In a bid to foster holistic well-being among entrepreneurs, Finanshels, a prominent provider of outsourced accounting and compliance services, joined forces with ShopDoc to host the ‘Fitness for Founders’ event on November 1 at Inc 5 Media in Production City, UAE. The initiative aimed to empower business leaders with actionable strategies to maintain physical, mental, and financial health, essential for thriving in the competitive business landscape.
The event commenced with a light stretching session to energize attendees, followed by an inspiring keynote address by Divya Gokulnath, co-founder of Byju’s. Gokulnath shared her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the critical role of perseverance and resilience in achieving success.
Two dynamic panel discussions formed the core of the event. The first, moderated by Muhammed Shafeekh, CEO of Finanshels, featured industry leaders such as Youssef Salem (CFO of ADNOC Drilling), Nupur Mittal (co-founder of OCTA), Abhinav Gupta (CEO of CARS24 Arabia), and Chada El Islam (founder of ENERGIX Ventures). The panel explored financial fitness, offering practical advice on cash flow management, financial literacy, and the importance of disciplined financial habits. Mittal highlighted, ‘Financial habits are the bedrock of sustainable growth,’ while Gupta likened business maintenance to vehicle servicing, stressing the need for consistency.
The second panel, moderated by Shihab Makaniyi, CEO of ShopDoc, featured Divya Gokulnath and Dilip Kumar from Zerodha Rainmatter Investments. This session focused on the interplay between mental and physical fitness and business success, underscoring the necessity of holistic well-being for sustained performance.
The event also featured health checkups by Shookra, logistical support from HUMD, and refreshments from FreshNow. A private workout session led by Dilip Kumar the following morning provided a fitting conclusion for select attendees.
Finanshels and ShopDoc reaffirmed their commitment to supporting entrepreneurs by equipping them with tools to balance business and personal well-being. This event exemplifies their dedication to fostering a thriving founder community.