🔔 Follow my journey in the Middle East 📹

Not a consultant. Not an agency. Your temporary co-founder for innovation and growth.

I help ambitious business owners, creators, and startups grow through creativity and strategic use of cutting-edge technology (including AI). As founder of Baviyo, I lead a small but powerful team of creative thinkers and tech experts dedicated to solving your biggest growth challenges.

Many businesses fail with tech because they lack clarity on the real problems they're solving. Trendy tools and software alone won’t create meaningful results. At Baviyo, we:

👉 Start with creativity: Fresh, bold ideas to rethink your challenges.
👉  Deploy tech strategically: Selecting technology (AI included) that truly amplifies your growth.
👉  Deliver clear results: No flashy tools without real purpose.

When you work with us, expect:

✅ Deep problem or opportunity discovery.
✅ Genuine partnership and hustle.
✅ Innovative and creative solutions tailored for lasting impact.

Ready to elevate your business? Message me. Let's make your vision a reality.

Manuel Kistner

Today we’re celebrating 54 years of unity, ambition, and all the moments that make the UAE the incredible place many of us call home.

From big dreams to bold ideas, this country keeps inspiring us every single day. Thank you to the UAE for being the ultimate proof that vision builds reality. Proud to be part of the story.

Happy Eid Al Etihad everybody 🇦🇪❤️

And speaking of big dreams and bold ideas... I've been quiet over the last couple of months. But for good reason. I’ve been heads-down building and working on a few of my own ideas and dreams. I’ll soon share more. Stay tuned. 👀

Re-Inventing... ███████▒▒▒ 70% complete...

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Corina Goetz 💫

Star-CaT Ltd

Star-CaT helps international companies and professionals to succeed in the Gulf region. 
We have been trusted advisors to many HNW clients from the Gulf and we now teach others how to build these relationships. (plus we respect the privacy of those clients)
Our Services include:
🌙 Strategy and Advisory 
🌙 Training and Mentoring
🌙 MasterClasses and online Resources at www.star-cat.co.uk
🌙 Speaking on various topics related to Customer Service and the Gulf

Founder and CEO

CMEC

Part of their Advisory Board
https://cmec.org.uk/discover-cmec/people

Board Member

Saudi International Premier Group

Senior Strategic Adviser

Destination Made Digital

Co-Founder

Mayfair Collective

The Mayfair Collective is a network of and for professionals dealing with HNWI and UHNWI.
https://www.mayfaircollective.co.uk/

Ambassador

Yalla! Magazine

Columnist

Corinthia Hotels International

Member of the pre-opening team, building Corinthia London into a brand name that the Middle East recognise for 5 star luxury.

Head of Middle Eastern and Diplomatic Sales

Les Ambassadeurs Casino

Sales & Marketing, PR to reach new clientele, creating partnerships and organising high value events.

VIP Relations Manager

InterContinental London Park Lane

Creation of VIP department, building and nurturing new VIP clients, training and mentoring of staff.

Assistant Front Office Manager

The Dorchester

Looking after diplomatic and VVIP visits, managed and trained a team of 30 staff.

Front Desk Manager

Middle East Strategist | Keynote Speaker | Simple steps how to decode the Middle East | Consulting | Training and Online Resources at star-cat.co.uk |

😳 First time in the Middle East, specifically the Gulf (don't know what to wear, how to behave and feel quite overwhelmed?)
😳 Your Marketing Strategy for Saudi, Qatar and the UAE doesn't work like it used to?
😳 Competition is higher than ever?

Then keep reading.

I know how challenging it can be to navigate cultural nuances, and I am here to guide you on this journey to success.

Building strong relationships in the Middle East is key to driving not only sales but also sustainable growth - but you need to know the right channels and differences. 

Here is what some of my clients said after working with me:
💬  For a good number of years we had been working with clients in the GCC market, but this had only ever felt like an ad-hoc exercise. We knew that the opportunity was considerably greater than that which we were seeing, but also knew it was going to take a specialist with local knowledge to genuinely support any pro-active sales.
The team's confidence has grown so much since working with Corina. From the formalised training delivered seamlessly for the whole company to the day to day check-ins and support, the team have been given the tools and insights to manage GCC clients and opportunities effectively like never before.

💬 "Building relationships was always a challenge for us, but Corina’s expertise showed us how to adapt our approach. Our growth in the region has been remarkable!"

Investing in your ability to foster better relationships will lead to more business, enhanced pipelines, and ultimately, growth. 

WHAT I OFFER: 
↗️ Online Resources at www.star-cat.co.uk/shop
↗️  VIP Days at £12,500 plus VAT
↗️ Cultural Advisory and Consultancy
↗️ Strategy for Sales and Marketing for the Gulf (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman etc)
↗️ Group training focused on Cultural insights and Etiquette
↗️ Speaking on: Doing business in Saudi/the Gulf as a Westerner, Unique Insights into the Gulf market, Entrepreneurship etc

In my free time, I love to: 
🩵 cold water swim
🤝 support organisations that help people in Hospitality (I support Under One Sky and The Burnt Chef Project) as well as help underprivileged kids (together with The Elena Baltacha Foundation)

If you are ready to make a bigger impact and foster better connections in the Middle East and watch your business flourish, send me a DM or email: support@star-cat.co.uk. 

If you want to get started with a simple step, sign up to the Middle East Insights here:
https://star-cat.uk/newsletter-page-8920

Founder

Star-CaT helps companies and professionals to succeed in the Gulf region. We have been trusted advisors to many HNW clients from the Gulf and we now teach others how to build these relationships.
Our Services include:
🌙 Training 
🌙 Advisory
🌙 Middle East Membership for ongoing support (for companies and individuals) 
🌙 Speaking
🌙 Online Resources
www.star-cat.co.uk

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