbothproduct developmentandservicedelivery.Everyinitiative undertakenbythecompanyisimbuedwiththiscentral objective,reflectingasteadfastcommitmenttoharnessing cutting-edgetechnologyforsocietaladvancement,witha particularemphasisonenvironmental,social,and governance(ESG)considerations.

Theirfirmconvictionunderscoresafundamentalbeliefin theimportanceofprovidingindividualswithasecurework environmentthatensurestheirsafereturntotheirfamilies. Thisguidingprincipleservesasacatalystfortheir endeavors,propellingthemforwardirrespectiveofscale,as theyworktowardscreatingasaferfuture.Theirdedication tothisethosextendsbeyondmerestrategicplanning;itis deeplyingrainedinthefabricoftheirorganization,driving continuousinnovationastheyendeavortoprotectlivesand elevateindustrystandards.

EmpoweringSafetyThroughInnovation

IntheirsignificantcontributionsthroughouttheMiddle East,PrakashSenghaniexemplifiestheirdedicationto enhancingworkersafetyandqualityoflife.

AstandoutprojectinvolvestheircollaborationwithNEOM inKSA,wheretheyarespearheadingthedevelopmentofan AI-drivencontentdeliverysystemandapplicationtailored forfront-lineworkers.Thispioneeringplatform,poisedto benefitover400,000users,deliversessentialhealthand safetyinformationthroughanintuitiveConversationalAI interface.Notably,theappsupportsoversixlanguages, ensuringthatworkerscanaccessvitalsafetycontentintheir nativetongues.Thisinitiativerepresentsasubstantialstride inleveragingtechnologytobolsterworkersafetyatscale.

AnothernoteworthyendeavoristheSaifetyCo-Pilot,a revolutionaryWhatsApp-basedConversationalAIsolution engineeredtoenhanceregionalconstructionsafety.By deliveringprecisesafetyinstructionsdirectlytoworkers' mobiledevices,thisinnovativetoolempowersfrontline workerswithactionableguidancesupportedby authoritativesources.Itsimagedetectionfeatureenables real-timeriskassessmenton-site,whileitsmultilingual supportandtext-to-voicecapabilitiesensureaccessibility forallworkers.Byseamlesslyintegratingwithwidelyused platformslikeWhatsApp,thisinitiativedemocratizes accesstoAItechnologyandsafetyinformation,equipping frontlineworkerswiththetoolstoidentifyandmitigate hazardseffectively

ForgingImpactfulPaths

PrakashSenghanireflectsonNavatech'ssignificant milestoneasitentersitsfifthyearofoperation,highlighting thesharedjourneyofachievementandcommitment.

Beyondmerelymarkingtime,thismilestonesymbolizesthe profoundimpactoftheircollaboration,rootedinshared backgroundsandculturalvalues.Originatingfromregions wherelife'svaluemaydifferfromWesternnorms,their mutualdedicationtoupliftingworkersdrivestheir endeavors.

Theirshareddeterminationstemsfromacollectivedesireto effecttangiblechangeinthelivesofthosefacingsignificant challengesinsafetyandqualityoflife.Thiscommitment servesasadrivingforce,compellingthemtoseizeevery opportunityforpositivetransformation.

Clientfeedbackservesasapowerfultestamenttothe transformativenatureoftheirwork,reinforcingtherealworldimpactonworkplacesafetyandwell-being.Their solutions,informedbyacollectivebackgroundandcultural perspective,aretailoredtomeettheuniqueneedsof workersintheirregion,strengtheningtheirresolvetocreate asafer,moreequitablefuture.

Furthermore,theirfifthyearofoperationmarksa significantmilestoneasNavatechachievesprofitability,a testamenttotheperseveranceanddedicationoftheentire team.Thisachievementunderscorestheircollectiveefforts, demonstratingthetangibleresultsoftheircommitmentto excellence.

FosteringSynergisticInnovation

PrakashSenghanihighlightsthethrivingpartnership betweenhimselfandMukundHirani,emphasizingthe

synergyoftheirindividualstrengthsandexpertisewithin Navatech.Mukund'sprofoundgraspoftechnology, complementedbyPrakash'sextensiveknowledgeinthe constructionsector,laysthegroundworkforthecompany's success.Positionedattheconvergenceofconstructionand technology,theircollaborationisuniquelypoisedtoaddress intricatechallengesintheConTechdomain.

Theirdynamicpartnershipischaracterizedbyacultureof constructivefeedbackandsharedresponsibility They recognizethatopenandhonestcommunication,evenwhen confrontingdifficulttruths,fostersimprovementratherthan discord.Anyfeedbackprovidedisrootedintheirmutual objectiveofpersonalandprofessionalenhancement, ensuringthattheirproductsandservicesconsistentlymeet thehigheststandardsofreliabilityandefficacy

Moreover,theirdivergentworkingstylesseamlessly complementeachother.Mukund'smeticulousattentionto detailensuresthattheirsolutionsundergorigoroustesting andrefinement,embodyingprecisionanddependability. Meanwhile,Prakash'siterativeapproachfostersadaptability andcontinuousenhancement,enablingNavatechtoremain agileinresponsetoindustrydemandsandevolving technologicallandscapes.

Thisequilibriumbetweenprecisionandagilityempowers themtoinnovateresponsiblywhilestayingattunedtothe evolvingneedsoftheconstructionindustry.Theircombined strengthsandcollaborativeethospropelNavatechforward, drivingthemtowardtheiroverarchingmissionofpositively impactingworkers'livesandelevatingindustrystandards.

HarmonizingCollaborativeDynamics

Innavigatingtheircollaborativeendeavors,MukundHirani discussestheongoingprocessofunderstandingand respectingdifferencesinperspectivesandapproaches. Mukundbringsvisionarytechinsightsthatoftendwellin thefuture,sometimeschallengingtoarticulateinthe present.Hisforward-thinkingmindset,thoughinvaluable, canoccasionallyposecommunicationhurdlesashe exploresideasbeyondconventionalboundaries.

Conversely,PrakashSenghani'srapidcreativityand dynamicapproachensurethatinnovationneverstagnates. Operatingatanacceleratedpace,Prakashconstantly generatesideasandsolutions.Keepingupwiththis whirlwindofcreativitycanbebothexhilaratingand challenging,requiringadelicatebalanceofengagementand reflection.

Toeffectivelynavigatethesedifferences,they'vefostereda cultureofappreciatingeachother'sstrengthsandworking styles.Trustisparamount,relyingoneachothertodeliver andmoveforward,evenwhenthepathaheadseems unclear.Recognizingwhentoengagedeeplyindiscussions andwhentostepbackallowsthemtoharnessthepowerof collaborativesynergywhilehonoringindividual contributions.

Ultimately,theirsharedcommitmenttoNavatech'smission guidesthemthroughmomentsofdisagreementor uncertainty.Prioritizingtheorganization'sgreatergoodand maintainingfocusonlong-termgoalstransformchallenges intoopportunitiesforgrowthandinnovation,propelling Navatechtowarditsvisionofmakingalastingimpacton workersafetyandindustrystandards.

NavigatingGrowthChallenges

Intheearlystagesoftheirjourney,PrakashSenghaniwas deeplyinvolvedinallaspectsofthebusiness,drivenbyhis visionandideasthatneededtranslationintoproducts, businessstrategies,andorganizationalculture.However,as Navatechexpanded,Prakashfounditchallengingto maintaininvolvementineveryaspect.Feelingexcluded fromcertainconversationsormeetings,heoften overextendedhimself,hinderingthecompletionofessential tasks.Thissituationalsoledsometeammemberstofeel undervaluedoruntrusted.MukundHirani,maintaininga closeandrespectfulrelationshipwithPrakash,addressed theseconcernsbyprovidingobservationsandpotential strategiestomitigatetheadverseeffectsofPrakash'sdrive forsuccess.

FosteringTrustandCollaboration

PrakashSenghanireflectedonMukund'sexample,realizing theimportanceoftrustingtheteammemberstheyhiredto

fulfilltheirdesignatedroles.Heunderstoodthathisrole wasn'ttobeinvolvedineveryaspectbuttoensurecohesive teamwork.Thisexperiencehighlightedthesignificanceof maintainingastrongrelationshipwithco-founders, emphasizingthattruecamaraderieistestedduring challengingtimes,ratherthanwheneverythingisgoing smoothly

EmpoweringTechnologyforSaferWorkplaces

Theirsharedvisionforthefutureisanchoredinthebelief thattechnologyshouldserveallworkers,notjustthosein white-collarroles.Theyaredrivenbyacollectivedesireto democratizeAI,ensuringaccessibilityandbenefitfor everyone,especiallythoseinsectorstraditionally underservedbytechinnovations.Theiraimistobreak downbarriersandmakeAItechnologyaccessibleto frontlineworkers,contributingtosaferworkenvironments andimprovinglives.

Inadditiontotheircommitmenttoworkplacesafety,they aspiretopositiontheUAEasagloballeaderinAIand technologyexpertise,focusedonmakingatangibleimpact onsociety.Theirambitionextendsbeyondregional boundaries,aimingtosetanewstandardforintegratingAI inenhancingthequalityoflifeandworkersafety worldwide.

AtNavatech,theyarenotcontentwiththestatusquo.They aredeterminedtochallengethenorms,pushboundaries, andaccomplishtheunthinkable.Theircollectivegoals revolvearoundmakingameaningfulimpactonsociety, prioritizingthe"S"inESG,andfosteringafuturewhere technologyservestoupliftandprotecteveryindividual, regardlessoftheirroleorbackground.Throughtheir partnership,theyarecommittedtorealizingthese aspirationsandshapingabrighter,saferfutureforall.

NavigatingGrowthandInnovation

Onthetechnologicalfront,MukundHiraninotestherapid paceofadvancementsinAI.Heemphasizestheimportance ofkeepingupwiththesedevelopments,highlightingthe intentiontointegratemoretechnologyin-house.This strategicmoveaimstoexertgreatercontrolovertheuser experience,minimizingrelianceonexternalservice providers.

PrakashSenghanithecompany'sgrowthtrajectoryfroma businessperspective.Hehighlightsthecontinuous acquisitionofnewandpromisingclients,expressing

excitementparticularlyaboutdiversifyingclientelefrom industriesadjacenttoconstructionandexpandingintonew geographicmarkets.

Additionally,Prakashmentionstheinitiationofthe company'sinauguralexternalfundraisingendeavor While acknowledgingtheexhilaratingprospectsofthisventure,he alsoacknowledgestheassociatedapprehensions.Prakash reflectsonthevulnerabilityinherentinseekingexternal investment,recognizingthepotentialforscrutinyand critique,aswellastheopportunityforcommendationand recognitionofthecompany'sachievements.

GuidanceforCollaborativeSuccess

Foraspiringduosseekingtomakeasignificantimpactin theMiddleEast,PrakashSenghaniandMukundHirani,cofoundersofNavatech,offerthefollowingadvicebasedon theirownexperiences:

Establishing a Shared Vision

Anchorthepartnershipinastrongsharedvisionthat transcendsmerefinancialsuccess.Focusoncreatingrealworldimpactanddrivingpositivechangeintheregion.

Fostering Open Communication and Trust

Cultivateopencommunicationandtrustwithinthe partnership.Thisfoundationisessentialfornavigating challengesandbuildingaresilientcollaboration.

Adaptation and Evolution

Remainflexibleandadaptabletochallengesand opportunities.Bewillingtoevolveyourapproachand strategiesasthemarketandindustrylandscapeshift.

- Roy T. Bennett

Inaneramarkedbytransformativetechnological advancements,thefinancialinclusionindustrystandsat theforefrontofglobalinnovation.Withamissionto bridgethegapbetweenfinancialservicesandunderserved communities,thissectorembodiestheethosof empowermentandaccessibility Throughacombinationof cutting-edgetechnologyandvisionaryleadership,financial inclusioninitiativesstrivetodemocratizeaccesstobanking andeconomicopportunitiesforall.

AttheforefrontofthismovementareShanawazRouf COOandCo-founderandArsalanSiddiquiHeadof Geographics,SeniorExecutiveOfficer,andCo-founder, whosecollaborationwithinmyZoiFinancialInclusion Technologiesepitomizesdedicationtobridgingthegapin financialaccessibility.AsCo-founders,theirstrategicroles intertwinetonavigatethecomplexitiesofproduct developmentandgeographicexpansion.Theirjointefforts signifyacommitmentnotjusttobusinessgrowth,butto effectingmeaningfulchangeinthelivesofunderserved populationsworldwide.

WithinthecorridorsofmyZoiFinancialInclusion Technologies,Shanawaz,andArsalanorchestratea symphonyofinnovationaimedatreshapingthefinancial landscape.Theirjourney,markedbyrelentlesspursuitand unwaveringdedication,underscoresasharedmissionto empowerindividualsthroughaccesstoessentialfinancial services.Astheysteerthecompanytowardsnewhorizons, theirvisionremainsclear:toharnessthepowerof innovationasacatalystforglobalfinancialinclusion.

Let’s delve in to learn more:

EmpoweringGlobalFinancialInclusion

Theirpathsintersectednearlythreeyearsagowhen ShanawazRoufandArsalanSiddiqui,alongsideotherco-

foundersofmyZoi,initiallypresentedtheideatoSC Ventures.Atthatjuncture,afterthoroughresearchand contemplation,theyembarkedonwhatseemedlikeamere thoughtorperhaps,adream-"Woulditnotbeamazingto enablefinancialinclusionforeveryunderbankedindividual globally?"Littledidtheyanticipatethatthisvisionwould materializeintoacommerciallyviableandpurpose-led venturenamedmyZoi,boastingateamofover30members representingover13nationalities.Theorganizationhas evolvedintoahighlyconsumer-focusedentity,withits commitmentevidentinthequalityofitsproducts.

PioneeringFinancialInclusion

ShanawazRoufoverseesgeographicexpansion,while ArsalanSiddiquimanagesproductandoperationswithin myZoiFinancialInclusionTechnologies.Theycollaborate closelytoswiftlypenetratenewmarketswithtailored solutions,aimingtodeliveranunparalleledexperiencefor endusers.Amidstthecurrentlandscapeemphasizingagility andsustainability.growth,theirjointeffortsarepivotalfor clients,endusers,andshareholdersalike.

Theirmissionisclear:toenactmeaningfulchangeby ensuringuniversalaccesstofinancialservices.This aspirationtranscendsmerebusinessstrategy,embodyinga beliefininclusivitywithoutboundaries.Theirabilityto swiftlydeploysolutionsunderscoresnotonlytheirskillbut alsotheirunwaveringdedicationandresponsibilityto providinguserswiththeutmostquality

EmpoweringChangethroughInnovation

Currently,theprimaryfocusofShanawazRoufandArsalan Siddiquiliesinspearheadingtheoperationalizationand expansionofmyZoiFinancialInclusionTechnologiesinthe MiddleEast.Theirendeavortranscendsmereproduct launches;it'saboutcatalyzingtangiblechangeinpeople's

Shanawaz Rouf Head of Geographics, Senior Executive

Officer myZoi Financial Inclusion Technologies

Arsalan Siddiqui Co-founder | COO & Co-Founder myZoi Financial Inclusion Technologies

THEIR ABILITY TO SWIFTLY DEPLOY SOLUTIONS UNDERSCORES NOT ONLY THEIR SKILL BUT ALSO THEIR UNWAVERING DEDICATION.

lives.Amidstthebetaphase,theyremainattheforefront, embracingthechallengeswhilecontinuouslylearning, adapting,andenhancingtheirofferings.

Thisphasepresentsformidablechallenges,yetit'sequally invigorating,withreal-timeuserfeedbackdrivingrapid decision-making,testing,anditerativeimprovements.It's anenrichingcycleofrefinement,witheachiterationfueled byagenuinecommitmenttoaddressinguserneeds.The impactoftheireffortsextendsfarbeyondmerenumerical metrics,aprospectthatexcitesthemprofoundly

StreamliningOperationalProcesses

Inarecentdevelopment,ShanawazRoufandArsalan SiddiquiinitiatedtheclosedbetaphaseformyZoiFinancial InclusionTechnologies.Thisundertakingnecessitatedthe operationalizationofinternalprocessesaswellasexternal engagementwithmultiplepartners.Giventheirrespective roleswithinmyZoi,bothexecutivesplayedacrucialrolein orchestratingcoordinatedeffortsbetweenoperationsand geographicalpartnerships.

HarnessingDiverseBankingExpertise

BothShanawazRoufandArsalanSiddiquihavetraversed notablecareerswithinthebankingsector,albeitindistinct domains.WhileArsalanhasprimarilyfocusedonretail bankingthroughouthisprofessionaljourney,Shanawazhas garneredextensiveexperienceincorporatebanking.This diversityinexpertiseequipsthemwithacomprehensive understandingofvariousfacetsofthefinancialindustry, enablingthemtoleveragetheircollectiveknowledgeto addressanygapseffectively.

FosteringCollaborativeAlignment

Atthecoreoftheircollaborativeeffortsliesacommitment toopennessandmutualrespectforeachother'sviewpoints. Initiatingdiscussionsbyaligningonsharedgoalssetsthe stageforproductivecollaboration,ensuringthatboth executivesareworkinginunisontowardsacommon objective.Thisapproachsimplifiestheprocessofresolving anydifferences,astheyareguidedbyashared understandingoftheultimatedestination.

NurturingTrustandCollaboration

"In our experiences, we've found that trusting and respecting each other's perspectives is paramount. Despite our diverse backgrounds and approaches to problemsolving, our shared objective remains consistent: getting things done. We place immense value on each other's instincts and approaches to finding solutions, whether it involves resolving operational challenges with payment

gateways, vendor disputes, or even mundane issues like office coffee machine malfunctions.”

EmpoweringMigrantWorkersThroughFinancial Inclusion

WhenShanawazRoufandArsalanSiddiquiconvened,they sharedacommonvision:toserveandsupportmigrant workers.Motivatedbyadesiretomakeatangible differenceinthelivesofthismarginalizedcommunity,they embarkedonamissiontoprovidefinancialinclusionto migrantworkersandtheirfamilies.Theirgoalistoelevate thestandardoflivingfortheseindividualsbyofferingthem accesstoessentialfinancialservices.Throughtheir dedicatedefforts,theyaspiretocreateameaningfulimpact bothabroadandwithintheirhomecommunities.

ApproachingFinancialInclusionMilestones

Withanticipationbuilding,ShanawazRoufandArsalan Siddiquieagerlyanticipatetheupcominglaunchoftheir project.Astheyapproachthissignificantmilestone, currentlyinthesecondroundofbetatestingwithselect corporatesandmigrantworkers,theyreflectonthejourney thatbegannearlytwoyearsago.Eachstepclosertotheir goalfillsthemwithenthusiasmandpride.

Whilethelaunchmarksapivotalmoment,Shanawazand Arsalanareequallyenthusiasticaboutthejourneyahead. Theylookforwardtoconductingfinancialinclusion workshopsandintroducingsavingsproductsformigrant workers.Havingalreadyorganizedseveralsuccessful sessionswiththesupportofcorporatepartners,theyare encouragedbytheworkers'keeninterestinlearningabout financialinclusion.

StrategicProductDevelopmentAdvice

ShanawazRoufandArsalanSiddiquiadvocatefora strategicapproachtoproductdevelopment.Theyadvise startingbyidentifyingaprevalentneedandformulatinga correspondingproblemstatement,followedbycraftinga solution.Insteadofconceptualizinganideafirstand attemptingtogeneratedemandforit,theyemphasizethe importanceofaddressingexistingneeds.

Additionally,theystressthesignificanceofembracing digitization,consideringtheMiddleEast'srapidprogression inthisrealm.

Furthermore,theyrecommendmaintainingagilityin productorserviceofferings,advocatingfortheabilityto pivoteasilywhennecessary AccordingtoShanawazand Arsalan,adaptabilityandinnovationarecrucial differentiatorsandshouldbecentraltoallendeavors.

The Key to Inuential Leadership

Leadershipisanartthattranscendsmereauthority; it’saboutinspiringandinfluencingothers positively.Intherealmofinfluentialleadership, oneprinciplestandstall-leadingbyexample.Thistimeless conceptencapsulatestheessenceofeffectiveleadership, whereactionsspeaklouderthanwords.Inthisexploration, wedelveintotheintricaciesofleadingbyexample, examiningitsimpactonorganizationalculture,team dynamics,andlong-termsuccess.

SettingtheTone

Leadingbyexamplebeginswithsettingaprecedent.A leader’sbehaviorbecomestheblueprintfortheentireteam. Whenleadersexemplifythevalues,workethic,and principlestheyexpectfromtheirteam,theyestablisha standardthatfostersacultureofexcellence.Thissetsthe tonefortheorganizationandcreatesapositiveand aspirationalworkenvironment.

Leaderswholeadbyexamplebecomebeaconsof inspiration.Theiractionsbecomeareferencepointfor others,showcasingwhatispossibleandexpected.By embodyingtheidealstheypreach,leadersinstill confidence,trust,andrespectamongtheirteammembers, creatingafoundationforarobustorganizationalculture.

BuildingTrust

Trustisthebedrockofanysuccessfulteam.Leaderswho leadbyexamplebuildtrustorganically.Whenteam memberswitnesstheirleaderconsistentlydemonstrating integrity,transparency,andaccountability,trustflourishes. Trustisatwo-waystreet;leadersmusttrusttheirteam,and inreturn,theteammusttrusttheirleader

Aleaderwholeadsbyexampleearnsthetrustoftheirteam becausetheiractionsalignwiththeirwords.This authenticityfostersasenseofsecurityandstability,which iscrucialforathrivingworkenvironment.Inan atmosphereoftrust,communicationflowsfreely, collaborationthrives,andchallengesarenavigated collectively

InfluenceonOrganizationalCulture

Organizationalcultureisthecollectivepersonalityofa company.Leadersplayapivotalroleinshapingthis culture,andleadingbyexampleisthecatalystforpositive culturaltransformation.Whenleadersconsistentlydisplay valuessuchasresilience,adaptability,andacommitmentto

continuousimprovement,thesetraitsbecomeembeddedin theorganizationalDNA.

Aleader’sbehaviorhasarippleeffectthroughoutthe organization.Whetherit’sadedicationtoethicalpractices, afocusoninnovation,oracommitmenttodiversityand inclusion,theleader’sexampleamplifiesthesevalues.This, inturn,fostersaculturewhereemployeesfeelasenseof belongingandpurpose,resultinginincreasedengagement andproductivity.

EnhancingTeamDynamics

Teamdynamicsareprofoundlyinfluencedbytheleader’s actions.Whenaleadermodelseffectivecommunication, teamwork,andapositiveattitude,thesebehaviorspermeate theteam.Leadingbyexamplecreatesacollaborative atmospherewhereindividualsareinspiredtocontribute theirbestefforts.

Leaderswhorolluptheirsleevesandworkalongsidetheir teamintimesofchallengeorhighworkloadbuild camaraderie.Thissharedexperienceenhancesteam cohesionandloyalty.Leadingbyexampleintermsofwork ethic,perseverance,andacommitmenttoexcellence createsacontagiousenthusiasmthatpropelstheentireteam forward.

MotivationandEmpowerment

Influentialleadersinspiretheirteamsnotonlythroughtheir wordsbutthroughtheirdeeds.Whenteammembers witnesstheirleaderovercomingobstacles,embracing challenges,andcelebratingsuccesses,itmotivatesthemto dothesame.Leadingbyexampleignitesasparkof motivationthattranscendsindividualtasksandalignswith thebroadergoalsoftheorganization.

Moreover,leadingbyexampleempowersteammembers. Whentheyobservetheirleaderentrustingthemwith responsibilitiesandprovidingsupportwhenneeded,it instillsasenseofownershipandaccountability.This empowermentleadstoincreasedjobsatisfaction, professionalgrowth,andamoreresilientandadaptable team.

Long-TermSuccessandLegacy

Leadershipisnotjustaboutachievingshort-termgoals;it’s aboutcreatingalegacyofenduringsuccess.Leaderswho leadbyexamplecontributetothelong-termprosperityof

theirorganizations.Byconsistentlymakingdecisions alignedwiththeorganization’svaluesandvision,theylay thefoundationforsustainedsuccess.

Theimpactofleadingbyexampleextendsbeyonda leader’stenure.Itshapestheleadershippipeline, influencingthenextgenerationofleaders.Whenaspiring leaderswitnesstheeffectivenessofleadingbyexample, theyaremorelikelytoemulatethesebehaviors,ensuring continuityintheorganizationalcultureandvalues.

ChallengesandConsiderations

Whileleadingbyexampleisapowerfulleadership principle,it’snotwithoutchallenges.Leadersmustbe mindfuloftheneedforbalanceandself-awareness.Being overlyinvolvedinday-to-daytasks,forexample,may inadvertentlystifleteamempowerment.Leadersmuststrike abalancebetweeninvolvementanddelegation,ensuring theyempowertheirteamwhileprovidingnecessary guidance.

Additionally,leadersshouldremainadaptable.Leadingby exampledoesn’tmeanbeinginflexibleorresistantto change.Atrulyinfluentialleaderembracesinnovation, fostersacultureofcontinuousimprovement,andisopento evolvingstrategiesthatalignwiththeorganization’sgoals.

In conclusion,leadingbyexampleisnotjustaleadership strategy;it’saphilosophythatpermeatestheveryfabricof successfulorganizations.Leaderswhoembodythe principlestheywishtoinstillcreateapositiverippleeffect thatinfluenceseveryaspectoftheworkplace.From buildingtrustandshapingorganizationalcultureto enhancingteamdynamicsandfosteringlong-termsuccess, leadingbyexampleisthecornerstoneofinfluential leadership.

The real of discovery consists not in seeking new but in having new eyes. landscapes, voyage

-MarcelProust

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

- Robert Frost