guests on streams of progress

The Streams of Progress podcast exists to highlight the growth stories of inspiring people and organizations in the UAE … and we’ve been honored to interview Government Ministers & Officials, Chief Executives, Startup Founders, VC Directors, Community Organizers and more.

Now, we’re excited to have you as one of our Guests on the show and look forward to recording your episode soon.  Below, you’ll find all the details regarding our recording and production process.  Please let us know if you have any further questions.

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Episode Recording and Production process

Sample Interview Questions

Bio & Background
  • Tell us about your background?  Childhood?  Education?  How did you get to Dubai?  Etc…
Early Days of your Organization/Company
  • How did you get started with your organization/company?  Where did the idea come from?
  • What is your organization/company’s guiding vision/purpose?
  • What is your unique approach or selling point?
Your Organization/Company
  • We’ll spend 15-20 minutes exploring the details of your organization/company … how it works, how you’ve grown, specific programs/products, etc…
Working in the UAE
  • What are some of the unique benefits and challenges of working in the UAE?
  • What would you like to see changed in the UAE to support faster or more efficient growth?
Industry Focus
  • What are you most excited about in regards to recent development trends in your industry?  Where do you see it going 5 years from now?
  • What trends in your industry do you see as being overhyped versus the reality?
  • Is there anything about your industry that you’d like to see changed?
Raising Funding (only relevant if you have received investments into your organization/company)
  • Can you share your funding journey milestones with us?
  • What has the fundraising process been like for you?  How have you managed investor questions and reactions to your presentations?
  • What unexpected challenges have you faced while trying to raise funds?
  • What kinds of investors are you looking for?
  • What advice would you share with other Founders looking to fundraise?
Rapid Fire Questions
  • If you could post a message on the huge billboard on SZR for 1 month, what would it say?
  • What book do you give most often as a gift?
  • What are your personal hobbies or interests that you explore on the evenings or weekends?
  • What’s your wish/dream initiative for Dubai?
  • What’s your favorite documentary?
  • What’s the most useful product or service you’ve bought this year, for under $100?
  • What are you most excited about that’s coming up in the next 12 months?
  • Who inspires you?
  • What piece of advice would you give your twenty-year-old self?
Interview Closing
  • Any last words of wisdom you’d like to share with the audience?
  • Where can our listeners go to find more information?

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