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chatGRG brings out the human essence in a world of artificial intelligence.
This isn’t your average business podcast – we speak with guests who understand the region’s nuances, have navigated the Gulf’s waters, and have established what it takes to thrive in this emerging market, sharing insights that speak to our human core.
Our podcast goes behind the scenes of the region's most impactful voices, from leaders to industry experts and bold thinkers. We’re here to reveal the raw, often unseen side of their journeys—the pivotal moments, the doubts, their credible insights and the real grit that shaped who they are today.
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Build Your Business Without Quitting Corporate | Nick Vinckier - Chalhoub Group
In this episode, Nick Vinckier, VP or Corporate Innnovation at Chalhoub Group shares how staying in corporate didn’t hold him back—it gave him the structure, skills, and stability to fuel his entrepreneurial success.
He’s living proof that you don’t have to walk away from a steady paycheck to build something meaningful.
Nick takes us inside his mindset shift—how he stopped seeing corporate as a cage and started using it as a launchpad. From navigating red tape to unlocking innovation within the system, he shows how you can be entrepreneurial without going solo.
We talk about:
- Why corporate isn’t the enemy anymore
- How to build momentum without burning bridges
- The underrated advantages of growing within the system
- How to pitch, influence, and create—even in structured environments
If you’ve ever wondered how to build your own thing without quitting everything—this is the blueprint.