My guest today is Ziad Aly.

Ziad is an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, and has supported over 30 startups and corporations, such as Aramex and Vodafone. He decided to take a new step and establish "The 2043 Project"—an initiative that brings together minds from all over the world to solve the big problems facing the world, from health and renewable energy to artificial intelligence...etc.

Today's conversation is special because I consider Ziad one of the first mentors in my career. I started my first internship at Ziad’s company when I was 19 years old, working on content for a mobile application. Of course, I worked in many other places after that, but there are lessons I learned from my time at Al-Zwad that are still with me to this day.

In this engaging conversation, Ziad Aly shares his extensive career journey, highlighting his leadership roles in various companies and his transition into angel investing. The discussion delves into the differences between generations, the importance of mentorship, and the contrasting worlds of entrepreneurship and corporate life. Ziad reflects on the opportunities and challenges faced by the new generation, the evolving definition of success, and the impact of technology on youth. The conversation concludes with personal reflections on life lessons and the importance of growth and adventure.

Follow Ziad on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziadaly/

Follow Project 2043:

https://www.youtube.com/@2043official

Ziad recommends the book "Homo Deus".

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