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The Truth About Working in Dubai | Christina Craver on Tech, Burnout & Startups
14 Mar 2025
In this episode, Christina Craver, Account Executive at Slack and former Oracle leader, dives into Dubai’s fast-paced tech scene, burnout, hiring challenges, and why MENA startups struggle with true innovation. We explore high-performance teams, startup culture, and the Slack vs. other workplace tools debate.Christina Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinamcraver🔹 Timestamps:0:00 - Christina’s Burnout Story in Dubai3:30 - Dubai’s Fast-Paced Work Culture vs. the US7:10 - Hiring in Dubai: Why Experience Matters More Than Potential10:00 - MENA Startups: Lack of True Innovation & Copycat Models14:40 - Why Risk-Taking in MENA Is Different from the West19:10 - Slack’s Impact on Productivity & Why Engineers Love It27:30 - How Christina Hires & Identifies Top Talent34:20 - Her Mission to Transform MENA Tech39:15 - Overcoming Impostor Syndrome & Sharing Your Voice42:30 - Connect with Christina & Final Thoughts
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