Best Islamic StartUp Podcasts (2024)

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How to Nail Product-Market Fit and Scale a B2B Company with Thejo Kote of Airbase 57:45

21h ago57:45

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Thejo Kote (@thejo) talks to Village partner Ben Casnocha. Thejo is a two-time founder and CEO. His current company, Airbase, is a spend management platform serving companies with 100 and 5,000 employees like Coda, 15Five, Front, Marqueta, CaptivateIQ, Abnormal, and more. Airbase has raised over $200 million, has tens of millions in ARR, and is con…

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Can machine learning and artificial intelligence shore up integrity in the carbon markets? 50:40

1d ago50:40

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Lawrence Xiao, co-founder of Nika.eco shares how his company is moving the carbon market forward into the digital age. The company provides pre-project feasibility reports for carbon project developers and investors. It also provides digital measurement reporting and verification (dMRV) services at two stages of the carbon credit issuance process: …

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Is Money getting a Digital makeover?- Mauricio Magaldi 55:04

3d ago55:04

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For more stories on Financial systems, Crypto, and the Islamic economy, sign up for our Newsletter here: Takadao Summary (Season 2, Ep 1) In this conversation, Mauricio Magaldi explores the evolution of money and cryptocurrencies, emphasizing their resilience and utility. He discusses the rise of digital money, programmable money, and the challenge…

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Encore: Cloudflare Co-Founder Michelle Zatlyn’s Advice on Hiring, Fundraising, Scaling, and more 50:26

9d ago50:26

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Michelle Zatlyn (@zatlyn), co-founder, president, and COO of Cloudflare, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha for a masterclass with our founders in late 2020. They discussed: - The origin story of Cloudflare, including how the co-founders met, and how Michelle realized that she too could start a company. - Her advice on fundra…

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Faith-based business models: Christianity and redemptive startups 54:24

12d ago54:24

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Digital Mission Ventures, also known as DM Ventures or DMV, is a Singapore-based venture capital firm that aims to build the redemptive startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia. A startup with a redemptive business model can probably be described as a business built upon Christian values, rather than one that is purely driven by profits. To understand h…

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Faith-based business models: How Islamic values guides impact 49:55

20d ago49:55

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Rather than heading down the academic rabbit hole in search of what lies ‘after growth’ (i.e. "post-growth" and "degrowth), I thought I’d tap on some ancient wisdom that’s been passed down the ages. In this series on faith-based business models, I speak to folks in the startup world who have successfully integrated their religious views into their …

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Lessons from the Early Days at Uber and Advice for Founders with Kevin Novak 46:37

21d ago46:37

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We're excited to launch a new EIR program for data science founders in partnership with Rackhouse Ventures, founded by Kevin Novak. Learn more about the program: https://www.villageglobal.vc/rackhouse-village-global-eir-program Kevin Novak (@novakkm), an early Uber employee, was instrumental in developing their data science program and was the crea…

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Starting & Growing Tajikistan's 1st Islamic Bank | Abdullo Kurbanov 42:09

23d ago42:09

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Entreprenuers rarely think about building banks, but Abdullo from Tajikistan is just built different. He, alongside his business partners, built and grew the first and one of the most successful islamic banks as well as some fintech companies in Central Asia. This is his story.______ 🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, Cur8 Capital 💌 Sign up to our email new…

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Move over GameStop, carbon trading will hit the retail trading scene soon 50:21

1M ago50:21

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I first reached out to Rene Velasquez, former head of carbon at environmental commodities exchange CBL, for insights on what happened the first time retail traders got access to the voluntary carbon market. It ended badly, with Verra, the world’s largest carbon standard and registry, banning crypto company Toucan from tokenizing retired carbon cred…

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Managing Generational Wealth, Mixing Family & Business, Millionaire's Investing Plan | Rizvan Khalid 52:31

1M ago52:31

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In this podcast, we speak to millionaire philanthropist Rizvan Khalid, Managing Director at Euro Quality Lambs, about everything from generational wealth and managing family trust funds to philanthropy and his millionaire investing strategies.For those wanting to create generational wealth, this is one you cannot miss. 🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, Cur…

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Encore Episode: John Donahoe’s Lessons on Leadership and Being a Better CEO 54:14

1M ago54:14

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This encore episode is a recording of a special masterclass roundtable session for our founders with John Donahoe. John is CEO of Nike and was previously CEO of ServiceNow and eBay. He is known as one of the most inspirational leaders in Silicon Valley and is a highly sought-after mentor to CEOs including Brian Chesky at Airbnb, Drew Houston at Dro…

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Incoming Indonesian government to favour voluntary carbon market: IDCTA chairman 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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Dr Riza Suarga, Chairman of the Indonesia Carbon Trade Association (IDCTA), has a long career in Indonesia’s forestry sector which began with work in a timber plantation. He crossed the fence, so to speak, in the 2000s after finishing his PhD thesis on illegal logging, converting former enemies at Greenpeace and WWF into allies along the way. Today…

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Identifying 275M Unreported Genetic Variations To Improve Healthcare with NIH All of Us Program CTO Chris Lunt 49:08

2M ago49:08

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Chris Lunt is a technology executive with more than 25 years of experience building web services and data platforms. He is in his seventh year as the CTO for the NIH's All of Us Research Program. He joined the NIH from GetInsured, where he worked to improve health insurance shopping and enrollment systems. Previously Chris ran VC-backed internet st…

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ReFi Singapore launch: Why should Web3 care about impact? 41:54

2M ago41:54

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Prakash Somosundrum, CEO of Enjinstarter and Co-founder of AYA Foundation chats about ReFi and bringing tech innovation into the carbon market. This recording was done at the launch of ReFi Singapore. Pardon the poor audio quality! In this AMA, Prakash chats about: - The beginnings of Enjinstarter and AYA Foundation - Bringing digitisation, AI, dig…

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Scams in Web3: Crypto & Community Power (Episode 30) 55:22

2M ago55:22

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Summary In this conversation, Wan Wei, Soh discusses various topics related to cryptocurrency and the crypto market. She shares insights on Singapore's political system and its compatibility with crypto regulations. The role of the government in regulating the crypto industry is also explored. Wan Wei highlights the financial opportunities availabl…

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Dr Sohail Hanif | What Zakat Really Means 2:51:50

2M ago2:51:50

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🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, Cur8 Capital - https://cur8.capitalWe all think of zakat as just a mandatory charity for those with more wealth than others, but it is so much more. Prepare to really understand Zakat like never before as well as how it was meant to and can be used in this 3 HOUR long deep dive with an expert! 💌 Sign up to our email newsle…

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Driving Innovation: Entrepreneurship, Tech, and Crypto in MENA (Episode 29) 55:06

2M ago55:06

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Summary Ahmed Abdulwahab, CEO of Next Arabia, discusses entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, highlighting the progress made in recent years and the challenges that still exist. He also shares insights on the future of Africa and the role of technology in driving economic growth. Additionally, Ahmed talks about a social initiative h…

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Building Hardware Companies and Choosing Co-Founders with Michael Hochberg 57:04

2M ago57:04

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Michael Hochberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hochberg/) is a physicist and a founder of four successful startup companies in semiconductors and telecommunications, including Luxtera, acquired by Cisco in 2019, and Elenion, acquired by Nokia in 2020. He won the highest awards for young scientists in Singapore (NRF Fellowship) and the United States …

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Winning with Blockchain: Empowerment, Regulation, and Stablecoin Solutions (Episode 28) 50:00

3M ago50:00

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Summary Jimmy Nguyen, a leading figure in blockchain and emerging technology, discusses various topics related to blockchain adoption, regulation, and use cases. He emphasizes the importance of government engagement and regulation to drive blockchain adoption, dispels misconceptions about blockchain, and highlights the potential of blockchain in ar…

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Secondaries with Matt Pellini of Hamilton Lane 40:19

3M ago40:19

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Matt Pellini, Managing Director at Hamilton Lane, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - Matt says the secondaries market has grown over 5x from 15 years ago to now. - Selling in the secondary market used to be a sign of distress but is no longer. There are many different reasons for doing so and it’s mostly a sign of a manager being…

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Start-ups: Failures, Triumphs, and the Web3 Ownership Revolution (Episode 27) 58:58

3M ago58:58

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Summary The conversation explores the promise of Web3 and the concept of ownership. It delves into the challenges of Web3 adoption and the impact it can have on ownership structures. The discussion also highlights the growing adoption of crypto in Turkey and the differences between entrepreneurship in Web3 and Web2. In this conversation, Ozan discu…

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Lessons Learned From Running CalSTRS with Chris Ailman 52:38

3M ago52:38

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Christopher Ailman (@CJAtheCIO), Chief Investment Officer at CalSTRS, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - CalSTRS, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, was created in 1913 and is actually older than Social Security. It has over 400 members who are over 100 years old who are still receiving their pension. - Chris says …

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Think positive, think regeneration: Chief Vision Officer @ Handprint 1:03:49

3M ago1:03:49

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Simon Schillebeeckx has three jobs. He’s an assistant professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at the Singapore Management University. He’s also the founder of Global Mangrove Trust, a mangrove protection non-profit, and the founder of Handprint, a B2B funding platform for impact projects. But because he’s triple hatting as an academic, conservat…

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Blockchain Revolution: Unveiling the Islamic Finance Metaverse (Episode 26) 39:04

3M ago39:04

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Summary In this episode, Mughees Khan discusses his background and role at IBF Net Group, a fintech company focused on building a blockchain-based Sharia-compliant metaverse. He explains the benefits of blockchain in Islamic finance, particularly in improving transparency and trust in donations. Mughees also shares his perspective on the adoption o…

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Shahzad Younas | Muzz a Muslim Tinder? Match Group Saga, Beef with Penny Appeal, Startup to Matchmaking Juggernaut 53:34

3M ago53:34

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In this episode, we get the founder of Muzz (formerly MuzMatch), the largest Muslim matrimonial app in the world to talk about marriage apps, Gaza as well as his various beefs with Penny Appeal, Match Group and Asim Qureshi. For Penny Appeal Rebuttal see here: https://pennyappeal.org/news/setting-record-straight…

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Encore: Mark Pincus on Product Management, Raising Capital, and Building Zynga 1:10:17

3M ago1:10:17

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This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Mark Pincus (@markpinc) was interviewed by Ben Casnocha in San Francisco in front of a live audience of portfolio founders, friends of the firm, and LPs. Mark is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Zynga, and is an angel investor in Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and other companies. He tal…

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Faithful Entrepreneurship: Islamic Business between Challenges and Opportunities (Episode 25) 53:40

3M ago53:40

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In this conversation, Omar DaCosta-Shahid discusses the importance of infusing Islamic ethics into business and the challenges faced by Muslims in non-Muslim majority countries. He emphasizes the need for Muslims to fully embrace their faith in all aspects of their work. Omar also highlights the increasing interest in targeting the Muslim consumer …

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Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam | Taqlid, Ijtihad, the Hanafi Madhhab and Mixing between Different Opinions 1:03:51

3M ago1:03:51

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🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, ⁠Cur8 Capital⁠ We speak to the Director of @DarulIftaaUK , Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam Al-Kawthari - an expert in Fiqh and legal rulings according to the Hanafi school about some burning questions discussed by many today. -------- 💌 Sign up to our email ⁠newsletter⁠ 🌍 Our ⁠website⁠ 📕 Order ⁠our book⁠…

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Encore: Bill Gates on Advice For Founders, Mistakes, and Philanthropy 59:58

3M ago59:58

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This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Bill Gates was interviewed in San Francisco by Julia Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite. It originally took place in 2018 in front of a live audience of Village Global founders and friends of the firm. We are honored to count Bill Gates among our luminary LPs whose financial capital and engag…

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Africa's Crypto Frontiers: Pioneering Financial Inclusion and Innovation (Episode 24) 48:40

3M ago48:40

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In this conversation, Ahmed M Amer, the CEO of EMURGO Africa, a seasoned investor and blockchain enthusiast, discusses the potential of blockchain and crypto in Africa. He highlights the importance of financial inclusion and the role blockchain can play in providing access to financial services in emerging markets. Ahmed also addresses the challeng…

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Sunny Araf | The 8-Figures SECURITY-GUARD, PRACTICAL ADVICE How He Did it and How YOU Can too 50:23

3M ago50:23

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🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, ⁠Cur8 Capital⁠ In this episode, we speak to Sunny Araf - featured in The Times' Top 50 Entrepreneurs - about what becoming an entrepreneur really means. Join us for a deep dive into his story. -------- 💌 Sign up to our email ⁠newsletter⁠ 🌍 Our ⁠website⁠ 📕 Order ⁠our book⁠

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Encore: Jerry Yang on Yahoo!, Early-Stage Investing, and China 56:18

4M ago56:18

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Jerry originally joined us on the podcast in 2019. He is co-founder of Yahoo! and founding partner of AME Cloud Ventures. He was interviewed in front of a live audience in San Francisco by Village Global co-founder and partner, Ben Casnocha. Jerry told stories from the early days of Yahoo! and explained his lessons learned from the experience. He a…

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Decoding Blockchain: Evolution, Challenges, and the Road Ahead (Episode 23) 1:07:27

4M ago1:07:27

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Jean-Michel Azopardi discusses his background, including his unconventional journey through the schooling system. He shares his introduction to Bitcoin and blockchain and the missed opportunities he had in Bitcoin mining. Jean-Michel reflects on the evolution of the blockchain industry and the different mindsets of pre-2017 and post-2017 individual…

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Omar Hamdi | Moving His Business to Dubai, Why Businesses FAIL and Pursuing Entrepreneurship 51:12

4M ago51:12

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🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, ⁠Cur8 Capital⁠ In this podcast, we interview Omar Hamdi, famous stand-up comedian and BBC presenter turned PR CEO, about his journey to entrepreneurship, Dubai from the perspective of businesses and real life lessons. -------- 💌 Sign up to our email ⁠newsletter⁠ 🌍 Our ⁠website⁠ 📕 Order ⁠our book⁠…

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How Superplastic Built a Social Media-Native Character Universe 44:00

4M ago44:00

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Paul Budnitz, founder of Superplastic, and Jennifer van Dijk, CEO of Superplastic, join Christina Des Vaux, head of marketing and platform at Village Global, on this episode. Takeaways: Superplastic is a creatively-led company that has managed to maintain its unique identity and artistic integrity while nevertheless running a thriving business. The…

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Bitcoin Unchained: A Halal Escape from Riba's Grip (Episode 22) 1:08:04

4M ago1:08:04

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Mu’aawiyah Tucker discusses the flaws of the fiat system and the need for an alternative. He demystifies Bitcoin for Muslims and addresses the halal and haram debate surrounding it. He explains the issue of backing and intrinsic value in relation to Bitcoin. Finally, he addresses the volatility and speculation associated with Bitcoin. In this conve…

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Harris Irfan | Islamic Banking is an Oxymoron, Bitcoin for the Khilafah, Overthrowing the System 1:10:05

4M ago1:10:05

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🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, ⁠Cur8 Capital⁠ In today's episode, we get the veteran of Islamic Banking Harris Irfan for a deep dive on everything wrong with the financial system today, its alternatives and what the future holds. -------- 💌 Sign up to our email ⁠newsletter⁠ 🌍 Our ⁠website⁠ 📕 Order ⁠our book⁠…

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Islamic Excellence Unleashed: Fearlessly Living and Thriving as a Muslim! (Episode 21) 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

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Join us in this empowering episode as James enlightens us on how he guides high-achieving Muslims towards fulfillment without sacrificing family or faith. Learn to transcend the relentless pursuit of achievements and embrace holistic success in your career, relationships, and entrepreneurship. Key points in this episode: -How to elevate your profes…

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Fixing the Global Financial System, A Modern Islamic (RIBA-FREE) Economy | Ibrahim Khan 55:14

4M ago55:14

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🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, ⁠Cur8 Capital⁠ We all see this Riba-filled economy and ask ourselves if there's a way to change the system? Ibrahim decided to answer that question by writing a 13,000 word whitepaper on the topic, but for those of you who want the executive summary, Khizar flips the table and interviews Ibrahim in this episode of the IFG …

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Waqf Brilliance: Crafting a Charitable Legacy in Muslim Giving (Episode 20) 1:12:45

4M ago1:12:45

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In this lively episode, we have the vibrant Omar Yunus: a US law and finance grad who's reshaping Islamic finance. From venture capital to managing EUR 100 million funds and crafting halal market indices, he's the force behind Afterfund. What to expect: -His motivation to start a Waqf -His thoughts on Crypto -How a Waqf operates Tune in to learn mo…

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Ruggiero Lomonaco Pt 2 | Why Dubai IS the Best, Saving MY Family from Hell, Countries to Invest In 54:09

4M ago54:09

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Invest with us at Cur8 CapitalWe've bought back our most popular guest Ruggiero, an expert in Islamic Finance, and this time we talk about his move to Dubai, get some investment thoughts from a seasoned veteran and get really personal on his reversion journey by discussing his family. -------- 💌 Sign up to our email ⁠newsletter⁠ 🌍 Our ⁠website⁠ 📕 O…

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EP137: Inside the Indian Racing League: Uncover Thrilling Insights! 40:00

4M ago40:00

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Rev your engines and gear up for an adrenaline-packed ride on #InTheGameSportsPodcast! 🏎️ Join us in today's episode as we explore the thrilling world of the Indian Racing League with our special guest, Akhilesh Reddy. Get ready for heart-pounding insights, racing thrills, and an up-close look at the action! 🎙️ Tune in now! #RacingThrills #GearUpIn…

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Web3 Start-ups Unleashed: What Makes Investors Go Wild? (Episode 19) 52:59

5M ago52:59

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Get ready for an adrenaline-packed episode featuring Vincent, a seasoned entrepreneur and the driving force behind Adaverse—a web3 accelerator and seed fund! In this episode: -Vincent dishes out insights on how they supercharge startups -He spills the beans on what catches their eye when investing, and -Unveils their keen interest in the Middle Eas…

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Shaykh Navaid Aziz | Gaza Crisis, Canadian Muslims vs UK Muslims, Paradigms of Wealth in Islam 1:05:54

5M ago1:05:54

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🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, Cur8 Capital In this episode, we have Imam Navaid Aziz all the way from Canada 🇨🇦 (who actually is a seasoned investor as well) over to discuss a range of topical issues that many, if not all, of us are thinking. -------- 💌 Sign up to our email newsletter 🌍 Our website 📕 Order our book…

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Sami Hamdi | Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions? How to truly economically help the Palestinians 1:14:50

5M ago1:14:50

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🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, Cur8 CapitalPolitical commentator Sami Hamdi joins us for an insightful and informative deep dive into the economics of the Israel-Gaza conflict and how we Muslims can actually make a difference. -------- 💌 Sign up to our email newsletter - https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com/subscribe 🌍 Our website - https://www.islamicfin…

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Crypto vs. Cash: Unmasking the Power of Tokenized Assets (Episode 18) 1:10:38

5M ago1:10:38

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In this thrilling episode, meet Khalid, the powerhouse behind MRHB DeFi, Senior Managing Director at R.J. Flemings & Co. (UK/UAE), and Partner at Acreditus (UK/UAE). In this episode: Khalid unveils the secrets of ethical Halal DeFi He offers insights on diverse investments He explores the tokenization of assets Join us for a journey to unmask the c…

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We’re looking for real ReFi projects, not window dressing: OKX Ventures Partner 34:44

5M ago34:44

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Imagine a future when nature and finance are both comfortably integrated into Web3. Imagine an economy that incentivises regeneration, rather than extraction. In this episode, I catch up with Jeff Ren, who wears two hats. He’s a partner at OKX Ventures and also an Asia Pacific Leadership Council member at The Nature Conservancy. He drops in a Chine…

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Beyond Borders: Crypto's Impact on Remittance and Banking (Episode 17) 55:42

5M ago55:42

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In this exciting episode, join Moataz Alobaid, a visionary entrepreneur and former World Bank professional, who is dedicated to advancing financial inclusivity through innovative solutions. As the Founder and CEO of Empowch, he spearheads a mission to bridge traditional finance with the digital era, promoting accessibility, affordability, and inclu…

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Halal Economy: Inclusive or Exclusively for Muslims? (Episode 16) 59:14

5M ago59:14

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In this episode, we have Diane who is the co-founder of Wasabih, a startup dedicated to the Halal Economy. This professional community connects individuals seeking buyers, sellers, partners, certifiers, and collaborators to advance their Halal businesses, emphasizing Islamic values in the consumer experience. Some incredible insights to expect in t…

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