IT'S ALL ABOUT SYSTEMIC CHANGE

Jigar Sagar's mission to revamp entrepreneurship in the UAE and beyond

- 

You started helping in your father’s shop at age 10 — what's a memory from that time that still influences how you run businesses today?

I vividly remember watching my dad clean the glass showcases all by himself. I was curious and asked him why he did it, even though he had staff to handle those tasks. He just looked at me and said, “It's my business, my responsibility.”

That stuck with me! It taught me that having an ownership mentality is crucial. No task is too small or beneath you when it’s your vision on the line.

Taking initiative isn’t optional. It’s foundational.

How did those early experiences shape your understanding of trust and customer relationships?

In the souq, brand loyalty didn't exist; human loyalty did. I learned early on that selling wasn't about pitching a product; it was about building genuine connections.