Join us for an evening with Dana Baki – Chief Commercial Officer at The Exploration Company

Prior to joining the Aerospace Industry, Dana started Munch:On ground up that got acquired by Careem in 2022. Her story inspires us on choosing the route of entreprenuership and getting investments to scale up, leading to getting acquired by Careem in 2022

DISCUSSION TOPIC

This session is for those pursuing entrepreneuship, or currently an entrepreneaur wishing to scale or sell their business. Topics discussed:

• Why entrepreneurship and the challenges faced.
• Was fundraising easy? How does one secure investments from VCs? Is there a blueprint?
• Was selling the ultimate goal? How can a business attract buyers? How do you decide on the time/price to exit?

MORE ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Dana Baki is the Chief Commercial Officer of The Exploration Company, one of the fastest growing space companies globally, building reusable space capsules and lunar landers. This Nyx capsule will be the first to use green propellant globally, while flying at a fraction of the cost of global competition.
Prior to joining The Exploration Company, Dana was the co-founder & COO of MUNCH:ON, a food technology platform based out of the Middle East, that was acquired by Careem (Uber’s subsidiary in the region). Before starting MUNCH:ON, Dana was a Partner of Business Development at AlJal Capital—a financing and venture capital firm in the United Arab Emirates. Previous to that, Ms. Baki worked for Procter & Gamble in the United States for 7+ years, benefiting from a wide range of assignments within the company and gaining expertise in Corporate Strategy, Marketing and Consumer Insights.
She holds an MBA from Georgetown University and B.A. in Economics and English Literature from The University of Michigan.

Dana has achieved many accolades:

Selected as:
Top 20 Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands – Forbes 2022
Top 10 Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands- Forbes 2021
Top 10 Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands- Forbes 2020

Endeavor Entrepreneur since July 2019
“She Loves Tech UAE” Award Winner 2018
Top 5 Women Founders in the UAE – SME10x 2019

MUNCH:ON Awarded:
Top 100 Startups of the World Shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution – World Economic Forum in 2017
Top 100 Most Promising Startups in the Middle East – Forbes in 2018
Top 50 Hottest Global Tech Companies – Crunchbase in 2019
Homegrown Brand of the Year – Entrepreneur Middle East in 2020
Best Food App of the Year – Entrepreneur Middle East in 2021
Best Food Delivery App in the GCC – MEA Markets & UAE Business Awards in 2022

AGENDA

• 6.30pm Registration and networking
• 7.00 Welcome and network update
• 7.10 Member spotlights
• 7.20 Workshop
• 8.20 Closing

CONTRIBUTION

50 AED per person – cash only, please bring change

CALL N’TELL

This is a new initiative by the Alumni where the person who brings in most Alumnus will get a reward. So, bring your ex-P&G friends along. Learn, network, have fun, and get rewarded!

LOGISTICS

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Public parking available, first come first served

RSVP

Registration is mandatory as this event is only open to P&G Alumni.

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Waqi Munim will lead an interactive webinar on The Pursuit of Joyful Prosperity

This session invites you & your partners/spouses to help you make better financial decisions as a family.

Waqi Munim is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of illustrious experience in the FMCG industry, traversing continents from Asia to North America, and from Western and Eastern Europe to the Middle East and Africa. Currently, he stands at the helm of GrowthLab Solutions, a pioneering fintech venture that offers databased decision advisory tools. These tools complement investors’ experience and judgment, aiding in the selection of top-tier startups for maximum ROI.

Waqi’s illustrious career journey includes an impressive 25-year tenure at Procter & Gamble, where he held pivotal leadership positions. Notably, he served as the CFO of the Arabian Peninsula, CFO of Fabric Care Europe, and Global leader of CBD Finance. His tenure at P&G was marked by an outstanding track record of growing local, regional, and global businesses, spearheading acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructuring initiatives.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Waqi is a devoted family man, finding joy and fulfillment in his roles as a father and husband. He advocates for a holistic approach to life, emphasizing the importance of positive rituals in maintaining strength, energy, and peace of mind. An author of three insightful books – “The Story of Courage,” “Rhythms of Life,” and “Inner Conversations” – Waqi shares his wisdom and experiences to inspire others on their journey towards personal and professional fulfillment.

SESSION DETAILS

The psychology behind personal financing can be seen as frightening or exciting depending on your life experiences.

However, acquiring the required skills, establishing a financial independence mindset and a good grip on financial literacy can alleviate many of the fears we have towards investing.

Understand the skills, mindset and financial literacy you need to get started or to grow your financial independence further. Ask your own questions and receive the answers from an expert.

You are one step away from the pursuit of joyful prosperity.

AGENDA

• 7.00pm Link Opens & Session Begins
• 8.00pm Q&A
• 8.30pm Closing

CALL N’TELL

This is a new initiative by the Alumni where the person who brings in most Alumnus will get a reward. So, bring your ex-P&G friends along. Learn, network, have fun, and get rewarded!

REGISTER YOURSELF

A Zoom link will be shared on the day of the event with all attendees who have registered here.

If you have any issues, drop us an email on uae.chapter@pgalums.com with your full name. 

Don’t forget to add the event to your calendar!

Waqi Munim will lead an interactive workshop on WealthCraft: Crafting Your Path to Financial Independence.

Waqi Munim is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of illustrious experience in the FMCG industry, traversing continents from Asia to North America, and from Western and Eastern Europe to the Middle East and Africa. Currently, he stands at the helm of GrowthLab Solutions, a pioneering fintech venture that offers databased decision advisory tools. These tools complement investors’ experience and judgment, aiding in the selection of top-tier startups for maximum ROI.

Waqi’s illustrious career journey includes an impressive 25-year tenure at Procter & Gamble, where he held pivotal leadership positions. Notably, he served as the CFO of the Arabian Peninsula, CFO of Fabric Care Europe, and Global leader of CBD Finance. His tenure at P&G was marked by an outstanding track record of growing local, regional, and global businesses, spearheading acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructuring initiatives.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Waqi is a devoted family man, finding joy and fulfillment in his roles as a father and husband. He advocates for a holistic approach to life, emphasizing the importance of positive rituals in maintaining strength, energy, and peace of mind. An author of three insightful books – “The Story of Courage,” “Rhythms of Life,” and “Inner Conversations” – Waqi shares his wisdom and experiences to inspire others on their journey towards personal and professional fulfillment.

SESSION DETAILS

When you think of your personal finance, have you ever wondered:

• What should be your optimal division of cash savings vs. investments?
• Is the current market for short-term or long-term stocks?
• Is real-estate in UAE the ultimate investment option? How does it work?

Understand key concepts. Get answers to above questions and many more. Ask you own questions. Unleash your financial independence.

AGENDA

• 6.30pm Registration and networking
• 7.00 Welcome and network update
• 7.10 Member spotlights
• 7.20 Workshop
• 8.20 Closing

CONTRIBUTION

50 AED per person – cash only, please bring change

CALL N’TELL

This is a new initiative by the Alumni where the person who brings in most Alumnus will get a reward. So, bring your ex-P&G friends along. Learn, network, have fun, and get rewarded!

LOGISTICS

Please log in to see the location (it will be visible at the bottom of this page)

Public parking available, first come first served

RSVP

Registration is mandatory as this event is only open to P&G Alumni.

–> Click here to save your spot

If you have any issues, drop us an email on uae.chapter@pgalums.com with your full name. 

Don’t forget to add the event to your calendar!

Join us for an iftar to celebrate Ramadan.

Feel free to bring your family or loved one to make it even more special.

LOGISTICS

The iftar will be held at Al Safadi, Umm al Sheif Road on March 19th, 6pm. Arrive early for ease of Parking.

To see the location map, please sign into your Global Portal account and scroll to the bottom of the event page. Parking available on site – first come, first served.

CONTRIBUTION

There are 2 options:

Option 1 – Set-menu: Member’s pay AED195 per person for themselves & their loved one’s consumption. You would need to call the restaurant to book the set-menu.

Restaurant phone: 600 500601

Set-menu link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16yTPoHA6e2tDj9E0Ej9hTz3zyORM8HNu/view?usp=sharing

Option 2 – Ala Carte: You can order off the regular menu and pay as per your consumption.

Payment to be made at the time of arrival.

RSVP

Registration is mandatory as this event is only open to P&G Alumni.

–> Click here to save your spot

If you have any issues, drop us an email on uae.chapter@pgalums.com with your full name. 

Don’t forget to add the event to your calendar!