Episode 96 · with Loulou
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16 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
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with Loulou
Loulou Khazen · Business · English
What does it actually take to build, run, and scale a business in the Arab world and how do global events shape it? With Loulou is the only Arab business podcast hosted by an operator and investor with skin in the game. I share my take, and then invite the founders, investors, operators, and thinker
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