Expanding or relocating a business to a country with a very different culture and business environment is both exciting and challenging. On one side, new opportunities, markets, and networks emerge; on the other, unfamiliar rules, cultural gaps, and hidden complexities can slow down progress. In my work supporting entrepreneurs and investors across borders, I’ve seen […]
For many years, the main story around entrepreneurship has been about profit. Revenue, margins, traction and valuations were seen as the only measures of success. But the world is changing, and so is the meaning of building a real company. Today, entrepreneurs are asked to expand their vision, because growth should not be separated from […]
You are the founder of Potentia Path. Tell us more about what your company does Potentia Path empowers organizations to unlock their full potential in hybrid and remote work environments. We specialize in transforming struggling distributed teams into high-performing, connected cultures using brain science principles that work with human nature, not against it. What makes […]
Tell us about yourself and your background My name is Michele Ammirati, and I am the Managing Partner of WellTax, an international Accounting and Tax Advisory firm based in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. I’ve spent over a decade working with large corporations, SMEs, private clients, and family offices on cross-border tax […]
In the fast-paced business realm of the Gulf, entrepreneurs are flooded with tools, tactics, and technologies. From AI to growth frameworks, the world offers no shortage of systems to scale. But beneath every high-performing founder I’ve ever worked with, one hidden factor separates power from burnout: energetic alignment. While most strategy is built in spreadsheets, […]
They’re bold. They’re fast. They’re surprisingly well-informed.Welcome to the era of Gen Z — the newest generation stepping into the workforce with purpose, passion, and a playlist of ambitions. As an HR Professional, I’ve had the chance to work with professionals across generations. But in the last two years, I’ve seen something shift: Gen Z […]
In the Middle East, where businesses are scaling rapidly and new industries are emerging daily, the greatest competitive advantage for executives lies not in technology or capital; it lies in the ability to transform employees into true economic partners. The most forward‑thinking organizations are realizing that their workforce is not merely a resource to be […]
Let me guess. You’re sitting in your cozy Dutch, German, or Belgian office, sipping your third espresso, dreaming of expanding your business into the Middle East. Maybe your friend’s cousin’s brother made it big in Dubai, or you read a LinkedIn post about booming markets in Riyadh. Now you’re thinking, “How hard can it be?” […]
Tell us about your career journey in business. I’ve spent most of my career building customer first operations in high growth, brand led environments. I started as an entrepreneur in retail, later on I did B2B with Computer Associates, and in my early 30s transitioned to global retail, working with adidas and later Nike. Those […]
Tell us about yourself and what it is that you currently do I’m Leong Cheah, Founder/CEO of LUCI™, an AI-driven Learning Experience & Development (LXP) platform designed to transform how organisations empower their workforce. I have a background in strategy, leadership, and HR innovation through technology. My experience spans several industries, including Retail Banking, Hospitality, […]
