with Loulou
Loulou KhazenWhat does it actually take to build, run, and scale a business in the Arab world and how do global events shape it? With Loulou is the only Arab business podcast hosted by an operator and investor with skin in the game. I share my take, and then invite the founders, investors, operators, and thinkers who are shaping the region. Featured 4× on Apple Podcasts Middle East.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 104 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnologyEntrepreneurship | |||
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Philip Bahoshy, Founder & CEO of Magnitt, and Ziad Awad, Founder & CEO of Awad Capital, join Loulou for episode 100 of With Loulou.
Recorded during a period of regional uncertainty, this conversation looks at what is really happening across MENA pri... more
Day 56 of the Iran war. Most international press wrote Dubai's obituary in March. Predictions of a mass exodus, the end of the UAE story, a 15 year setback. None of it happened. 2,800 strikes were fired at this region. Almost nobody left. Trevor McFa... more
A Saudi quick-commerce startup raised $212 million and just collapsed. MENA VC funding fell 37% year-over-year. Late-stage debt is frozen. Khaled Talhouni — Managing Partner of Nuwa Capital, one of the most active GCC funds with 53 portfolio companie... more
In this special episode, Loulou Khazen speaks with Mo Gawdat about fear, uncertainty, and the psychological impact of war. في هذه الحلقة الخاصة، تتحاور لولو خازن مع مو جودة حول الخوف وعدم اليقين والتأثير النفسي للحروب.
As the Gulf faces a moment th... more
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If you are an entrepreneur or an investor in the Middle East or beyond, you must listen this podcast. Great inspiring stories and great host. Loulou Khazen is amazing selecting her guests and conducting the conversation. Mabrouk!
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Apple Podcasts | #6 | Saudi Arabia/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #31 | Saudi Arabia/Business |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  United Arab Emirates/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #172 |  Singapore/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  Norway/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #226 |  Switzerland/Business/Entrepreneurship |
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This show features candid conversations with founders, executives, and thinkers about building freedom, wealth, and meaning in a rapidly changing world. Across episodes, the focus tends to be on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth, with many guests sharing how they navigated risk, scaled ventures, and fostered resilient teams. A standout throughline is the emphasis on regional perspectives—often highlighting the Middle East and surrounding ecosystems—while exploring technology, investment, and empowerment themes that resonate with ambitious professionals and aspiring founders. The format is practical and inspirational, offering concrete lessons, real-world tradeoffs, and a human-before-hype approach that helps listeners assess... more
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1. Mo Gawdat
2. Anam Khalid
3. Nima Abu Wardeh
4. Hussein Freijeh
5. Muhammad Gawdat
6. Zeina Khoury
7. Mohamed Aboul Naga
8. Ziad Awad
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