From MBA school → startup grind → Friday Ventures.In this episode, Arshan Ahmad breaks down his journey and how being visibly Muslim shaped the way he leads, builds, and invests.

Welcome to WaZu Capital Partners – Building Wealth Through Smart Real EstateIn this video, we dive deep into WaZu Capital Partners: who they are, what they do, and why they’re turning heads in the real estate investment world.🏡 What is WaZu Capital Partners?WaZu Capital Partners is a U.S.–based real estate development and investment firm focusing on:🏠 Land acquisitions and development of single-family and multifamily homes.🏢 Townhomes, hospitality properties, senior‐living communities, and retail developments.Large-scale, mixed-use real estate projects that create long-term value and opportunities for investors. 👤 Meet the LeadershipZulikha Hussain (“Lady Z”) — Co-Founder & President: 25+ years in real estate, with in-depth experience in commercial land acquisition, multi-use development, light industrial, multifamily, hotels, and more. Mohammad Hussain — Founder & CEO: 15+ years in real estate + 30+ years in technology/network development — bridging real estate with modern technology to build smarter, future-ready properties. 🌟 Why WaZu Capital MattersWaZu doesn’t just build houses — it aims to craft thoughtfully designed communities and mixed-use developments that address housing needs, create growth potential, and offer investors an opportunity to build long-term wealth. Their model brings together seasoned real-estate experience and a forward-looking approach to development.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. IQ to unpack his journey from Pakistan to becoming one of DFW’s rising dental leaders. He shares how he and his brothers built their path in the dental world, the mindset behind their success, and what it takes to grow a thriving practice today.If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, immigrant stories, or the business of dentistry, this one’s for you.

In Episode 22, we sit down with Rheem Hammouda — entrepreneur, world-traveler, mother, and someone who’s lived more lifetimes than most of us combined. Her story moves from Egypt to Chicago to Dubai, through a divorce that reshaped everything, to a career at IBM, and ultimately to a path of healing that came from the most unexpected place.

Rheem opens up about rediscovering herself after 15 years in corporate America, raising her son across continents, navigating faith with confidence, and the moment her health forced her to rethink everything she knew. What she found next — and how it transformed her life — even shocked her son… and apparently, Bill Gates.

This episode is about resilience, identity, health, and the kind of barakah that shows up when you stop counting and start trusting.

If you’re someone rebuilding, redefining, or reconnecting, this one will hit home.

Robhy joins us to share how his Palestinian identity shaped his journey from idea to impact — culminating in a win at TechCrunch’s global startup competition. We talk about the drive, resilience, and purpose that fueled his success, and what it means to represent Palestine on one of the world’s biggest stages for early-stage founders.

🔥 In this episode of “Caravan” we sit down with Mustafa Ammar — a true career chameleon and high-achiever.
Mustafa has lived several lives in one, starting as a pharmacist, then moving into diplomacy (yes — working in China, Malawi and at the UN), and ultimately bringing over $1.1 billion in infrastructure finance to the Middle East as an investment specialist at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Mustafa Ammar
Today he’s the founder & CEO of The Passion MBA and author of Time To Move On, helping professionals redesign their careers and build businesses that reflect their purpose. Mustafa Ammar

🎙️ What we dive into:

• How Mustafa pulled off rapid, dramatic career shifts without sacrificing excellence.

• The mindset and habits that allowed him to pivot—from pharmacy, to diplomacy, to investment banking, to entrepreneurship.

• Why playing the “specialist vs generalist” game is overrated (and how Mustafa argues we all have more in us than we realise). Mustafa Ammar

• Real talk: the fears and messiness behind transitions, and how to still show up and perform at a high level.

• Concrete take-aways for you: whether you’re thinking of switching fields, upgrading your career, or launching something entirely new.

🔔 Tune in if you’re ready to leave behind “job = lifetime” thinking, embrace change with intention, and elevate the standards of how you show up—no matter your stage.

👇 Found on the web:
Mustafa’s website: mustafaammar.com/about

In this episode, we sit down with Senan Khawaja — Stanford alum, global citizen, and founder of the EdTech startup Kollegio — to unpack his journey, his mission, and what’s next for education.👤 About Senan Khawaja:Senan graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Econometrics, Quantitative Economics, and International Development. He founded Kollegio to tackle the glaring inequity in college-counseling access — using technology to bring high-quality guidance to students worldwide.🔔 Why you should listen:Whether you’re a student navigating your path, an educator curious about the intersection of AI and learning, or an entrepreneur building in the impact space — this conversation provides insight into creating something with both purpose and scale.Connect with Senan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senankhawaja/Kollegio: kollegio.ai

What started as one too many late-night DMs to wedding vendors turned into LemonJuice, a digital home for South Asian event creatives. Founder Rafat Niger joins us to talk about her journey from Google to grassroots entrepreneurship—how she’s bridging culture, tech, and storytelling to make finding local talent effortless. This one’s about turning community energy into a scalable product.

Hakim went from a quiet Florida town to the fast-paced world of tech startups — and made it count. In this conversation, he shares the journey behind founding Rollfi, the lessons from scaling it, and what it feels like when the dream becomes reality with an acquisition. Perfect for anyone building from the ground up and wondering what it takes to make it out and make it big.

In this episode of The Caravan Podcast, we sit down with Shastri Mahadeo, Venture Partner at Friday Ventures.Shastri shares his remarkable journey — from growing up non-Muslim, to embracing Islam, and carving out a career as a successful investor. His story highlights how taking an untraditional path can still lead to the best outcomes, both personally and professionally.👉 Subscribe to The Caravan for more conversations with founders, investors, and builders shaping the future.