Sandpit Startups
Hosted by Sam & Abhishek, the Sandpit Startups podcast is the show where they explore entrepreneurship by journeying into the minds of the brightest and the best the Middle Eastern startup scene has to offer. This podcasts connects the entrepreneurs in the studio, with the entrepreneurs listening at home. Sam and Abhishek sincerely hope you find our content educational, motivational or inspiring. And if you do, you know where the follow button is!
Podcasting since 2023 • 30 episodes
Sandpit Startups
Latest Episodes
Amazon Acquisition to Anghami Listing | Sandpit Startups | Ep30 | Mary Ghobrial
In this episode, we speak with Mary Ghobrial who is the former Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer of Souq.com, Mary launched White Friday, drove regional retail strategies, and led Souq.com to its landmark acquisition by Amazon in 2017. Mary...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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25:48
From Founders to Unicorns | Sandpit Startups | Ep29 | Khaled Talhouni
In this episode, we engage with Khaled Talhouni, the Managing Partner of Nuwa Capital. Nuwa Capital has successfully backed several innovative startups, including Eyewa, Seez, Silkhaus, Calo, and many more. Khaled’s extensive experience in lead...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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35:12
Pivoting Masterclass | Sandpit Startups | Ep28 | Andrew Kabrit
In this conversation with Andrew Kabrit, Co-founder of Seez—a resilient startup backed by Nuwa Capital—he shares how Seez navigated the pandemic and adapted to survive when other startups struggled. Hear how Seez evolved its model, pivoted mult...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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42:14
Crossing Over From VC to Startup | Sandpit Startups | Ep27 | Ajinkya Tanpure
In this conversation with Ajinkya Tanpure, also known as AJ, the Founder and CEO of CrossVal, we dive into essential topics every entrepreneur needs to master to become investor-ready. We'll explore how to justify valuations and effectively man...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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41:57
How Private is My Equity? | Sandpit Startups | Ep26 | Dr. Brandon Guthrie
With Dr. Brandon Guthrie, General Partner at Shatranj Capital, we explore the strategic world of Private Equity. Dive into the intricacies of how PE firms help global enterprises like YUM Brands expand internationally, and learn when they consi...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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43:05
