In this episode with Huda Al Lawati, CEO of Aliph Capital, we have a conversation about private equity, entrepreneurship, and the rollercoaster investment outlook.

When it comes to coffee, it’s more about the culture and ritual than just the drink itself. From there, we dive into her journey of launching Aliph Capital during peak global uncertainty. She explains how the leadership in the Gulf during that time gave her the confidence to start something new.

We also explore how the Gulf region has become a much more entrepreneur-friendly environment in recent years. But, as Huda points out, fundraising remains one of the toughest challenges for first-time private equity managers. It’s one thing to raise money, but real success in this industry isn’t about that—it’s about returning money to investors.

Huda Al Lawati is the founder of Aliph Capital, an alternative investment manager focused on mid-market private equity across the Gulf (GCC) region. She has been in the industry for over 20 years and was also featured in the Top 100 Businesswomen in the Middle East by Forbes.

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00:00 Omani Coffee with Cardamom, Sugar or Not

02:25 Renaissance for Oman's Economy?

03:01 How Yousef and Huda Met on LinkedIn in 2016

04:05 A Reaction to the DeepSeek AI Shockwaves

06:48 Spark That Founded Aliph Capital During CoVid

08:07 Raising Money is NOT a Measure of Success

08:47 Why ADGM as Headquarters for the Firm?

10:30 Saudi Funding Role, Jada Fund of Funds

12:16 Goldman Sachs: $1 Trillion Capex Supercycle

15:24 Social Transformation, Sustainable Oil Price?

17:27 MBS Will Invest $600 Billion in the United States

18:19 Biggest Challenges for PE Players in the Region

22:15 Brands of Pride: The Entertainer and Savola

23:01 Colossal Impact of the Abraaj Collapse

25:49 Private Equity as a Career Choice Today

28:21 Personal Investment Philosophy

29:59 Lunch with MBS, MBZ and MBR

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In this episode with Burcu Geris, CFO of TAV, we discover:

• The (real) tradition of fine Turkish coffee.

• Creating world-class standards in airport operations.

• TAV focus on growth in markets like Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan.

• Fashion as a creative outlet and finding balance in life.

• Work hard, play hard. Lessons from a career as a top executive.

Bio: Burcu Geris is the Deputy CEO and CFO at TAV Airports . She was named a "Young Global Leader" by the World Economic Forum in 2015. TAV Airports manages a portfolio of 15 airports in eight countries and a talent pool of 35,000 people.

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00:00 Cold Open, Turkish Coffee Routine

02:32 Huberman Morning Workout?

03:49 Passenger Patterns Around the World

06:21 Competition with Hubs Like Dubai (DXB)

07:29 What's Next for the Turkish Lira?

09:20 Priority Markets for Expansion

14:28 The Airport Operations Pitch Process

16:56 Tough Industry. Any Career Regrets?

18:09 Cryptocurrencies and Trump 2.0

20:48 A Passion for Fashion on Insta

26:12 Growing Up in a Military Family

29:13 Secrets to Long Jobs Tenures in 2025

34:12 (Maybe) Lunch with Elon Musk

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In this episode of the You’re in Business podcast with Yousef Gamal El-Din, we discuss: • The possibility of another wave of inflation with US President Donald Trump. • Decline of fiat money in a time where government spending has exploded. • Gold vs Bitcoin as a crucial store of value during periods of uncertainty. • Being passionate about your craft even when other people "think it's weird". • Technology is reshaping the finance industry, creating new job opportunities. • The Middle East as a region with significant future potential. Bio: Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at the Syz Group and Member of the Executive Committee. He leads all investment-related topics such as advice, portfolio constructions and research. The Syz Group is a family-owned and run Swiss banking group. Follow Charles-Henry Monchau on LinkedIn. ---- Subscribe to never miss episodes of the You’re in Business podcast: ‪@ygemedia‬ . Beware of impersonators on all social platforms. Links to our promotional partners are in the show notes. Thank you for watching! ---- Promotional Links: 💡 Sound your best on camera with this microphone in the UAE https://amzn.to/4axGWlK ⚡ Get podcast merchandise from mugs to shirts https://store.stagespring.com - --- 🗒️ Time Stamps 00:00 Cold Open, Swiss Morning Weather 02:34 Zuckerberg on Joe Rogan, "Kissing the Ring" 06:03 Investment Strategies in a Changing Landscape 09:30 Broadening of Stock Market, Energy / Small Caps 12:28 Role of Gold and Cryptocurrencies / BTC Price 19:01 China's Disinflation Challenges 22:11 Personal Journey and Career Insights 23:55 The Impact of Technology on Finance (ChatGPT) 27:18 Social Media and Personal Branding (LinkedIn Success) 30:08 At What Point Do You Move Again to Dubai ? ---- By Hekaya Productions (http://www.hekayaproductions.com) ---- DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #investments #personalfinance #inflation