In this episode, Amel Chouikh, the Head of Finance for France, the Middle East, and Africa at Uber, shared her unique journey into the finance sector, which began with aspirations in media and entrepreneurship. Despite her initial interest in film, she pivoted to finance after realizing her strengths lay elsewhere. Amel's career path took her from Deloitte, where she worked on financial system consulting, to General Electric, and eventually to Microsoft before landing at Uber. Throughout her journey, she emphasized the importance of networking and maintaining good relationships, as the professional world is interconnected.

Amel discussed the competitive nature of the finance field and the necessity of understanding the business landscape to succeed. She highlighted her approach of immersing herself in the operations of the companies she worked for, which allowed her to grasp the intricacies of the business and effectively contribute to financial discussions. This understanding is crucial in her current role at Uber, where she manages a substantial portfolio and focuses on balancing the needs of drivers and customers while ensuring profitability.

The episode also touched on broader financial concepts, such as the significance of metrics like EBITDA and free cash flow in evaluating a company's performance. Amel explained how these metrics help investors assess a company's financial health and operational efficiency. She concluded by discussing the importance of sustainability in business practices, particularly in the context of Uber's goals for electric vehicle integration and the challenges of implementing such initiatives across different markets.

Meet the Team:

A dynamic mix of personalities and expertise, each bringing unique energy to the table. Abubakr Sajith, the unofficial leader (even if he didn’t ask for it), keeps things running smoothly with his finance, IT, and entrepreneurial background. Gazala Parkar, the PR pro, is the team’s caring yet no-nonsense mother figure, while Guhaesh Subramanian, the ever-networking master's student, plays the carefree uncle. Anas Memon is the resident numbers guy deep in finance, M&A, and private equity. At the same time, Aditya Poddar, with his love-hate relationship with his 9-to-5, embraces his role as the team’s laid-back producer. Eiman Ansari, the cybersecurity expert, provides comedic relief when she shows up alongside Liz Ann D’Souza, the creative force with a film and content creation background. And then there’s Zainab Netterwala, the IT and computer science whiz, who takes on the role of the little sister in this eclectic, ever-evolving crew.

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