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Business Unbound

Veröffentlicht: 2026-03-25
© 2025 Florian Haufe
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Veröffentlicht: 2026-03-25
© 2025 Florian Haufe
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From Problem Solver to System Builder: The Transformation from Engineer to CEO - Aline Daoud

From Problem Solver to System Builder: The Transformation from Engineer to CEO - Aline Daoud

From procurement engineer to founder of an all-female construction company operating across five countries, Aline Daoud disrupted a male-dominated industry by proving that competence, trust, and clear communication matter far more than stereotypes. In t
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From procurement engineer to founder of an all-female construction company operating across five countries, Aline Daoud disrupted a male-dominated industry by proving that competence, trust, and clear communication matter far more than stereotypes. In this episode, she reveals how she scaled Konnect & Co during Qatar's embargo, managed two companies simultaneously while earning an MBA from Oxford, and built high-performing teams by listening more than speaking.
What you will learnThe critical mindset shift from employee problem solver to systems-building founderHow to build trust with clients through over-communication and on-ground verification (Gemba Walks)Practical strategies for scaling a lean, high-performing all-female team in male-dominated industriesWhy crisis periods are opportunities: adapting to uncertainty by listening to what clients truly needHow to find your passion: the role of experimentation, childhood fascination, and resilienceKey discussion topicsFrom civil engineering family background to founding Konnect & Co during Qatar's embargoFirst client acquisition: visiting 300+ factories and building client confidence through progress reportsLeadership philosophy: leading by example, emotional intelligence, and weekly team huddlesWhy detail-orientation without perfectionism drives execution: limiting options to three per meetingRunning two businesses: Konnect & Co and the Blockchain Research Institute Middle EastThe Gemba Walk framework and on-site verification for preventing errors and saving costsBuilding trust in male-dominated fields: competence over labels, women in construction, and disrupting stereotypesEducation as a catalyst: Executive MBA from Oxford, blockchain certifications, and pursuing diplomacyGuest backgroundAline Daoud is the founder and managing director of Konnect & Co, one of the first all-female-led construction engineering and procurement companies operating across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Oman, and Lebanon. A civil engineer with an Executive MBA from the University of Oxford, she specializes in supply chain management, value engineering, and owner representation for luxury projects. Aline is also managing partner of the Blockchain Research Institute Middle East.
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About Business UnboundEvery week, host Florian Haufe dives deep into conversations with visionary global leaders to bring you insights, inspiration, and the real stories behind success.
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Erscheinungs­datum: 25.3.2026, 07:00:00

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The leaders reshaping industries aren't following the playbook. They're rewriting it. Business Unbound brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with the visionaries, entrepreneurs, and executives who are breaking the rules and building the future, across continents, sectors, and industries.
Welcome to Business Unbound! Hosted by Florian Haufe, a business leader with 15+ years of experience in business transformation and consulting, this podcast brings you masterclass conversations with visionary leaders reshaping business globally.
Each episode features candid, in-depth interviews with executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators across tech, finance, defense, private equity, law, and beyond.
You'll discover the real stories behind success. Not generic advice, but actionable strategies, proven frameworks, and hard-won lessons from leaders who've navigated regulatory complexity, scaled ventures, led transformations, and reinvented careers across industries and continents.
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Senior executives, rising leaders, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals seeking to expand their thinking, unlock new perspectives, and thrive in an increasingly complex business world.
What to Expect:
Weekly episodes diving into guests' backgrounds, contemporary industry challenges, and personal business reflections that spark fresh ideas and real inspiration.
Launching January 12, 2026 with the first three interviews released simultaneously.
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