Millennials are emerging as the force that is creating a big disruption in the professional world. It’s no wonder that more and more products are targeting this demographic that is often described as apathetic, disinterested, tuned out, and selfish.Feras Jalbout is the CEO and founder of “Baraka” commission-free investment app for millennials across MENA which empowers next-gen investors through a community-driven approach to investing.Tune in to learn more about:- How to start a business from an idea in just 3 months- How to achieve a big network of investors- What is the difference between the creator and investing in other’s creationsEnjoy! #TheChangeOfficerHost: Vuk ZlatarovGuest: Feras JalboutProduction company: PoddsterStart your own podcast! Book a free consultation at https://poddster.com/ Follow our guest on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feras-jalbout-252b0942/Check baraka on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getbaraka/LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙 SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/SC_TheChangeOfficer Apple Podcast - http://bit.ly/Apple_TheChangeOfficer Google - http://bit.ly/Google_TheChangeOfficer Spotify - http://bit.ly/Spotify_TheChangeOfficer CONNECT WITH US:Website - https://www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcastFacebook - https://web.facebook.com/TheChangeOfficerTwitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Highlights00:39 - Intro00:53 - How did Feras decided to switch gears and start on his own05:08 - Difference between creator and investing in other’s creations?10:06 - How baraka works12:53 - Where lies the real opportunity in the MENA market15:22 - Is it difficult to build a commission-free model16:53 - How to go from idea to realization of that idea20:03 - Playbook for raising funds27:41 - Employment plan28:08 - Problems that baraka is facing now32:15 - Future of baraka32:47 - Feras's life journey36:16 - How did higher education impact Feras's life38:36 - What had the biggest impact on Feras40:03 - Advice that influenced Feras the most42:47 - Failure that set Feras for a later success46:30 - Feras's personal and business principles48:54 - What would Feras change in the Middle East if he could50:01 - This or that questions52:37 - Outro