Dubai’s high-end fit-out sector is booming, but creating exceptional spaces requires more than materials and design. Every project comes with tight deadlines, discerning clients, and complex execution challenges.

In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Aziz Zacca, Founder & Managing Partner of Indoors High End Finishing, sits down with host George Hojeige to share his journey and expertise in Dubai’s premium fit-out industry. Aziz discusses his engineering background, career progression, and the lessons learned while building a company delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects.

He shares the most stressful aspects of the industry, the challenges of starting a fit-out business, behind-the-scenes insights clients rarely see, and strategies for planning projects effectively. Aziz also reflects on his most intense projects and the trends shaping the future of luxury interiors.

If you’re interested in interior design, project management, or entrepreneurship in Dubai, this is an episode you should not miss.

Guest: Aziz Zacca, Founder & Managing Partner, Indoors High End Finishing Host: George Hojeige, Group CEO, Virtuzone, an Ascentium Company

Dubai’s venture capital ecosystem is growing rapidly, but investing in startups is about far more than capital and connections. Behind every decision are uncertainty, pressure, and long-term responsibility.

In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Zafer Younis, Founder of Silicon Valley Venture & Innovation (SVVI), sits down with host George Hojeige to unpack how the venture capital industry really works. Zafer shares his background, career progression, and the realities of building judgment in a high-stakes investment environment.

He discusses the scariest moments in venture capital, the biggest risks investors take, and the most common mistakes made when backing early-stage companies. The conversation offers an honest look at how decisions are made, what separates disciplined investors from reactive ones, and the lessons learned through experience.

If you're interested in venture capital, startups, investing, or understanding how major funding decisions are made, this is an episode you should not miss.

Guest: Zafer Younis, Founder, Silicon Valley Venture & Innovation (SVVI)

Host: George Hojeige, Group CEO, Virtuzone, an Ascentium Company

Dubai’s content creator scene is growing rapidly, but building a real career takes more than viral moments and trending formats. Behind every successful creator are consistency, strategy, and a willingness to make sacrifices.

In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Denisa Alexe, comedian and content creator, sits down with host George Hojeige to share her journey from a background in marketing to building a full-time career in content creation. Denisa breaks down how she found her voice through comedy, transitioned into digital storytelling, and turned creativity into a sustainable career.

She discusses monetising comedy content, choosing brand partnerships without losing authenticity, and managing the pressure of being constantly online. Denisa also opens up about burnout, the biggest mistakes creators make, and the type of content that helps creators grow long-term.

If you're interested in content creation, personal branding, or turning creativity into a career, this is an episode you should not miss.

• Guest: Denisa Alexe, Comedian & Content Creator
• Host: George Hojeige, Group CEO, Virtuzone an Ascentium Company

• 00:00 Intro and Denise’s background in marketing
• 04:30 Transition into content creation and comedy
• 12:38 Monetizing comedy and content
• 15:31 The sacrifices behind being a full-time creator
• 20:56 What content creators should focus on
• 25:35 The biggest mistakes creators make
• 30:12 Staying authentic with brand deals
• 37:00 Dealing with burnout
• 40:45 Advice for aspiring creators

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