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Born to Disrupt – Building Innovation Ecosystems with Sagar Shah
In this episode of Born to Disrupt, innovation strategist Sagar Shah joins hosts Grant Niven and Simon Hardie to unpack the concept of building and scaling innovation ecosystems. Drawing on his diverse experience across corporate finance, economic policy, and fintech ecosystem development, Sagar offers a detailed and pragmatic look at how innovation ecosystems can be strategically designed to unlock economic value and societal impact—particularly in emerging markets such as Saudi Arabia.
Born to Disrupt – Democratising Real Estate in Saudi Arabia with Hanouf Abdulelah Bin Saeed
In this episode of Born to Disrupt, hosts Mark Walker and Simon Hardie are joined by Hanouf Abdulelah Bin Saeed, General Manager at Stake, a digital real estate investment platform that is revolutionising access to property ownership in the Middle East. Drawing on over 17 years of experience in banking, regulation, and investment, Hanouf offers a deep and practical perspective on how technology and finance are converging to make real estate more inclusive and transparent—particularly in Saudi Arabia.
Born to Disrupt – Web3, Stablecoins, and the Future of Digital Economies with Ahmed Amer
In episode 10 of Born to Disrupt, hosts Grant Niven and Mark Walker are joined by Ahmed Amer, CEO of EMURGO Labs, to discuss how Web3, stablecoins, and tokenisation are shaping the future of digital economies, particularly across Africa and the Middle East. With a background in investment banking, venture capital, and e-commerce, Ahmed offers both strategic and practical insights into how blockchain technologies are being applied in real-world contexts—beyond the hype and towards measurable impact.
Born to Disrupt – Resilience, Risk and Redefining Growth in Africa with Ciku Mugambi
In this episode of Born to Disrupt, hosts Simon Hardie and Grant Niven are joined by Ciku Mugambi, a seasoned investor and operator, to explore the complex realities of building and investing in startups across Africa. Drawing from her diverse experience in audit, consulting, private equity, and startup leadership, Ciku offers a grounded and candid perspective on what it takes to build sustainable, impactful businesses in volatile environments.
Podcast Summary: Born to Disrupt – Leaps, Innovation and Life in Riyadh with Sophie Guibaud
In this episode of Born to Disrupt, hosts Grant Niven, Simon Hardie, and Mark Walker welcome Sophie Guibaud, a fintech entrepreneur and co-founder of Radsody, to discuss her personal and professional journey from Europe to Saudi Arabia. The conversation explores themes of self-disruption, innovation, the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Riyadh, and how AI and cloud are shaping the region’s digital future.
Podcast Summary: Born to Disrupt – The Future of AI in Business with Tashfin Shafique
In this episode of Born to Disrupt, Tashfin Shafique, founder and CEO of EMERGEiQ, joins the hosts to explore how businesses can move beyond the hype of artificial intelligence and focus on real-world application. From building strong data foundations to embracing ethical AI and human-centred design, the conversation covers practical strategies for delivering measurable impact. Tashfin shares insights from financial services, private equity, and public safety, highlighting how AI can drive efficiency, unlock new value, and support socially responsible innovation.