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Resilience Unravelled - Building Resilient Entrepreneurs with Mohamed Ahmed
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In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray discusses with Mohamed Ahmed, an American Egyptian engineer turned entrepreneur, the nuances of transitioning from engineering to entrepreneurship.
Based in Seattle, Ahmed shares his experiences working with tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon before co-founding his own company. He emphasises the importance of resilience and robustness, tackling the thought-emotion loop, and the distinction between internal and external pressures. Ahmed also elaborates on his book, 'The Inside Out Entrepreneur,' which serves as a guide for entrepreneurs to prepare mentally, emotionally, and strategically for their journey.
The episode is packed with insights on entrepreneurial mindset, managing failures, and the importance of lifelong learning and reflection.
00:00 Welcome to Resilience Unravelled
01:52 Meet Mohamed Ahmed: From Engineer to Entrepreneur
03:11 Cultural Insights: An Egyptian in America
05:51 The Entrepreneurial Spirit and Resilience
12:34 Understanding Robustness and Resilience in Business
15:39 The Psychology of Sales and Entrepreneurial Mindset
17:15 Engineering vs. Psychology: Understanding Pressure
19:12 The Thought-Emotion Loop in Entrepreneurship
19:52 Real-Life Startup Challenges and Resilience
24:54 The Importance of Mentors and Advisors
28:33 The Inside Out Entrepreneur: Book Insights
33:06 Final Thoughts and Resources for Entrepreneurs
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