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Founder Exit Secrets

The untold stories of MENA's biggest exits.
Real founders. Real numbers. Real lessons.

What Is Founder Exit Secrets?

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.

Founder Exit Secrets

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Focuses on fundraising
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Silicon Valley stories
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Theory and advice
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Most Startup Content

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Focuses on exits
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MENA stories
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Real deals, real numbers
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Actionable frameworks

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.

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From Startup to $170 Million

The Kuwaiti entrepreneur who bought a tiny delivery startup and sold it to Rocket Internet.

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When Amazon Came Calling

How Souq positioned itself as the only acquisition that made sense for Amazon's entry.

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The SPAC Path

Anghami's unconventional route to public markets and what it means for MENA founders.

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Episodes 5-12

More MENA exit stories, including Fintech acquisitions, failed exits, and PE vs Strategic exits.
  • Fintech acquisitions
  • Regional rollups
  • Acquirer's perspective

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Go Deeper: The Raw Interviews

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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.

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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).

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The Ritual Frameworks Nobody Talks About

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.

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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.

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