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Jul 24, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Ryan Godinho
Ryan Godinho is the Founder & Owner of Specialty Batch Coffee, Stomping Grounds, and Tyler's Tavern in Dubai, UAE. Throughout my career and entrepreneurial journey, I've come to appreciate that mastering the art of selling is a skill that transcends all professions and industries. Whether you're negotiating product deals, promoting concepts, pitching ideas or positioning yourself for a new role, fine-tuning your sales techniques can be indispensable.
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Feb 20, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Ryan Godinho
Ryan Godinho is the Founder and CEO of Specialty Batch Coffee in Dubai, UAE. A regional pioneer in the advancement of specialty cafe cultureIn any business, understanding the intricacies of your specific sector is crucial. This depth of knowledge not only positions you as an expert in your field, but lets you identify and capitalize on unique opportunities your competitors may overlook.
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Sep 20, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Ryan Godinho
Every café and restaurant entrepreneur recognizes that the thrill of the culinary scene is rivaled only by its inherent challenges. They grapple with fluctuating food trends, finicky foodies, fierce competitors, evolving regulations and the unpredictable turns of the economy. The current climate demands constant reinvention, and even the most promising cafes can be shuttered in a surprisingly short time.
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Apr 27, 2023 | 
forbes.com | Ryan Godinho
Ryan Godinho is the Founder and CEO of Specialty Batch Coffee in Dubai, UAE. A regional pioneer in the advancement of specialty cafe cultureI was in conversation with a seemingly talented inventor who, a few years ago, conceptualized a range of products under the premise of disrupting a traditional beverage supply chain within the hospitality segment. While we discussed many sound theories that led to these inventions, I was left stranded in anticipation of reviewing more quality-driven research.
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Apr 26, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Amanda Breen |Nicholas Leighton |Emily Rella |Ryan Godinho
The surprise that comes with finding out that Tejas Ravishankar, founder of UAE-based developer productivity and experience platform Dimension, is only 16 years old, is a reaction that very quickly wears off- simply because it is much easier to be enthralled by the teenager's business vision instead. "My journey as a developer began [in 2020] when I was 13 and in the eighth grade," Ravishankar recalls.
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Apr 26, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Amanda Breen |Nicholas Leighton |R.L. Adams |Ryan Godinho
Ayman Alashkar is a pioneer in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI) with over 20 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. He is the founder and CEO of overwrite.ai, a proprietary, real estate-themed foundation language model. His vision for overwrite.ai began from a desire to drive efficiency in the real estate sector. Ayman and his team have been pioneering the real estate domain-specific generative AI space from the UAE, since 2018.
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Apr 26, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Tugba Yanaz |Amanda Breen |Aytekin Tank |Ryan Godinho
On Tuesday, Google, the Web2 tech and search engine giant, announced it was extending its "Google for Startups Cloud Program" initiative to encompass web3 startups by expanding its early-stage support program for budding ventures. "Through the Google for Startups Cloud Program, Web3 projects and startups can access new benefits that give you the technology, community, and resources you need.
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Apr 25, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Madeline Garfinkle |Ryan Godinho |Aytekin Tank |Nicholas Leighton
As direct to consumer (D2C) brands start to become sizable, many traditional FMCG companies are eyeing the space and taking the digital way: Either the incumbent players acquire existing D2C brands to enter new niches that these brands were present in or they invest in them. However, there are challenges abound as traditional FMCG companies have to navigate hurdles such as marketing costs, clear value proposition, return management, best in class customer management, to name a few.
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Apr 25, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Madeline Garfinkle |Ryan Godinho |Aytekin Tank |Nicholas Leighton
Angel tax has long been a topic of discussion in India, having a big effect on both companies and angel investors. Due to the angel tax, startups, particularly those in the early stages, have found it extremely difficult to raise money. Startups now face a considerable financial burden due to the Angel Tax, which imposes a 30.9% tax on money obtained from angel investors. "Owing to this, the investors are hesitant to invest in startups due to the high tax rate.
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Apr 25, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Madeline Garfinkle |Ryan Godinho |Aytekin Tank |Nicholas Leighton
When the government introduced the Digital India campaign in 2015, its objectives were clear: improving the nation's online infrastructure and making the internet accessible to every citizen, no matter where they lived. The ultimate aim of this initiative was to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge-driven economy.
