Today's guest on The Minotaur's Maze podcast is Dr Saqib Qureshi who is the founder & CEO of Building Capital Inc which is one of Canada’s largest developers of student housing, having developed more than $100M of real estate.
More recently he has founded an angel investment firm with investments in multiple sectors and continents. Prior to this, he worked at HSBC Investment Bank, McKinsey & Co and the Dubai government.
He has also authored 3 books, the most recent of which is called Being Muslim Today. He is a fellow at the London School of Economics & completed his PhD in International Relations and Epistemology.
Dr. Saqib Qureshi discusses his biggest Minotaur fear of having children who do not have a father growing up , the importance of self-belief, and the challenges faced by the younger generation.
He emphasises the need for Muslims to be seen as peaceful and not grow up on the defensive. He also talks about the importance of being thrown into the deep end and pushing boundaries to foster growth and self-confidence.
Dr. Qureshi shares his experiences in the corporate world and entrepreneurship, as well as the inspiration behind his books. The conversation explores the integration of Western and Muslim thinking, the trust deficit within the Muslim community, and the need for a shift in mindset towards community-oriented business practices.
He emphasises the interconnectedness of Western and Muslim thought throughout history and the need to bridge the gap between the two. He also discusses the lack of trust and willingness to help within the Muslim community, highlighting the importance of changing this mindset.
The conversation concludes with a message of self-respect, living life to the fullest, and Dr Saqib''s upcoming projects.
Takeaways:
- The fear of not being there for one's children can drive a person to prioritise their health and well-being.
- Self-belief and a bloody-minded mindset are crucial for success and overcoming self-doubt.
- Muslims should not grow up on the defensive and should be seen as peaceful, not violent.
- Being thrown into the deep end and pushing boundaries fosters growth and self-confidence.
- The corporate world may not provide as many opportunities for growth as entrepreneurship.
- Dr. Qureshi's books aim to provide inspiration and challenge conventional thinking. There is an integration of Western and Muslim thinking throughout history, and it is impossible to separate the two.
- The Muslim community has a trust deficit and a lack of willingness to help each other, which needs to be addressed.
- Business practices within the Muslim community should be more community-oriented rather than cutthroat.
- Individuals should respect and value their own lives, live authentically, and not worry about the opinions of others.
- Dr Saqib is working on a book launch and projects related to debt-free real estate investing.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - The Fear of Not Being There For Children
06:42 - Muslims Should Not Grow Up on the Defensive
16:34 - From the Corporate World to Entrepreneurship
33:41 - Addressing the Trust Deficit within the Muslim Community
49:52 - Respecting and Living Life to the Fullest What were some of your best takeaways?
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You can find out more about Saqib Qureshi by connecting in the following way:
https://www.saqibqureshi.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saqib-qureshi
To order his new book Being Muslim today please visit:
https://www.saqibqureshi.com/books/being-muslim-today
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