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The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser

The Lighthouse
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
International Expansion
Technology In Real Estate
Service Standards
Ownership Culture
Private Equity
Sole DXB
Efreshli
Gulf Cooperation Council
Interior Design
UAE
Venture Capital
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
E-Commerce
Technology
Dubai
Covid-19 Pandemic
Food and Beverage Industry

Hashem Montasser, Founder of the The Lighthouse Restaurant & Concept Store in the UAE, is a raconteur who avidly follows the work of arts, culture, technology and, of course, food. In a series of conversations aimed at introducing its audience to the Middle East’s entrepreneurial landscape, Hashem asks his guests about their life journeys, inspirations, successes and failures and everything in-bet... more

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Raj Malhotra, co-founder of Sole DXB, shares the story behind building one of the GCC’s last major independent festivals — a cultural platform born from minimal capital yet lots of passion and grit.

The episode traces his journey to meeting co-found... more

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Heba El Gabaly, co-founder and CEO of Efreshli, discusses her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, scaling a tech-driven design-led business, and the importance of blending online and offline experiences. The episode explores her unique blend ... more

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This week on The Lighthouse Conversations, Hashem sits down with Abdullah Alajaji, Founder of Driven Properties, to discuss his meteoric journey in real estate. Tune in as they discuss taking personal risks, how he spotted a gap in the UAE real-estat... more

@hashem is back this month with Chef Salam, the Chef-Operator of one of the UAE’s most popular restaurants,  Bait Maryam. Chef Salam shares the journey behind her success and how she slowly built up her business from the ground up while honoring the ... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: "I’m competing with white space”: Heba El Gabaly on designing the future
Abdullah Alajaji
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Episode: “I saw a massive gap in institutionalizing the real estate process. And I wanted to take a crack at it.“ Abdullah Alajaji on identifying market gaps in real estate and playing the long game

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Interesting guests and subjects

    I love this podcast. It is an eye opener and tackles subjects that are scarcely discussed in other podcasts. Hashem has chosen a great selection of guest that are both inspiring and very interesting. I am particularly interested in the art element of this show. But there are enough subjects for everyone’s interests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    taya elzayadi
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • A breath of fresh air

    These are interesting, free flowing, and honest conversations about art and culture in the Arab world. A niche subject perhaps, but quite accessible to the curious novice while managing to hold the interest of those with a little more exposure.

    More please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    samahy01
    United States6 years ago
  • Reviewing the host/interviewer

    Hashem is a natural conversationalist with a healthy curiosity and the occasional probing in pursuit of the essence of the story.

    Deeply rooted in the oral traditions of storytelling in the region, you’ll find fluidity to the interview, and when a Segway is warranted, Hashem will add his narration/editorial note.

    Continued success,

    Raad

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raad E. A
    United States6 years ago

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"I’m competing with white space”: Heba El Gabaly on designing the future
Q: What were the key challenges that you faced, especially in the early days where you were like, this looks insurmountable?
The first year for me was great. We rode the COVID wave of people working from home and wanting to redesign their spaces.
"I’m competing with white space”: Heba El Gabaly on designing the future
Q: So when you look at Efreshli today, talk me through the choices you've made between online and offline.
We started with an online e-tailer and now we have an offline shop to cater to customer needs.
“It’s not enough to just have good taste.” Rajat Malhotra on building the last major independent festival in the GCC
Q: Looking back, would you do it differently?
No, it would be the same Raj. The process of learning a lesson is part of it.
“It’s not enough to just have good taste.” Rajat Malhotra on building the last major independent festival in the GCC
Q: How do you stay relevant?
By programming honestly and only putting on music we genuinely listen to.
“It’s not enough to just have good taste.” Rajat Malhotra on building the last major independent festival in the GCC
Q: What do you think about this?
The team culture pushes each other to pursue excellence.

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