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Scale or Fail is a podcast on Mira Business FM about startups, growth, and the hard lessons of building a company. Each episode features founders, investors, and operators sharing real stories and practical insights on what it takes to scale a startup or watch it fail.
Mira Business FM hosts Scale or Fail, a business show with 18 episodes published.
Many businesses are rushing to adopt artificial intelligence across customer service, marketing, and operations, yet corporate adoption remains surprisingly stop-start. Hash Include Founder Anas Abdul Latheef joins Tim E
Growth alone is not enough. Strong financial management has become essential for startups looking to attract investors and scale successfully. Today on Scale or Fail, we explore the financial pitfalls that can hold busin
Saltborn Creative founder Vika Rieva revealed how strategic brand positioning distinguishes successful startups in a crowded marketplace. Following a disrupted aviation career, Rieva built a thriving UAE venture, advisin
Can plant leather earn its place in the world of luxury? Today on Scale or Fail, we explore one of fashion's biggest shifts.Joining Tim Elliott is Elke Steijns, Founder of VOGAYA, a Dubai designed luxury handbag brand re
In this episode of Scale or Fail, Tim Elliott sits down with Rachel Redfern, Editor-in-Chief of Dubai-founded media platform The Carbon Current. They discuss the immense challenges of monetising climate coverage amidst t
As UAE startups scale up rapidly, mastering financial visibility is the ultimate key to unlocking sustainable success. Armin Moradi, Founder and CEO of fintech control platform Qashio, joins Tim Elliott to share positive
In a pivotal month for MENA startup funding, UAE-based Maxion has secured nearly $750,000 to challenge global dating giants. Founder Christiana Maxion details how her community-driven platform aims to revolutionise the h
Dubai-based sports venture Finomena Football is set to revolutionise the local market by transforming street-level cage football into a professionalised league. Founder Felix Lauterbach discusses the commercial opportuni
Renowned investigative journalist Mazhar Farooqui joins Tim Elliott to discuss his transition from the newsroom to the tech sector. As the founder of Check First Intel, Farooqui shares insights from two decades of uncove
Manish Dubey, Showrunner of Falcons of Majlis, reveals why the UAE’s latest investment series is swapping high-stakes theatrics for trust-based deals. In this exclusive, he explains how prioritising founder intent over r
Noble Sourdough has launched naturally fermented loaves alongside Dubai’s first honesty-based bread counter. Customers simply grab, tap, and go, meeting the city’s rising demand for cleaner food and smarter retail. Found
In this Scale or Fail episode, Jack Holland, Director of Business Development at Driven Flex, joins Tim Elliott to examine the future of urban mobility. As Dubai’s road networks face unprecedented pressure, the discussio
What happens when you stop saying "no" to sugary drinks and start creating a better alternative yourself? In this episode of Scale or Fail, UAE restaurateur Lourds Adalia-Evertse shares how a simple family moment led her
In a market dominated by massive retail chains, Pravin Rai is attempting the impossible. Through QuicKart UAE, he is bypassing traditional supply chains to connect local UAE farms directly to your doorstep. But in a sect
Dubai’s entrepreneurial scene is built on bold ideas—but behind every big brand is a small business fighting to be seen. At a time when uncertainty is testing resilience, supporting local has never mattered more. Today o
Chief Chili Officer Faisal Al Mutairi joins Tim Elliott to discuss the bold launch of House of Habanero amidst global instability. They discuss how this artisanal brand prioritised local production and clean ingredients
Tim Elliott interviews Nisim Perets, CEO of Itay & Beyond, regarding revolutionary "brain on a chip" technology. By reprogramming cells found in patient urine into stem cells, scientists can grow functional human brain t
In the first episode of Scale or Fail on Mira Business FM, Sawsan Shalabi, founder of Rafeeq Connect, joins Tim Elliott to discuss a vital mission. While AI adoption in the UAE is soaring, digital "imaginary friends" are
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Scale or Fail is hosted by Mira Business FM. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 18 episodes.
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