#1053 - Hakeem Anwar

Hakeem Anwar is a technologist, educator, entrepreneur, and privacy advocate. A former software engineer in Silicon Valley — where he built web and mobile applications, including health-related software — he grew disillusioned with Big Tech’s surveillance practices and left corporate life in 2019. He then dedicated himself to activist movements, running technology infrastructure for the Freedom Cell Network and The Greater Reset to help connect people globally around freedom and sovereignty. In 2021, Hakeem founded Take Back Our Tech, an educational movement that provides free guides, articles, and resources on using privacy-respecting, open-source technology. At the same time, he launched Above, a privacy-first company where he serves as Founder and CEO. Above develops de-Googled phones, secure Linux laptops, and private communication services (email, encrypted chat, VPN, etc.) designed to make digital sovereignty accessible to everyday users — from tech novices to activists. He is recognized as a leading voice on digital privacy, surveillance resistance, and building technology that empowers rather than exploits people.Watch the Cornerstone Forum 26’https://shaunnewmanpodcast.substack.com/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: [email protected] Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: [email protected] Expat MoneyExpatmoney.com/SNPGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500