Last updated August 1, 2024 – 1:41pm
“Crossing the Desert” is a podcast that takes listeners on the journey of starting a business in Dubai.
The podcast is a collaboration between Fortis, a Dubai-based company that provides POS and CRM solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, and Lisbon's Hatch Up Studio, known for its narrative podcasts that explore people's stories from around the world.
Each episode presents new and unpredictable challenges to capture the essence of entrepreneurship, a format that ensures neither creators nor listeners know how the season will end as host Isak Daronin unfolds in real life.
Isaac is a Kurdish professional based in the vibrant environment of Dubai. He has over 6 years of experience in teaching Professional English, lecturing in MBA schools and working on various marketing projects. He currently runs his own business in Dubai which he talks about in his podcast.
As Isaac navigates the complex world of business decisions, he also delves into the stories of other ambitious entrepreneurs who have successfully carved out a niche for themselves in Dubai's competitive market. He showcases how small business owners are making an impact on the world, serving as motivation for aspiring entrepreneurs around the world.
Guests include Omar and Dina from textile brand 'Tica's', Shimmy from luxury sustainable fashion brand 'Sustainably.U', Danny, founder of the brand DK Hot Sauce, and Wajda Khalidi from 'Levant Food' which aims to provide homes with natural Palestinian products.
“Crossing the Desert” is available on all podcast platforms.
