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Emirati Entrepreneur & BXB Podcast Host

MAHMOUD BARTAWI

Turning Entrepreneurial Vision into Reality

Emirati entrepreneur, investor, Business  and thought leader transforming business landscapes across the GCC region.

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From corporate banking to successful exits, Mahmoud Bartawi Co-founded Under500 (acquired by Kitopi) and now builds a business-driven Podcast Show named BXB show He shares hard-won entrepreneurial insights to inspire GCC’s next business leaders.

1984

Born

  • Dubai , UAE

Born and raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, I spent my early years working alongside my father in his company—learning firsthand the value of honest, hard work and perseverance

1997

A Year in Texas

  • Texas , USA

At 12, I moved to Texas for a year of school—a bold shift that shaped my global perspective. I remember the confusion on my classmates’ faces when I said I was from Dubai; no one had heard of it.

1997

2002

Academic Foundation

  • Sharjah, UAE

I earned my business degree from the American University of Sharjah. This academic foundation equipped me with the knowledge and skills that would later support my ventures in corporate banking and entrepreneurship.

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Featured Podcast Episodes

Here are some of the most powerful conversations I’ve had on the BXB Show—each packed with real lessons, raw stories, and actionable insights.

01.

The $100M Business Lesson Every Founder Must Learn (with Neil Petch)

02.

How Dubai Bling Star Ebraheem Alsamadi Built a Global Brand Empire

03.

The Man Behind Dubai’s Biggest Laundry App: Rami Shaar of Washmen

04.

How High Joint became Dubai's No1 Burger Brand

05.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Secret Weapon? The Rise of Bioniq with Vadim Fedotov

BXB Show Fun Facts

A thriving community, hundreds of thousands of views, inspiring guests, and episodes packed with real entrepreneurial insight.

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Why BXB?

I started BXB because I was tired of the highlight reels. Everyone talks about success, but few talk about the failures, doubts, and brutal lessons that actually shape great entrepreneurs. On this show, I sit down with founders and business leaders to uncover what really happens behind the scenes—the wins, the losses, and everything in between.

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The Untold Story of KCAL’s Founder: From Nothing to Success

  • Andreas L Borgmann
  • Episode : 1
  • 1hr 19m
  • Health Startup
  • Andreas L Borgmann
  • Episode : 1
  • 1hr 19m
  • Health Startup
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How to Make Millions in Dubai: Insider Secrets from a Top Business Connector

  • Dave Chaggar
  • Episode : 02
  • 45m 22s
  • Sales
  • Dave CHaggar
  • Episode : 02
  • 45m 22s
  • Sales
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Is Crypto Ready to Boom? Bitcoin, Trump, and a $1 Million Prediction

  • Alex Chehade
  • Episode : 03
  • 01h 33m
  • Crypto
  • Alex Chehade
  • Episode : 03
  • 01h 33m
  • Crypto
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Entrepreneur Mahmoud Bartawi on cooking up a startup success

Mahmoud Bartawi founded Under500, a brand that was ultimately acquired by dark kitchen outfit Kitopi after raising $700m from investors

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How an Emirati entrepreneur raised Dh2 million for his start-up in the UAE

Mahmoud Bartawi raised $500,000 for his start-up Mealzap recently. Here’s how!

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Cover story: Why Emirati entrepreneur Mahmoud Bartawi is confident on the future of healthy dining

Mahmoud Bartawi sold his successful healthy food business Under500 to Kitopi. Now he is ready to launch his next venture called Mealzap.

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