Our latest interview collection of founder interviews features interviews with Waliullah Bhuiyan, Founder of Light of Hope, Fahad Ibna Wahab of Patrons Venture, Alvi Sakib and Ayaz Hossain of Jomee Jomaa, and Jafar Tuhin, Founder of Ekduaria Village Homestay. Each interview contains everything you need to know to start, build, and run a company. You will learn:
On to the interviews.
Waliullah Bhuiyan is the founder of Light of Hope (LoH), a Bangladesh-based education conglomerate. Waliullah isn't your typical education entrepreneur, he's on a mission to reimagine learning for the 21st century. He and his team have turned LoH into a fascinating education conglomerate of interconnected ventures on the back of an ambitious thesis: preparing children for the future with enduring and timeless skills imperative for a successful career and meaningful life.
In this exclusive interview, Waliullah pulls back the curtain on LoH's journey from its early days as a scrappy startup to its current status as an education conglomerate with interconnected ventures like Goofi, Kids Time, ToguMogu, and Teachers Time. We talk about the challenges of building a company in an ambiguous market, the importance of culture and talent, the strategic rationale behind LoH's unique conglomerate structure, and ideas for building a truly enduring company.
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If you're a founder, an investor, an education innovator, or simply someone who cares about the future of learning, this is a must-read. Waliullah's story and insights offer a masterclass in turning a vision into reality and building an enduring company that makes a meaningful difference in the world.
Fahad Ibna Wahab is the Founder and Managing Director of Patrons Venture Limited. Fahad is a serial entrepreneur with a portfolio of fascinating successful ventures, including CoSpace (co-working spaces), GRID (a modern furniture company), Movians (a video production studio), and several other ventures.
Fahad has been in this business of entrepreneurship for a very long time and has a rare story of multiple failures and successes. He has seen all sides of venture building in Bangladesh. He started his entrepreneurial journey right after college, started multiple companies, failed at multiple companies, and then built a brilliant group of successful companies. Our conversation covers:
Fahad's candid reflections on failures and triumphs provide invaluable lessons for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. This interview is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration, practical advice, and a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial journey. Happy building!
In a country where land ownership has long been a symbol of security and prosperity, yet remains out of reach for many, Alvi Sakib and Ayaz Hossain aim to rewrite the rules. Their company, Jomee Jomaa, a fractional real estate investment platform, aims to make land investment accessible to everyday Bangladeshis through fractional ownership.
Think of it as buying shares in prime land, but with a crucial difference: this isn't just paper wealth. Every plot is carefully vetted, legally secured, and managed with the same rigor you'd expect from traditional real estate investments. But instead of needing millions of taka upfront, investors can start with a fraction of that amount. Moreover, the platform allows you to sell your units whenever you want to. You can call this the ultimate securitization of land.
In this interview with Alvi and Ayaz, we discuss the genesis of the company, how the platform works, the challenges they faced in developing a trusted platform, and their future vision for Jomee Jomaa. You'll learn:
Whether you're an investor curious about new opportunities, an entrepreneur looking for inspiration, or simply interested in how technology is reshaping traditional markets, this conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of real estate investment in Bangladesh.
We also dive deep into the personal journeys of Alvi and Ayaz, their favorite books, and lessons learned from the journey that will resonate with anyone building something new in a challenging market.
In this fascinating conversation, Jafar Tuhin, founder of Taabu Tour and Tabbu Ekduaria Village Homestay, shares his journey from city life to pioneering sustainable village tourism in Bangladesh. Tuhin's journey is a compelling story of following one's passion, embracing slow living, and creating meaningful experiences for travelers.
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Tuhin offers valuable insights for travel enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in sustainable development or alternative lifestyles. He challenges conventional notions of success and progress, inviting us to reconsider our relationship with nature, community, and personal fulfillment. Enjoy!
