The Change Officer
Human beings don’t like change: it’s wired into our very DNA. Yet change is inevitable, and if we want to remain relevant and empowered, we need to understand the changes unfolding before us. Knowledge is power, and by seeking it we hope to dismantle our collective anxiety about not knowing what the future holds. To get the answers, we’re speaking to the change-makers themselves – the entrepreneurs, the founders, the business leaders – asking them where they see the change ahead, and what we can do to make the most of these opportunities.
Episodes
159 episodes
The Final Pitch Takes Dubai: Entrepreneurship & Mentorship with John Aguilar
The Change Officer Media & Comms brings you another exciting conversation. In this episode, Ivan sits down with John Aguilar—a seasoned entrepreneur, author, media personality, and former national decathlon champion. Known for tran...
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7 Rules of Self-Reliance: Leadership and Branding with Maha Abouelenein
In this episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, Ivan welcomes Maha Abouelenein, the driving force behind Digital & Savvy, to explore the world of communications, branding, and leadership. Maha shares her incredible journey, from w...
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From House Sale to Watch Empire: Tim Hayden’s Bold Leap
In this episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, Ivan sits down with Tim Hayden, the founder of ‘Hagley West’—the watch brand that’s taken social media by storm. With millions of followers and a booming business, Tim shares the bold mo...
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"From Grassroots to Greatness" with Lloyed Lobo
"If you build a community, you won't become a commodity."That's the key takeaway from Lloyed Lobo's extraordinary new book, "From Grassroots to Greatness - 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community-Led Growth." Lloyed is the Cofoun...
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Challenge Everything: A Philosophical Discussion with Jamil Shinawi
"We need to challenge everything, including our own beliefs." In the latest episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, our host Ivan sat down with Jamil Shinawi for a philosophical discussion about entrepreneurship, innovati...
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STEP 2023: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Teledentistry with Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali
Welcome to the TCO Step Special where we bring you the latest insights from the top change-makers in the tech and startup world. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali, Co-Founder and CEO of DentalDost, who i...
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STEP 2023: Exovolar Industries: Augmenting Mobility and Taking Flight with Andrea Giannini
In this episode of TCO (The Change Officer) Step Special Podcast Show, host Ivan Zeljković interviews Andrea Giannini, Co-Founder and CTO of Exovolar Industries, a startup aiming to make flying as simple as walking.The combination of je...
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STEP 2023: Investing in MENA Startups and the Power of Thinking Global with Hasan Haider
In this episode of TCO (The Change Officer) Step Special Podcast Show, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner at +VC, an early stage venture capital firm focused on the MENA region. With over 10 years of e...
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STEP 2023: Investing in Founders First with Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital
In this episode of The Change Officer podcast, Ivan Zeljković speaks with Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage startups in the Middle East and North Africa region.K...
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STEP 2023: The Power of Mentorship in Elevating Startups with Vijay Tirathrai
In this episode of The Change Officer Podcast, Ivan Zeljković interviews Vijay Tirathrai, the Managing Director of Riyadh Techstars. Techstars is a global platform for innovation and investment that aims to help entrepreneurs succeed. They have...
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STEP 2023: Simplifying Payments in MENA Region with Tap Payments CEO Ali Abulhasan
In this episode of The Change Officer (TCO) Step Special Podcast Show, Ivan Zeljković talks to Ali Abulhasan, the Co-Founder and CEO of Tap Payments. Tap Payments is a payment solution that simplifies payments in the MENA region and globally. W...
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STEP 2023: The Power of Self-Care and Wellness: A Conversation with Impact-focused Entrepreneur Mary Nazzal-Batayneh
In this episode of The Change Officer Podcast's Step Special series, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Mary Nazzal-Batayneh, an impact-focused entrepreneur, investor, and founder of 17 Ventures and Landmark Hotels. Mary is also a qualified yog...
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STEP 2023: Finding Happiness in Work: A Conversation with Lloyed Lobo
Welcome to the latest episode of The Change Officer (TCO) podcast, where we embrace change and talk to the change-makers themselves. In this Step Special episode recorded at Dubai Internet City, our host Ivan Zeljković sat down with Lloyed Lobo...
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STEP 2023: Mastering the Art of Cold Calling with AI: A Sales Revolution with Rhetora CEO Luka Erić
In this episode of The Change Officer podcast recorded at the Step Conference in Dubai, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Luka Erić, Co-Founder and CEO of rhetora.ai. Luka shares his experience as a sales rep, where he faced challenges while c...
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STEP 2023: The Future is Here: Atul Hegde Talks Metaverse and Digital Storytelling
In the latest episode of TCO (The Change Officer) Step Special Podcast Show, host Ivan Zeljković interviews Atul Hegde, Director of YAAP and Co-Founder of Rainmaker Ventures. Atul explains the growing importance of the Metaverse and how it will...
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STEP 2023: The Future of Education with Helen Al Uzaizi
In this Step Special Podcast Show, Ivan Zeljković talks with Helen Al Uzaizi, the Director of Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Youth Start Up, Innovation & Social Impact at GEMS Education. Helen shares her passion for positive ...
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STEP 2023: The Inflection Point in Venture Capital with Aboudi Al-Qattan
The Change Officer Podcast is coming to you from the Step Conference in Dubai Internet City. In this episode, Ivan Zeljković interviews Aboudi Al-Qattan, Principal at DASH Ventures, discussing the inflection point in venture capital and the fut...
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STEP 2023: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership: Sana Bagersh's insights from Step Conference
Welcome to The Change Officer (TCO) Special Episode from Step Conference 2023! TCO has set up a booth at the largest tech festival in Dubai, where emerging markets and global startups come together. In this episode, TCO's host Ivan Zeljković sp...
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STEP 2023: Augustus Media Is Breaking the Mould in Middle Eastern Digital Media
In this episode of The Change Officer Podcast's Step Conference Special series, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Richard Fitzgerald, the CEO and Founder of Augustus Media. Richard shares the story of how Lovin Dubai, a blog and social media o...
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How Venture Capital Firms Invest in A Bear Market with Brian Smiga | Interview at Web Summit 2022
Brian Smiga is Co-Founder and Partner at Alpha Partners, a next-generation growth equity firm. After giving an exciting talk at Web Summit 2022, he joins our host Ivan Zeljkovic for a brief interview regarding the nature of the modern market. M...
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Using Patience to Accelerate Your Business Growth with David Meltzer | Interview at Web Summit 2022
David Meltzer pops by for a brief chat with our host Ivan Zeljkovic in between the hustle and bustle at Web Summit 2022. The first point he discusses is the importance of discoverability as different and unique from merely being discovered.&nbs...
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Electrifying the Automotive Industry with Monika Mikac | Interview at Web Summit 2022
Our very first interview at the Web Summit was with someone whose name is synonymous with change: Monika Mikac, CEO at NAD Capital. NAD Capital is a venture capital firm that chiefly invests in the automotive sector. Known for bein...
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Exploring Artificial Intelligence With Sari Hweitat | The Future of Technology, EP 04
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How AquaFun Built the Biggest Waterpark in The World with Award-Winning Entrepreneur Ahmed Ben Chaibah
Award-winning entrepreneur Ahmed Ben Chaibah opens the story of AquaFun with a moment at the beach. While relaxing in the sun, Ahmed overheard a parent complain about how they wished their kids could have fun in a way that let them have peace. ...
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The Significance Of Big Data And Analytics With Hadeel Shubair | The Future of Technology, EP 03
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