From Startups to Impact: Fouad Jeryes on Building Brands, Scaling SaaS & Owning Your Story

In this episode of Reimagining You, we sit down with Fouad Jeryes, the co-founder of Maqsam and a powerhouse in MENA’s tech startup scene. From launching Jordan’s first accelerator to building cloud-based tools used across the region, Fouad’s journey is more than a startup success—it’s a blueprint for lasting impact.We explore: • How Fouad navigated early investor skepticism • What it takes to lead with authenticity, vulnerability, and ambition • Lessons from turning a side hustle band into 170 live shows • Why personal branding starts where your resume ends • How to scale without losing your soul—and why it’s okay not to take your company the whole way🔔 Whether you’re a founder post-exit, a leader building visibility, or just curious about how influence is built in the real world—this episode is packed with truth, tools, and bold insights.Key Timestamps02:41 – From band life to building startups06:13 – First hustle: selling pirated CDs09:48 – Build credibility before you leap15:05 – The mentor who changed everything17:15 – Investor pushback and the breakthrough20:06 – Leading with vulnerability27:06 – Why personal branding matters41:11 – Scaling without losing yourself46:51 – Final advice: stay real, stay learningFREE MASTERCLASS: https://reimaginingyou.me/event/#watc...🎯 Let’s Stay Connected 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes: @dreliedaher 📘 Download Your gift : a Free ebook ( Choose one and DM me personally- My gift to you): https://learn.reimaginingyou.me/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast platform through https://podeo.co/podcasts/id/21612👤 Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dreliedaher Hit play to learn how to reimagine success—on your terms. #Maqsam #FouadJeryes #StartupJourney #PersonalBranding #MiddleEastTech #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #ReimaginingYou