In this episode of the #muslimprofessionals the podcast, Mahdi sits down with Ahmed Al-Sayeed. Ahmed shares his journey from being a college dropout to becoming a successful entrepreneur and founder of A3 Ventures, an e-commerce holding company.

00:00 Introduction to Ahmed Al-Sayed and A3 Ventures

01:04 Ahmed's Entrepreneurial Journey and Challenges

04:47 Navigating College Dropout Conversations with Family

08:47 The Importance of Communication with Parents

10:44 Advice for Students Considering Dropping Out

14:43 Returning to School: The MBA Experience

17:26 Transitioning from Business Owner to Portfolio Manager

18:58 Building a Diverse Brand Portfolio

21:18 The Importance of Diversification

23:05 Lessons from Hardship and Growth

27:18 The Role of Gratitude in Business

30:01 The Impact of Partnership on Success

33:00 Navigating Challenges as a First-Generation Entrepreneur

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