Crossing the Desert is a podcast that takes listeners on the journey of launching a business in Dubai.
The podcast is a collaboration between Fortis, a Dubai-based company providing POS and CRM solutions tailored to small business needs, and Hatch Up Studio from Lisbon, renowned for its narrative podcasts exploring stories of people around the globe.
Each episode brings new, unpredictable challenges, to capture the essence of the entrepreneurial spirit. The format makes sure that neither the creators nor the listeners know how the season will end, as it unfolds in real life with host Isaak Dalonin.
Isaak is a Kurdish professional who found himself in the buzzing environment of Dubai. He has over six years of experience teaching professional English, giving lectures at an MBA school, and working on various marketing projects. He is now developing his own business in Dubai and talking about it on the podcast.
As Isaak navigates the complex world of business decisions, he also delves into the stories of other ambitious entrepreneurs who have successfully carved out niches in Dubai’s competitive market. He showcases how small business owners are making a global impact and also serve as a motivation for aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.
Guests include Omar and Dina with their textile brand Tica’s, Simy with her luxury and sustainable fashion brand Sustainably.U, Danny, founder of the DK Hot Sauce brand and Wajda Khalidi with Levant Food, which aims to provide natural Palestinian products to households.
Crossing the Desert is available on all podcast platforms.
