Introducing the B Model Podcast 

Entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking to understand the intricacies of successful business models now have a new resource: The B Model Podcast. Launched by Salim Akil, venture builder at BE Venture Partners, this podcast uncovers the strategies and stories behind thriving business ventures across diverse industries.

The first season of the B Model Podcast takes listeners on a journey through the world of business model innovation. With a clear mission to educate emerging entrepreneurs on building robust, adaptable business models, each episode offers insights into model creation, market validation, and adapting strategies to stay competitive.

Looking ahead, Season 2 of The B Model Podcast will launch in partnership with the region’s largest incubator, bringing even more impactful stories and guidance to entrepreneurs in 2025. This collaboration is set to further enhance the podcast’s reach and support for aspiring business leaders.

Featured Episodes and Highlights
Listeners can tune into episodes featuring prominent guests, each offering unique perspectives on business success:

• Islam Zween (Arqaam Investments) - Discussing the subscription-based model that drives recurring revenue and sustains growth, Zween explores trends shaping the financial sector.

• Paris Norriss (Guy in Dubai) - Norriss shares the evolution of content creation, from premium sales and sponsorships to innovative revenue streams like AVOD, SVOD, and licensing.

• Idriss Alrifai (Fetchr) - Alrifai reveals Fetchr’s journey in MENA’s logistics space, offering lessons on pivoting business models and adapting to market feedback.

• Bilal Abou Diab (Vault Wealth) - Diab talks about the rise of Arabic audio content, with insights on podcasting’s growth in the Middle East.

• Tariq Abu Samra (BloomingBox) - Tariq’s journey into e-commerce is filled with lessons on branding and scaling an online luxury gifting platform.

• Mystery Guest - An industry leader in digital recruitment discusses the impact of AI and remote work on MENA’s job market.

• Ahmed Arif (Clara) - Arif discusses Clara’s mission to streamline legal processes for startups, offering a digital platform tailored to first-time founders.

Each episode of the B Model Podcast brings listeners actionable insights into business model innovation, offering a toolkit for aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals alike.

As part of our attraction strategy, we’re inviting listeners to guess the name of the mystery guest through an engaging competition, where they can win exclusive prizes in partnership with well-known brands (details to be announced soon). This interactive approach is designed to create buzz around the podcast, giving our audience a fun and rewarding way to engage.

Where to Listen
For more information and to listen to episodes, visit b-model.online. Stay tuned for Season 2 in partnership with the region's largest incubator, set to launch in 2025, and for details on our upcoming competition to reveal the mystery guest.