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Unboxed Talks

Unboxed Talks

Written by: UNBOX-MORPH
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UNBOXED TALKS is a community podcast by UNBOX × MORPH, hosted by Carl Boustany.

Each week, we sit down face-to-face with founders, operators, and creators inside the UNBOX ecosystem to unpack the pivotal shift that changed their journey.

No panels. No pitches. No fluff.

Just short, sharp conversations about real turning points; the moments where comfort ended and growth began.

Recorded at UNBOX Business Center in Bay Square, Dubai, UNBOXED TALKS is built for builders.

Real stories. Real shifts. Real people.

New episodes weekly.

© 2026 UNBOX × MORPH. All rights reserved.
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Episodes
  • The Hidden Cost of Not Knowing Your Numbers | Paul Donnelly | Unboxed Talks
    Apr 29 2026

    Most founders think they have a growth problem.

    In reality, many have a clarity problem.In this episode of Unboxed Talks, Carl Boustany sits down with Paul Donnelly, Partner at Middle East Advisory Partners, for a grounded conversation on what really holds businesses back.

    Paul shares his perspective on working with owner-managed businesses, family businesses, and SMEs, and why so many founders leave financial matters to the wrong people, think too short-term, and only seek support when the damage is already done.

    This episode explores the loneliness of leadership, the real value of strong advisory, the dangers of weak financial understanding, and why business owners need to stop treating numbers as something they can delay dealing with.

    If you are building a business, scaling one, or trying to understand where your blind spots are, this conversation is worth your time.

    Connect with Paul Donnelly:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldonnellydxb/

    Connect with Middle East Advisory Partners: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middleeastadvisorypartners/

    Follow Unbox:
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbox-community/
    https://www.instagram.com/unboxcommunity/

    Follow Morph:
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/morph-ae/https://www.instagram.com/ae.morph/

    Follow Carl Boustany:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlboustany/https://www.instagram.com/carlboustany/

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