Mariam Nusrat is a former World Bank economist who shares how she transitioned to founding a no-code game development platform. Mariam's background will bring up her struggles, resilience, and how she utilized her skills in economics to succeed in the tech startup world.

• Mariam Nusrat:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamnusrat/
• Efrem Epstein:https://www.linkedin.com/in/efremepstein/
• Teeg Stouffer:https://www.linkedin.com/in/teegstouffer/
• The World Bank:https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/home
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

00:44 Early Career and World Bank Experience

03:48 Facing Setbacks and Building Resilience

14:05 Entrepreneurial Journey and Risk-Taking

17:32 Evidence-Based Decision Making

20:11 Path to Profitability

20:49 Optimistic Delusion of Entrepreneurs

21:37 Importance of Complementary Skills

24:08 Building a Diverse Team

25:00 Breaking into the Gaming Industry

27:47 Curiosity and Innovation

29:34 Minimum Viable Community

31:29 Transition from World Bank to Tech Startup

33:31 Support Systems and Financial Literacy

35:46 Final Thoughts and Inspiration