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From $25M Failure to Billion-Dollar Success - Muhammad Chbib

04 Mar 2025

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In this riveting episode, Muhammad Chbib, one of the MENA region's most accomplished entrepreneurs, shares his incredible journey from a $25M deal collapse to building billion-dollar startups. Starting his entrepreneurial path at age 12, Muhammad delves into lessons learned from failure, insights into leadership, and his vision for empowering the MENA startup ecosystem. Don't miss this episode packed with inspiration, practical tips, and fascinating stories!💡 What you'll learn:How to pivot after setbacksBuilding impactful businesses in MENALeadership lessons from startup to scale📌 Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:15 - Starting a Business at Age 12: Muhammad’s Early Days06:30 - The $25M Deal Collapse and What It Taught Him10:40 - Lessons from the Plastic Industry Startup Failure16:20 - Pivoting and Resilience: Moving Beyond Failure21:45 - Joining McKinsey: Leadership and Humility27:30 - The Role of Vision in Building Startups34:00 - Scaling AlMosafer to $1B in Sales40:15 - Key Leadership Traits for Entrepreneurs46:10 - Building the MENA Startup Ecosystem50:20 - The Role of Culture in Startup Success55:45 - How to Recruit and Retain Top Talent01:01:10 - The Power of Followership in Leadership01:05:00 - Muhammad’s Vision for a Global Middle Eastern Brand01:10:20 - Closing Thoughts: Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs✨ Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights from top entrepreneurs!

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