In this series of podcasts we hear from the people who have built lasting family legacies. From the Gulf region and beyond.

We ask about each aspect of their family business…

…from the Social; to the Financial; to the Family; and, to the Human.
We ask about the good times - and the not-so-good times.
We ask about the future. And, we'll ask about the past…
In short, we ask family business principals to share their story.

This time we're very pleased to welcome Ahmed Nasser Al Nowais, the founder and CEO of the UAE-headquartered Annex Investments, a hybrid venture single-family office.

With a diverse background spanning over a decade in venture capital, consultancy, and technology, Ahmed has emerged as a prominent figure in the region's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

As you'll hear Ahmed is a person committed to fuelling innovation and empowering startups by providing strategic investments, mentorship, and access to valuable resources.

Annex Investments has supported the growth and success of numerous early-stage companies across various sectors by integrating venture capital with the wealth preservation strategies of a traditional family office - an innovative model that allows direct investments in startups while aligning them with the family's values and long-term financial goals.

Ahmed's expertise extends beyond the business realm. As an Attorney at Law, he possesses a deep understanding of the legal frameworks governing startups in the UAE. He actively advocates for policies that foster a conducive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Ahmed is an active contributor to the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a founding board member of the Emirates Angel Investors Association and the Emirates Family Office Association. He's also a valued member of the Family Business Council Gulf, demonstrating his dedication to fostering a thriving business landscape in the region.

In this episode, Ahmed shares his story with The Value Legacy, offering a fascinating insight into how social capital contributes to long-term family business success, and explains exactly what is meant by the term 'a hybrid venture single-family office'.

Welcome to The Value Legacy, episode nine...

The Value Legacy, the podcast for the family business generation, is intended to become a repository of family business stories, collected online for posterity and to be enjoyed by all. Stay up to date with The Value Legacy on Twitter - @thevaluelegacy

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

• The Value Legacy

In this series of podcasts we hear from the people who have built lasting family legacies. From the Gulf region and beyond.

We ask about each aspect of their family business…

…from the Social; to the Financial; to the Family; and, to the Human.
We ask about the good times - and the not-so-good times.
We ask about the future. And, we'll ask about the past…
In short, we ask family business principals to share their story.

This time we're very pleased to welcome the co-founder and CEO of Oman’s first private venture capital firm, Phaze Ventures...Abdullah Al-Shaksy.

Founded in the Sultanate of Oman in 2018 and later backed by some of the largest institutions in the country, Phaze was established, “to accelerate the transformation of the region’s economies through global early-stage investments and strategic partnerships.”

Abdullah shares his story and tells us how important it is for family businesses to build their social capital; why some of the more traditional ways of doing business here in the Gulf aren't that far removed from the modern VC scene (!); and, he talks us through the history of the regional venture capital scene...all the way back to the heady days of 2018!

And much, much, more...

Welcome to The Value Legacy, the podcast for the family business generation, telling the stories of successful family businesses.

The Value Legacy is intended to become a repository of family business stories, collected online for posterity and to be enjoyed by all.

Stay up to date with the Value Legacy on Linkedin, Instagram & X - @thevaluelegacy
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

• The Value Legacy

In this series of podcasts we hear from the people who have built lasting family legacies. From the Gulf region and beyond.

We ask about each aspect of their family business…

…from the Social; to the Financial; to the Family; and, to the Human.
We ask about the good times - and the not-so-good times.
We ask about the future. And, we'll ask about the past…
In short, we ask family business principals to share their story.

This time we're very pleased to welcome Shuja Jashanmal, group chief officer for department stores at Jashanmal National Company

Headquartered here in Dubai, Jashanmal operates over 100 stores cross the Gulf and India. Through an extensive distribution and wholesale business the group supplies over 1,000 retailers across segments from Duty Free to Mass Market to Mid-Market and High-end Retail.

It's fair to say that, across the Gulf, Jashanmal is a household name.

Welcome to The Value Legacy, episode seven...

Stay up to date with The Value Legacy on Linkedin, Instagram and X - @thevaluelegacy
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

• The Value Legacy

In this series of podcasts we hear from the people who have built lasting family legacies. From the Gulf region and beyond.

We ask about each aspect of their family business…

…from the Social; to the Financial; to the Family; and, to the Human.
We ask about the good times - and the not-so-good times.
We ask about the future. And, we'll ask about the past…
In short, we ask family business principals to share their story.

This time it's more from The Value Legacy Family Business Summit, held here in Dubai at Expo 2020 at the Canadian Pavilion on March 1st, 2022.

Join Vinod Krishnan and host, Tim Elliott for more on the event, the stories and, of course, the personalities...

Stay up to date with The Value Legacy on Linkedin, Instagram and X - @thevaluelegacy
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

• The Value Legacy

In this series of podcasts we hear from the people who have built lasting family legacies. From the Gulf region and beyond.

We ask about each aspect of their family business…

…from the Social; to the Financial; to the Family; and, to the Human.
We ask about the good times - and the not-so-good times.
We ask about the future. And, we'll ask about the past…
In short, we ask family business principals to share their story.

This time it's the story of The Value Legacy Family Business Summit, held here in Dubai at Expo 2020 at the Canadian Pavilion on March 1st, 2022.

Join Vinod Krishnan and host, Tim Elliott for more on the event, the stories and, of course, the personalities...

Stay up to date with The Value Legacy on Linkedin, Instagram and X - @thevaluelegacy
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

• The Value Legacy

In this series of podcasts we hear from the people who have built lasting family legacies. From the Gulf region and beyond.

We ask about each aspect of their family business…

…from the Social; to the Financial; to the Family; and, to the Human.
We ask about the good times - and the not-so-good times.
We ask about the future. And, we'll ask about the past…
In short, we ask family business principals to share their story.

This time it's one of the stories we heard at The Value Legacy Family Business Summit, held here in Dubai at Expo 2020 at the Canadian Pavilion on March 1st, 2022.

Join Vinod Krishnan and host, Tim Elliott for more on the event, the stories and, of course, the personalities...

Stay up to date with The Value Legacy on Linkedin, Instagram and X - @thevaluelegacy
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

• The Value Legacy

In this series of podcasts we hear from the people who have built lasting family legacies. From the Gulf region and beyond.

We ask about each aspect of their family business…

…from the Social; to the Financial; to the Family; and, to the Human.
We ask about the good times - and the not-so-good times.
We ask about the future. And, we'll ask about the past…
In short, we ask family business principals to share their story.

This time it's one of the stories we heard at The Value Legacy Family Business Summit, held here in Dubai at Expo 2020 at the Canadian Pavilion on March 1st, 2022.

Join Vinod Krishnan and host, Tim Elliott for more on the event, the stories and, of course, the personalities...

Stay up to date with The Value Legacy on Linkedin, Instagram and X - @thevaluelegacy
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

• The Value Legacy

In this series of podcasts we hear from the people who have built lasting family legacies. From the Gulf region and beyond.

We ask about each aspect of their family business…

…from the Social; to the Financial; to the Family; and, to the Human.

We ask about the good times - and the not-so-good times.

We ask about the future. And, we'll ask about the past…

In short, we ask family business principals to share their story.

This time it's the story of The Value Legacy Family Business Summit, held here in Dubai at Expo 2020 at the Canadian Pavilion on March 1st, 2022.

Join Vinod Krishnan and host, Tim Elliott for more on the event, the stories and, of course, the personalities...

Stay up to date with The Value Legacy on Linkedin, Instagram and X - @thevaluelegacy
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

• The Value Legacy