Michael's story goes far beyond business. Adopted as a baby, he grew up with parents who went on to foster around 300 children. Their example helped shape his approach to leadership, honesty and how he treats people.

Michael also shares his experience of leading a business through a period of change,
the challenges of transforming its business model and the lessons he has learnt throughout his career.

Timestamps

01:54 - What Is Sim Racing?
02:41 - Inside the Simulator Experience
04:53 - The Sim Racing Market & Max Verstappen
07:01 - Michael's Journey to Dubai
08:08 - CIMCO Venue & Production City HQ
10:08 - Brand X Sims & Global F1 Partnerships
11:43 - Early Career & Law School Lessons
13:30 - Leadership Through Change
15:00 - Sales Lessons & Learning to Listen
17:41 - Personal Growth & Integrity in Business
20:24 - Building Company Culture & Managing Ego
22:47 - Managing a Multinational Team
25:20 - Hiring & Growing the Business
27:10 - Michael's Childhood & Adoption Story
35:34 - Host Shares Personal Story on Adoption
38:56 - Fostering 300+ Children: Parents' Legacy
48:08 - Drive, Ambition, and Personal Mindset
50:35 - Future Business Strategy & Personal Branding
55:12 - Advice for Business Growth & Closing Thoughts

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Michele Tarnow is the CEO and founder of Alliance Care Technologies, a company developing technology and partnerships to expand access to preventative health screening.

Michelle explains how her technology can screen people in minutes, even in communities with limited access to doctors and healthcare facilities. She shares the example of 800,000 people screened for diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Lagos, where 60% of those needing follow-up were lost in the process.

00:00 - Introduction & ACT's Mission
01:53 - How AI & Tech Enable Universal Healthcare
04:05 - Preventive AI Screenings vs. Traditional Methods
09:57 - Gamification & Increasing Patient Engagement
11:27 - Data Privacy, Security, and Compliance in the UAE
13:30 - Safe Use of AI: Risk Assessment vs. Diagnosis
18:40 - Ecosystem Approach & Healthcare Adoption Challenges
25:48 - Will AI Ever Replace Doctors?
35:43 - Economic & Health Benefits of Early Detection
40:58 - Why ACT Chose Dubai and the UAE
42:49 - Michele Tarnow's Background & Peace Corps Experience
46:14 - Conclusion

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Technology is changing the way hotels operate, from how guests choose where to stay to how businesses manage pricing and performance. But as Raki Phillips explains, hospitality still comes down to the experience guests have and whether they want to come back.

Raki Phillips also shares his perspective on protecting room rates during periods of disruption, the resilience of the UAE's tourism industry, and the growth opportunities across the Middle East and Africa.

Timestamps

0:00 Introduction
4:05 How hotel groups decide where to open new properties
7:34 The opportunities and risks of investing in Africa
14:50 Why the guest experience matters more than the numbers
16:20 How the UAE's tourism industry is handling disruption
28:49 Hotel occupancy, profitability and protecting room rates
32:02 What UAE travel figures reveal about the industry's recovery
40:32 How AI is changing the way people book hotels
41:26 Will hotel brands still matter when AI chooses where you stay?
43:55 Why hospitality still needs a personal touch
45:15 How technology could transform the hotel guest experience
48:25 Why hotel pricing needs to change
51:39 The difference between being an entrepreneur and a corporate leader
1:01:18 Why Rakki Phillips believes in the UAE's long-term future
1:03:01 How hotels can adapt and generate revenue during a crisis
1:08:52 What makes guests choose one hotel over another
1:10:04 Where Rakki Phillips would invest $500 million in hospitality
1:12:19 Why Africa could be the future of hospitality growth

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