Jen interviews Rawan Baddour, co-founder of Zest Equity, about empowering entrepreneurs and investors in the UAE through innovative tools and infrastructure. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of building a business in the region, overcoming mindset barriers, and empowering teams through diversity.

Episode Highlights:

• How the UAE is attracting global businesses and investors through its regulatory frameworks and talent pool
• The importance of authenticity, impact and community when evaluating investment opportunities
• Strategies for overcoming lack of confidence and embracing support systems as an entrepreneur
• Leveraging technology and empowering diverse teams to continuously innovate
• Prioritising growth into new markets through strategic expansion planning

About Rawan Baddour

Rawan is the co-founder of Zest Equity, building infrastructure to power private market transactions, digitizing processes and offering tools to streamline how stakeholders transact and communicate.

Over 10 years of experience in strategy, restructuring, change management, commercial and investment banking. Previously headed a regulated investment bank, managing the local team, cross-border functions, as well as compliance, risk management and governance practices.

Keen interest in innovation and digitization to enhance transparency, engagement, communication and participation for collective growth."

• Find out more about Rawan here: www.zestequity.com
• Connect with Rawan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rawanbaddour/
• Connect with Rawan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zest.equity/

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