Scale or Fail

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.

Scale or Fail is a business podcast hosted by Mira Business FM, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mira Business FM hosts Scale or Fail, a business show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  Freeze-Drying, Margins & Market Gaps: How to Deliver Accessible Nutrition

  Sep 7, 202623 min

  Rising costs, supply chain pressures, and economic uncertainty are putting modern food businesses under growing pressure. At the same time, consumers are seeking healthier products without paying a premium.In this episode of Scale or Fail, we sit down with the Co-founders behind an innovative health-food brand to explore how they built a resilient business during a volatile economic period. We discuss the strategic role of freeze-drying in preserving nutrients while extending shelf life, managing fluctuating supply chain costs, and balancing rising operating expenses while keeping quality products affordable for everyday consumers.

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  Episode #24

  How 15 Years in FMCG Couldn’t Prepare This Founder for UAE Retail

  Aug 31, 202619 min

  In this episode of Scale or Fail on Mira Business FM, Tim Elliott speaks with Urban Nest founder Janaika Elders about swapping 15 years of corporate FMCG stability for independent retail in the Gulf. She reveals the challenging reality of competing against legacy brands, navigating freight cost spikes, and turning niche curation into a scalable business.

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  Episode #23

  Your Office Lunch Is About to Get Smarter

  Aug 24, 202630 min

  Dubai offices are rethinking the daily lunch break, and Tazizi is building on the idea that the future of workplace dining could already be sitting in the office fridge. The Dubai-based food tech company provides smart fridges stocked daily with fresh, chef-prepared and macro-tracked meals, allowing employees to grab, pay and eat without waiting for a delivery. As Tazizi expands across Dubai, with Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia next on its roadmap, we speak to its Co-founder and COO, Brian Voelzing, about turning a simple workplace frustration into a scalable food tech business.

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  Episode #22

  UAE Moves Towards Monthly Payments

  Aug 18, 202629 min

  Paying rent, school fees and other big bills could be getting easier as more UAE consumers turn to monthly payments and direct debit. Joining Tim Elliott is Ummair Butt — the founder of Direct Debit System, the UAE’s first Central Bank-licensed fintech platform for recurring payments.  

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  Episode #21

  AI Is Becoming Every Small Business's New Employee

  Jul 27, 202626 min

  AI is no longer just for big corporations. Small businesses are now using intelligent chatbots, virtual employees, and AI-powered apps to win customers, cut costs, and grow faster. But can AI really replace parts of your team, and what does it take to make it work? We explore how one platform is helping SMEs embrace the next wave of business automation.Joining us is Urooj Sheikh, Founder and CEO of Workmaster and Workstream.

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