He left the USA for a better future in Pakistan - Nabeel Akhtar

Build your digital product with us: ⁠⁠geeksofkolachi.com⁠ Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Nabeel Akhtar, Founder and CEO of Techwards. Nabeel’s journey is nothing short of inspiring – from earning a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship and interning at Google to leaving the USA and making a significant impact on Pakistan’s tech industry. 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring tech stories and insights! ___________________________________ 00:00 Highlights 01:15 Intro 02:39 His educational background 06:58 LUMS & the challenges of loneliness 08:15 How did he get a Fulbright scholarship? 10:20 His journey to the USA 13:05 His experience working with Google 14:35 Why he left the USA 17:00 Restarting his tech journey in Pakistan 21:53 What it takes to build a great product 22:47 Level 5 Leadership 23:52 His experience at Elastica 28:10 The importance of having mentors 28:45 Discovering the purpose of life 30:45 Building a purpose-driven company 39:41 Leading a Jumma prayer in Silicon Valley 44:53 The benefits of traveling 46:10 Techwards Mission 01:02:36 Why did he choose to live in Pakistan despite global opportunities 01:05:17 Closing ___________________________________ Key Takeaways: 📋 Nabeel Akhtar's educational journey and earning a Fulbright Scholarship. Insights from his Google internship and decision to return to Pakistan. Restarting his tech career in Pakistan and founding Techwards. The importance of Level 5 Leadership and building a purpose-driven company. The value of mentors and his experiences at Elastica. Leading a Jumma prayer in Silicon Valley and the benefits of traveling. ___________________________________ Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! 👍 We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. 💬 Who do you want us to talk to next, and what topics would you like us to cover in our upcoming podcasts? Let us know! 🗣️ Stay tuned for more insightful conversations and stories from leading tech innovators. 🌟 Thank you for listening to The Kolachi Cast! 🎧 ___________________________________ For inquiries and collaborations, reach us at [email protected]