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chatGRG brings out the human essence in a world of artificial intelligence.
In a world of noise and automation, we go straight to the source: people who’ve built careers, led teams, and launched ventures across this region.
Our guests aren’t here to tell stories. They’re here to share insights—shaped by years of navigating the Gulf’s unique market dynamics, cultural expectations, and leadership realities.
From career moves and hiring trends to entrepreneurial grit and executive thinking, we unpack what it really takes to succeed here, backed by real-world experience, not theory.
Whether you’re growing a career or building something of your own, this is the insight you wish someone had shared sooner.
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Mazen Kanaan: Middle East Shark Tank Winner Rejects Money and Continues to Build 33M Dollar Company.
Does Leaving Corporate Pay Off? What It Really Takes to Succeed
Leaving corporate can feel like a gamble—so what does it take to make it work?
Mazen Kanaan bets on his courage and vision; today, he’s a regional success.
In this conversation, he shares what it really took to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Co-founder of House of Pops with his wife, Mazen Kanaan reveals why he won Shark Tank but turned down the deal—and what it’s really like building a business with his partner, from the pressures to the wins.
Connect with Mazen:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mazenkn/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mazenkn/
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Robyn Abou Chedid
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynabouchedid/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlnamedrobyn/
Ahmad Atalla
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-atalla-b26552/