Business leaders
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Building a purpose-led food brand for modern families
So Nourished co-founders Nina Kavanagh and Safa Alkubaisi are redefining what family nutrition means. Their UAE-born brand blends functional nutrition and empathy, creating products that support focus, gut health, and development — particularly for children with sensory needs — while challenging the wellness industry to prioritise purpose over trend.
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Chris Kaspar: Redefining Digital Wellness
Technology should serve humanity, not consume it. That’s the conviction driving Chris Kaspar, founder of Wisephone and Sage Mobile, whose “intentional technology” movement seeks to heal digital dependence. From rejecting multimillion-dollar deals to redesigning devices for peace of mind, Kaspar is proving ethics and innovation can coexist.
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Todd Davison on reshaping SME finance risk
Todd Davison wanted SMEs to borrow without risking everything. His insurance venture has grown steadily, offering protection for directors against personal guarantee liabilities, and is now preparing for international expansion into other markets where guarantees are common.
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Faraz Khan and the business of flexible work
Flexible work has shifted from perk to business norm. Hybrid models, AI platforms, and changing workforce expectations have redefined how and where people work. Against this backdrop, MeetingRoomz founder Faraz Khan is positioning his platform — and his leadership philosophy — at the heart of the sector’s next phase.
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Specialist’s gambit: Steve Flavell, LoopUp, and the art of the strategic pivot
LoopUp’s strategic pivot is a masterclass in modern business resilience. Steve Flavell led the company through disruption, delisting, and reinvention, turning a near-collapse into a new growth story. As cloud communications gets smarter, LoopUp’s challenge now is to match operational excellence with innovation in a rapidly shifting market.
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Leading across boundaries: Dr Megha Kumar on trust, digital risk, and resilient leadership
Curiosity and connection shaped Dr Megha Kumar’s path to CyXcel. Now, as digital risk becomes boardroom priority, her interdisciplinary leadership helps companies navigate trust gaps and a new era of accountability.
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From Westminster to AI: Leon Emirali’s journey of reinvention
Leon Emirali built his reputation as a sharp political operator. After leaving Westminster in 2020, he became a tech founder determined to modernise how politics works. Now, as CEO of Nostrada.ai, Emirali’s work sits at the intersection of AI, lobbying, and the unpredictable machinery of government.