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Beyond the noise. We share what matters to those who matter.
The MadeInSharjah Platform delivers carefully curated conversations with Sharjah leaders from all sectors, designed to spark insight and inspiration. We believe in depth over hype, sharing real stories and timeless ideas that shape tomorrow’s leadership.
Each episode is crafted with intention, favoring relevance over trends and human experience. You’ll hear from founders, policymakers, creatives, athletes and changemakers who are solving real-world problems—and learn how to apply those lessons as you began own journey.
Whether you're building something new, leading a team, or simply still deciding a career and educational path this podcast is a signal through the static.
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After a decade in tech—leading cloud migrations, scaling digital platforms, and helping businesses turn complexity into clarity—I realized something: we’re drowning in information but starving for wisdom.
I’ve worked with startups, government clients, and enterprise teams across New Zealand, Australia, and the UAE. I’ve built plugins, modernized data platforms, and architected systems on AWS and Azure - but you see life could have been very different if I hadn't met my mentor early on and chosen a different career path.
So what really excites me?
Learning from people who are building the future—and sharing those lessons with the next generation of leaders That’s what this podcast is about. I started it to bridge the gap between what leaders do and what they know. It’s not about hype or headlines—it’s about the patterns, mindset shifts, and principles that actually drive impact.
When I’m not building cloud infrastructure or solving tech problems, I’m interviewing founders, creatives, and problem-solvers shaping what’s next—and packaging it into something the youth can apply, not just admire.
Timothy Lopez
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