The exits everyone talks about. The lessons no one teaches.
Careem sold to Uber for $3.1 billion. Souq sold to Amazon. Talabat sold to Delivery Hero. These are the headlines.
But what actually happened inside those companies? What decisions did the founders make years before the exit that made them irresistible to buyers? Founder Exit Secrets goes inside the biggest MENA exits to decode what actually works.
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Season 1: The MENA Exit Playbook
12 episodes exploring the biggest exits in the region.
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The $3.1 Billion Exit: Careem vs. Uber
How Careem became the largest tech exit in MENA history.
Adel Hameed decodes the 50x revenue explosion of Floward, moving from a single struggling shop in Kuwait to a dominant regional gifting platform preparing for an IPO.
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How to Solve Problems and Add Value
The Art of Negotiation: Stop Fighting and Start Solving. Want to master the high-stakes negotiations that lead to massive exits? Join host Adel Hameed in the premiere episode of The Exit Builders Experience as he sits down with world-renowned negotiation strategist Prof. Roberto Ordonez to deconstruct why your current mindset might be leaving millions on the table.
Why Risk Officers Say Yes (Not No) to Billion-Dollar Deals
Risk isn't about saying "no"—it's about finding the safest way to say "yes." Are you building a business that can survive global chaos? Join host Adel Hameed in this episode of The Exit Builders Experience as he sits down with James Rammell, a veteran of retail giants like Alshaya and Sainsbury’s, to decode the evolving role of the Chief Risk Officer (CRO).
Join us as Marilyn Zakhour shares her expert advice on rituals and frameworks. This discussion focuses on effective communication and knowledge transfer, helping you gain new insights. Learn best practices and engage in lifelong learning with this educational content. Culture isn’t what you say; it’s how you spend your time.
Must-Have or Nice-to-Have? The Startup That Gets Acquired
Is your startup a "Must-Have" or just a "Nice-to-Have"? And when the big check arrives, are you ready for the 90-day integration marathon? Ed provides a masterclass for founders, investors, and executives on navigating the complex waters of mergers, acquisitions, and public offerings.
