Episode #97,

Karim Awad

On leading EFG Hermes mid-revolution, a decade of building, and why legacy is measured by what remains after you leave.

53 min

April 1, 2026

53 min

April 1, 2026

In a series of monthly conversations aimed at introducing the audience to the Middle East’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape, The Lighthouse Founder and avid raconteur Hashem Montasser hosts the highly popular ”The Lighthouse Conversations” Podcast and asks his guests about their life journeys, inspirations, successes, failures and everything in-between.

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