
GUEST SPEAKERS
OCTOBER
Sustainable Lean Startup Methods
with Ms. Jane Cai
October 26th, 2023 at 3.15 pm GST
AEIC 214 EMBA
This is a series wherein the expert guest talked about the method that startups adopt to succeed through customer learning and discovery, which is a critical component of the “Lean Startup” philosophy for launching any new product/service into the market.
NOVEMBER
Sources of Capital for Entrepreneurs
with Dr. Rassel Kasim
November 9th, 2023 at 3.15 pm GST
AEIC 214 EMBA
Explore the essentials of venture finance, how to set priorities when gathering financial resources and raising capital, and examine the advantages/disadvantages of different sources of capital in the UAE with an expert guest.
APRIL
Legal Matters in Startup
with Mr. Ayman Al Awadhi
April 4th, 2023 at 3.00 pm GST
Via Zoom or AEIC 214 EMBA
This is a guest speaker series where students are shown by an expert how to examine legal issues involved for launching their startups and are informed about the critical role played by lawyers including the value of intangible assets such as patents, copyrights, trademarks etc.
NOVEMBER
Sources of Capital for Entrepreneurs
with Dr. Rassel Kassem
November 3rd, 2022 at 3:00 pm GST
Via Zoom or AEIC 214 EMBA
Explore the essentials of venture finance and how to set priorities when gathering financial resources and raising capital, while examining the advantages and disadvantages of various capital sources in the UAE with the help of an expert.
NOVEMBER
Legal Matters in Startup
with Mr. Ayman Al Awadhi
November 10th, 2022 at 3.00 pm GST
Via Zoom or AEIC 214 EMBA
This seminar examines legal issues for startups and the critical role that lawyers play. It also includes the value of tangibles such as patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and trademarks within the UAE.
NOVEMBER
Legal Matters in Startups
with Mr. Ayman Al Awadhi
November 12th, 2024 at 3.30 pm GST
AEIC 214 EMBA
The 'Legal Matters in Startups' session provided entrepreneurs with essential knowledge on legal frameworks and compliance strategies. Attendees gained valuable insights to protect their businesses and navigate the complexities of the legal landscape effectively.
OCTOBER
Designing a Business Model
with Dr. Hassan Khayal
October 25th, 2024 at 3.00 pm GST
AEIC 214 EMBA
Join us for the 'Designing a Business Model' session, where you will learn how to create, deliver and capture value with pricing and revenue models. Come sketch your own business model for success!
NOVEMBER
Sources of Capital for Entrepreneurs
with Ms. Medea Nocentini and
Mr. Salman Jaffrey
November 5th, 2024 at 3.30 pm GST
AEIC 214 EMBA
This session focused on equipping entrepreneurs with strategies to secure funding and explore capital opportunities. Panelists shared practical insights on building financial foundations for business growth.
SEPTEMBER
Dynamics of Teams
with Dr. Charmaine Gangen
September 30th, 2025 at 3.20 pm GST
AEIC 214 EMBA
Join us for “The Dynamics of Teams” with our guest speaker, who will share insights on building a strong culture, driving collaboration through clear roles, and mapping organizational needs for impactful results.
SEPTEMBER
Mindset of the Creator
with Dr. Charmaine Gangen
September 4th, 2025 at 3.00 pm GST
AEIC 214 EMBA
Join us for the “Mindset of the Creator” session with our guest speaker, where you will explore the essential mindset required to be a founder. This seminar will set the stage for your entrepreneurial learning journey.