Builders

In this episode, I sit down with Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast.AI and Traction, a renowned speaker, and the author of "From Grassroots to Greatness." We dive deep into the power of community, bootstrapping a company to eight figures, and the art of building something meaningful from scratch.🎥 Watch to learn:- The importance of community in today's age of AI- How Lloyed built Boast.AI from scratch using no-code tools- The mindset of a successful entrepreneur- Lessons from startup failures- Insights on balancing family and entrepreneurshipTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:05 Bootstrapping to 8 figures with 30 employees1:06 The role of community and collaboration in startups2:59 Lloyed's personal story: From Kuwait to entrepreneurship5:05 The importance of community in times of crisis10:23 Building a startup ecosystem from the ground up16:00 The philosophy of luck and hard work in entrepreneurship20:55 Early sales jobs and lessons learned28:50 The concept of "Spin Selling" and how it applies to product management35:12 Bootstrapping with no code: Building Boast.AI's first product44:00 Validation and product-market fit: Key takeaways for founders52:32 Starting Traction community & the role of media in building community1:09:00 Product market fit vs. Product channel fit1:17:45 Creating a meaningful conference with no budget1:26:00 How Lloyed’s community-driven approach built credibility for Boast.AI1:33:35 Balancing entrepreneurship and personal life1:39:00 The impact of having a supportive partner1:47:33 Lloyed’s thoughts on the power of community and movementsGiveaway Alert! We're giving away 10 copies of Lloyed's book, "From Grassroots to Greatness"! To enter the giveaway, register for our newsletter https://mahmoudkhodor.com/

In this episode, I sit down with Khaled, a Forbes-listed tech CEO and royal advisor, whose incredible journey took him from humble beginnings as a village kid in Africa to becoming a globally recognized thought leader. With over 25 international awards in innovation, technology, and business, Khaled shares his insights on problem-solving, scaling businesses, and leadership. We dive deep into his personal story, starting at age 10 when he created his first software, all the way to advising Fortune 500 companies and governments around the world.Khaled's linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalidmachchate/Highlights:[0:06] Solving problems as a founder[0:18] Khaled’s rise from a small town in Morocco to a Forbes-listed CEO[3:52] Building his first software at age 10[9:08] The importance of persistence and learning from failure[27:31] How to build and validate a blended learning platform[41:58] Innovating deep-tech solutions for life-saving products[1:01:52] The role of neurodivergence in creativity and leadershipMake sure to follow Khaled on LinkedIn for more insights into leadership and innovation.☕ Sponsor:Tonic Grind is more than just coffee; it’s where art, lifestyle, and premium coffee beans intersect. Check them out on Instagram for sustainably sourced beans and top-notch brews!Subscribe to my newsletter for more interviews with industry leaders and practical advice for product managers and founders: https://mahmoudkhodor.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Roger Martin, renowned strategist, author of 13 books, and former Dean of Rotman School of Management. Roger is here to talk about strategy like you've never heard before. We cover the myths of KPIs, why strategy isn’t just a plan, and how business schools might be getting it all wrong. Stick around for practical insights that can help you implement a winning strategy today. Plus, we’re giving away 20 copies of Roger’s book "Playing to Win"! Don’t miss out—details at the end of the episode.Key topics we discuss:- Why 10% of S&P 500 CEOs come from Procter & Gamble- The truth about KPIs and why they aren’t a strategy- How to craft a winning strategy using Roger's 5-question framework- Business strategy vs. military strategy: the big difference- How to integrate your long-term and short-term goals effectively- What makes Roger Martin’s approach to strategy controversial in business schoolsTimestamps:0:00 – Welcome to Dubai, Roger’s first impressions1:10 – Why Procter & Gamble produces 10% of S&P 500 CEOs4:45 – The secret behind P&G's strategic discipline5:54 – What is strategy? Roger Martin’s definition10:07 – Why traditional business school teachings are failing students15:05 – Common misconceptions about strategy and KPIs25:30 – How to develop a winning strategy: Roger’s practical guide32:00 – The difference between strategy and a product roadmap37:45 – Why OKRs and KPIs are not a strategy45:00 – Real-world examples of effective strategies52:00 – Military strategy vs. business strategy54:15 – How Roger led Rotman to become a global leader in research and teaching1:09:40 – Roger’s thoughts on integrative thinking and why it matters in business1:19:15 – Roger’s journey as a writer and why writing is key to strategic thinking1:22:00 – Giveaway details for "Playing to Win" bookRoger L Martin Website : https://rogerlmartin.com/Roger L Martin Medium page https://rogermartin.medium.com/Newsletter: https://mahmoudkhodor.com/