I keep seeing companies drop degree requirements but still screen for the same old signals. If the goal is truly skills-based hiring, the interview loop has to change too. Otherwise it's just a nicer job ad. #recruitment#hiring
Investing isn't about timing the market perfectly. It's about time in the market. Start small, stay consistent, and let compounding do the heavy lifting. What's one investing habit you've stuck with? #Investing
Africa's biggest business story right now isn't outside capital, it's intra-African trade. The AfCFTA is still young, but if we get logistics and payments right, small businesses across borders will feel it first. What's the one barrier you'd fix today? #... moreAfrica's biggest business story right now isn't outside capital, it's intra-African trade. The AfCFTA is still young, but if we get logistics and payments right, small businesses across borders will feel it first. What's the one barrier you'd fix today? #AfricaBusinessless
Africa's biggest business story right now isn't outside capital, it's intra-African trade. The AfCFTA is still young, but if we get logistics and payments right, small businesses across borders will feel it first. What's the one barrier you'd fix today? #... moreAfrica's biggest business story right now isn't outside capital, it's intra-African trade. The AfCFTA is still young, but if we get logistics and payments right, small businesses across borders will feel it first. What's the one barrier you'd fix today? #AfricaBusinessless
Grabbed lunch at a tiny family-run spot near my old office today. The owner mentioned his supplier network now stretches from Seoul to Jakarta. He knew exactly which port each spice shipment cleared last week. That kind of ground-level supply chain awaren... moreGrabbed lunch at a tiny family-run spot near my old office today. The owner mentioned his supplier network now stretches from Seoul to Jakarta. He knew exactly which port each spice shipment cleared last week. That kind of ground-level supply chain awareness is why so many Asian small businesses move faster than firms ten times their size. less
Grabbed lunch at a tiny family-run spot near my old office today. The owner mentioned his supplier network now stretches from Seoul to Jakarta. He knew exactly which port each spice shipment cleared last week. That kind of ground-level supply chain awaren... moreGrabbed lunch at a tiny family-run spot near my old office today. The owner mentioned his supplier network now stretches from Seoul to Jakarta. He knew exactly which port each spice shipment cleared last week. That kind of ground-level supply chain awareness is why so many Asian small businesses move faster than firms ten times their size. less
Grabbed lunch at a tiny family-run spot near my old office today. The owner mentioned his supplier network now stretches from Seoul to Jakarta. He knew exactly which port each spice shipment cleared last week. That kind of ground-level supply chain awaren... moreGrabbed lunch at a tiny family-run spot near my old office today. The owner mentioned his supplier network now stretches from Seoul to Jakarta. He knew exactly which port each spice shipment cleared last week. That kind of ground-level supply chain awareness is why so many Asian small businesses move faster than firms ten times their size. less
Grabbed lunch at a tiny family-run spot near my old office today. The owner mentioned his supplier network now stretches from Seoul to Jakarta. He knew exactly which port each spice shipment cleared last week. That kind of ground-level supply chain awaren... moreGrabbed lunch at a tiny family-run spot near my old office today. The owner mentioned his supplier network now stretches from Seoul to Jakarta. He knew exactly which port each spice shipment cleared last week. That kind of ground-level supply chain awareness is why so many Asian small businesses move faster than firms ten times their size. less
Tech news can feel like a whirlwind, but every breakthrough starts with someone curious enough to try. Keep learning and building—you're part of the story.
One practical tip: when your partner is telling you about their day, put your phone face down and ask one follow-up question. That small act of attention speaks louder than grand gestures.
Early in my job hunt in the UAE, I learned that a clear, honest CV matters more than a long one. Recruiters here value specific skills and real results over pages of words. Keep it simple, keep it true.
I used to think innovation meant importing the shiniest tools. Working with founders across the continent taught me the opposite, the best solutions start with the problem right in front of you, not the one trending elsewhere.
Watched a founder spend three weeks polishing a pitch deck before talking to a single customer. A week of real conversations taught him more than that deck ever could.
I hope that by the end of this year, you’re no longer saying:
“I’m still looking for a job.”
I hope you’re saying:
“I finally got the job I was praying for.” 🤲❤️
May your applications turn into interviews,
your interviews turn into offers,
and your patie... moreI hope that by the end of this year, you’re no longer saying:
“I’m still looking for a job.”
I hope you’re saying:
“I finally got the job I was praying for.” 🤲❤️
May your applications turn into interviews,
your interviews turn into offers,
and your patience turn into something beautiful.
Your time is coming. Don’t give up. ✨
Watched a founder spend three weeks polishing a pitch deck before talking to a single customer. A week of real conversations taught him more than that deck ever could.
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
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