ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Welcome to Real Talk Dubai, the podcast by Virtuzone where we unpack the real stories behind the successful entrepreneurs
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 10 days
Average audio length:
41 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
25 episodes
since Sept. 16, 2025
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
In Episode 23 of Real Talk Dubai, Rizwan Kassim, Founder & CEO of RIKAS Hospitality Group, sits down with George Hojeige, Group CEO of Virtuzone, for an in-depth conversation on Dubai’s fast-growing hospitality industry and what it takes to build successful restaurant concepts in one of the wor…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Maria Morris, Founder of Maria Morris Global, sits down with host George Hojeige to share her journey in Dubai’s real estate industry. She discusses building a boutique, female-founded luxury brokerage in the UAE and the vision behind creating a client-focused ap…
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Rizwan Kassim, Founder and CEO of RIKAS Hospitality Group, sits down with host George Hojeige to share his journey from launching a restaurant group to leading one of Dubai’s most innovative hospitality companies.
Rizwan reflects on key turning points in his…
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Jad Antoun, Co‑Founder and CEO of Huspy, sits down with host George Hojeige to share his journey from launching a startup to leading one of the region’s fastest-growing proptech companies. Jad reflects on key turning points in his career, the most difficult chall…
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Omar Chaoui, Founder of Magana, sits down with host George Hojeige to discuss the inspiration and ambition behind creating limited edition mechanical timepieces that make a statement that matters.
Omar shares the journey of launching Magana, the philosophy behi…
Dubai’s contracting industry is evolving rapidly, but leading a contracting business requires more than technical expertise. Every project comes with tight deadlines, cashflow pressures, and complex execution challenges.
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Rafael Khanoyan, CEO of Al RYUM Group, si…
Dubai’s legal profession is evolving rapidly, but leading a law firm requires more than legal expertise. Every decision comes with responsibility, pressure, and the need to uphold strong values.
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Charles DerSahakian, Managing Partner at CVML, sits down with host …
Dubai’s high-end fit-out sector is booming, but creating exceptional spaces requires more than materials and design. Every project comes with tight deadlines, discerning clients, and complex execution challenges.
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Aziz Zacca, Founder & Managing Partner of Ind…
Dubai’s venture capital ecosystem is growing rapidly, but investing in startups is about far more than capital and connections. Behind every decision are uncertainty, pressure, and long-term responsibility.
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Zafer Younis, Founder of Silicon Valley Venture & I…
Dubai’s content creator scene is growing rapidly, but building a real career takes more than viral moments and trending formats. Behind every successful creator are consistency, strategy, and a willingness to make sacrifices.
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Denisa Alexe, comedian and content c…
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