Ahmed Al Rawi: The MOST Underrated Founder Trait (And Why You Need It)

🔥 If you’re a founder, creator, or builder struggling with identity after success — this episode is for you.Ahmed Al Rawi is the founder of Calo, one of the GCC’s fastest-growing food tech startups — with $26M raised and 1,000+ employees.But this isn’t a story about money.It’s about what comes after.The emptiness. The reinvention. The shift from metrics to meaning.🎙️ In this episode of Business with Bartawi, we dive into:✅ Why success didn’t fulfill him✅ The moment he felt completely empty✅ How short-form video became survival✅ The hidden cost of scaling too fast✅ Why most founders never ask “what now?”⏰ Timestamps:00:00 – The accidental founder02:10 – Calo, scale, and the $26M chapter04:40 – When success left him hollow06:30 – Identity crisis after exit08:45 – How creators become founders12:10 – What Calo taught him about obsession16:00 – Why he’s rebuilding through content19:30 – Balancing vision with visibility23:15 – What he wishes he knew earlier📥 Follow Business with Bartawi:Instagram: @businesswithbartawi👤 Follow Mahmoud Bartawi:Instagram: @bartawiLinkedIn: Mahmoud BartawiX (Twitter): @bartawi📢 What’s the one thing success didn’t fix for you?Drop it in the comments 👇#BXBPodcast #AhmedAlRawi #StartupLife