From $5 a Month to Building Tech for 300 Schools: Turning Setbacks into Scalable Success

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Mazi Josh sits down with Awais Ul Haq, an entrepreneur whose journey proves that resilience and creativity can turn even the toughest setbacks into powerful opportunities.Awais started his career as a civil engineer earning $60,000 a year but walked away due to corruption in the industry. He later became a physics teacher earning just $5 a month before eventually transitioning into the world of technology and entrepreneurship.After being scammed by a software company while trying to build a learning management system, Awais didn’t quit — he built his own development team, rebuilt the product, and scaled it to 300 schools within a year.Today, he focuses on helping law firms navigate the complex intersection of AI, growth marketing, and workflow automation, helping founders decide whether they need off-the-shelf tools or custom-built technology.If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or professional navigating technology and growth, this episode will show you how persistence, adaptability, and smart systems can transform your path.