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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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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.
Connect with Nick:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickvinckier/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickvinckier
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