In the new #STEP2025 episode, Lara Varlamova spoke with Polly Dhaliwal, COO of Enterprise Nation - the UK’s largest small business community. They talked about corporate-startup symbiosis and Dubai’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem.

They explore:

- How Dubai’s young startup scene compares to the UK’s mature market
- The importance of embracing failure in building successful startups
- How corporates and startups are collaborating to drive innovation
- What makes Dubai’s multicultural community a global advantage
- Key lessons Dubai and the UK can learn from each other

If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of startups, this conversation is packed with real-world insights and inspiration.

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Join Lara Varlamova at STEP 2025 as she hosts Michael Lints, Partner at Golden Gate Ventures, for a conversation about the rise of the MENA startup ecosystem, the future of venture capital in the GCC, and what it really takes for startups to scale in 2025 and beyond.

From his early days at STEP in 2014 to mentoring and investing across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, Michael shares powerful insights on:

- The evolution of Dubai’s innovation scene over the past 11 years 🌍
- Why corporations need startups to survive
- The real challenges founders face — from fundraising to hiring
- The role of mentorship in building successful ventures
- How AI, fintech, and deep tech are transforming emerging markets

Whether you're a startup founder, investor, or just curious about the future of innovation in the region, this conversation is extremely valuable.

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In this STEP 2025 episode, Lara is joined by Clara Armand-Delille, Founder of ThirdEyeMedia — a boutique PR agency working with top startups and VCs across Europe and beyond. Clara shares insights on startup communications, building brand authority, and how founders can use PR as a strategic tool — not just a press engine.

If you're a founder, marketer, or comms lead looking to grow your brand and get media coverage that actually moves the needle, this one’s for you.

Topics covered:

- PR strategy for startups: what works, what doesn’t
- How to pitch media and get real coverage
- The role of storytelling in brand building
- Common PR mistakes founders make
- Cross-border communications: tips for international visibility

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