by Rachid Labrik
Zero to N dives into the real journeys behind building and scaling companies across the Middle East and Africa. Hosted by Rachid Labrik, it explores the trade-offs, failures, and transformations that shape the region’s most driven founders and operators. No hype. No filters. Just the real code of transformation from zero to N.
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1/14/2026
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June 15, 2026
<p>Mahmoud Bartawi went from managing 2.5 billion dirhams as a banker in Dubai, to saving his family's 100-million-dirham debt crisis at 22 years old, to building a healthy food brand across 6 countries and selling it to Kitopi, all before launching his own podcast.</p><p>In this episode of Zero to N, Rachid sits down with Mahmoud for an honest, emotional, and deeply tactical conversation about what it really takes to build, exit, and reinvent yourself.</p><p>What we cover:</p><ul></ul><p>If you've ever faced a moment where the weight of responsibility felt bigger than your experience, this episode is for you.</p><p>Connect with Zero to N: Stay ahead of the curve with more candid conversations from founders and operators shaping the future of the Middle East and Africa.</p><p>➡️ Subscribe to Zero to N for Bi - weekly insights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zerotoNpodcast">Zero to N: The real code of transformation - YouTube</a>➡️ Visit our website: <a href="https://www.rachidlabrik.com/zero-to-n">Rachid | Growth, Leadership & Supply Chain</a>➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/zero-to-n-podcast/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/zero-to-n-podcast/</a></p><p>#ZeroToN #MahmoudBartawi #Dubai #Entrepreneurship #MENA #FounderStory #Kitopi #Under500 #Leadership #BusinessWithBartawi #Podcast #GulfBusiness</p><p></p>
June 1, 2026
<p>What does it take for a CEO to rise from a small village to global success?In this episode, we sit down with Rachid, CEO of Slimstock , to unpack a powerful journey that moves from humble beginnings to building and leading at a global level. This is not just a story of success, it’s a deep dive into the mindset, decisions, and sacrifices required to transform vision into reality.Rachid shares the defining moments that shaped his path: overcoming early limitations, navigating setbacks, and building the discipline and leadership required to operate on a global stage. We explore how he thinks as a CEO today, what he had to unlearn, and the principles that continue to drive his growth.Whether you're an entrepreneur, aspiring founder, or someone building their career, this conversation offers real insights into what it actually takes to scale beyond your environment and constraints.</p>
May 18, 2026
<p>Ever wondered what it's truly like inside the rooms where national-level digital transformation decisions are made? This week, we sit down with Ghita Mezzour, a former Minister of Digital Transition, who shares the emotional journey of accepting a role that would transform her country, and herself.</p><p>The Summary Join us for an incredibly candid conversation with Ghita Mezzour, a brilliant scientist and entrepreneur who took on the monumental task of becoming a Minister of Digital Transition. Ghita pulls back the curtain on the intense emotions, profound lessons, and surprising challenges of spearheading a national digital strategy, including multiplying the budget by 100x and aligning an entire country towards a common technological future. We also dive deep into her current mission: helping businesses harness the transformative power of AI for survival and growth.</p><p><strong>Connect with Zero to N: Stay ahead of the curve with more candid conversations from founders and operators shaping the future of the Middle East and Africa.</strong></p><p>➡️ Subscribe to Zero to N for Bi - weekly insights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zerotoNpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Zero to N: The real code of transformation - YouTube</a></p><p>➡️ Visit our website: <a href="https://www.rachidlabrik.com/zero-to-n" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Rachid | Growth, Leadership & Supply Chain</a></p><p>➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/zero-to-n-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/zero-to-n-podcast/</a></p><p><br /></p>
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Zero to N dives into the real journeys behind building and scaling companies across the Middle East and Africa.
Hosted by Rachid Labrik, it explores the trade-offs, failures, and transformations that shape the region’s most driven founders and operators.
No hype. No filters. Just the real code of transformation from zero to N.
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