Building Through Regional Conflic...

Building Through Regional Conflict: Scaling Middle East Startups with Chris Purdie

GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler by Gary Fowler

Episode notes

Join Chris Purdie, Founder and CEO of Receiptable, for a masterclass in anti-fragile leadership. With 16 years of experience spanning the 2008 financial crisis to scaling ventures across the GCC, Europe, and Africa, Chris has built a career on finding growth where others see risk. In this episode, we discuss the realities of launching and scaling in the Middle East during times of geopolitical tension, and how to build a business that doesn't just survive volatility, but leverages it to build deeper sovereign resilience.

🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:

The Middle East Playbook: How to navigate the GCC market when regional conflicts disrupt traditional trade and sentiment.

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