EP 03 | From Construction Site to Startup Rocketship: The Relentless Grit of Mo Ayad

In this powerful episode of Everything Counts, Jamie sits down with Mohammed Ali Ayad — a tradie turned tech founder whose unstoppable energy, discipline, and conviction have transformed a simple on-site frustration into one of Australia’s most exciting construction-tech startups, I Deliver.Mo opens up about his chaotic beginnings, getting fired from factory jobs, discovering his hidden talents on-site, and eventually building a thriving construction business before risking it all to chase a vision far bigger than himself. From selling his home to fund the dream, to maintaining discipline through faith, to navigating the brutal early years of startup life — Mo’s story is raw, real, and ridiculously inspiring.You’ll hear about:How naivety, energy, and blind action became Mo’s greatest superpowersThe moment he realised construction needed an “Uber Eats for materials”The sacrifices he made — financially, personally, emotionally — to build I DeliverHis deep reflections on discipline, faith, legacy, and staying groundedThe mindset required to push through failure, fear, and uncertaintyWhy doing the things you don’t want to do is the real key to successThis episode is fuel for anyone who feels stuck, wants more from life, or needs a reminder that massive dreams require massive discipline.Because in business, in fatherhood, in personal growth — everything counts.