On the sidelines of a special event by ONE Development, Kevin O'Leary sat down for an exclusive interview with Entrepreneur Middle East to share his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
"No brochure, no online ad, no website is going to give you an idea of what's going on here [UAE]- it's multicultural, a melting pot, a fantastic location."
With a rare blend of technical insight and business acumen, Angela Klass is helping others future-proof their operations in a world where staying ahead means thinking smarter.
Mehmet Tulunay, General Manager of Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, reveals the secrets that drive the resort's extraordinary growth and cement its position in the luxury market.
"The momentum came from real reactions and genuine word of mouth, and I think that's exactly why it resonated. We didn't have a structured marketing plan or budget. It was all about people connecting with the product and sharing it because they truly believed in it."
Vikas Aggarwal, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Academic Director of INSEAD's Global Private Equity Initiative (GPEI), on the need to build a collaborative AI ecosystem in the MENA region.
"I measure my success in repeat clients, because in real estate, you start off with a small pool of clients, and the only way for you to actually grow is by growing this pool of clients."
"At Archireef, we restore corals and other marine ecosystems via eco-engineered and patented products and use cutting-edge monitoring technologies, such as environmental DNA and computer vision, to track restoration performance."
"The future belongs to platforms that can combine technological innovation with human expertise to create trusted, frictionless home-seeking journeys that cater to diverse lifestyle aspirations."
"Between the advancements in artificial intelligence and the proliferation of audiences across social media platforms, the media industry —especially legacy brands— must reinvent themselves completely or face being left behind or even becoming extinct."
"Money is such a taboo thing in the art world. But only for the artist, and not for the collector, not for the gallery. We create art and we are the engine of that whole ecosystem. Without artists, there is no collector, no museum, no art foundation, no galleries, there's nothing."