In this episode, I interview Aleksandras, a product owner at Oxylabs, discussing the evolution of web data gathering, the importance of ethical scraping, and the role of AI in enhancing scraping processes. We explore Oxylabs' growth from a small startup to a significant player in the web scraping industry, emphasizing on customer feedback and innovation. The discussion also covers the challenges of scaling, legal considerations, and the future of data collection with AI-driven solutions like...

In this episode, Erim Kaur and I delve into her incredible journey from working at a nightclub to starting her very own 7-figure Luxury Hair & Beardcare brand, ByErim. She won the Middle East Beauty Influencer of the Year for 2023 with over 650k followers across socials. She is also a spokesperson for Pandora, Kiss Nails, Debenhams, Sky TV, and many other reputable major brands. She was also featured in several prominent articles, such as the Sun UK and Cosmopolitan Middle East, making...

In this episode, Matthieu Schon and I delve into his incredible journey from moving to Dubai from Luxembourg at a young age to starting his very own Online Luxury Market as his side project and building his Video Editing Agency from Scratch while landing major clients such as foodgod, bigmoeinc, albertofranchesci, samstailor, and many more!   As the episode wraps up, Matthieu and I engage in a rapid-fire segment, revealing many insider secrets and pro tips. So, don't miss out—stay with us...

In this episode, Stephanie Farah and I delve into her incredible journey from a growing music career to starting her very own 7-Figure PR business in Dubai from Scratch and landing major clients such as Dnata, Ferrari Middle East, JW Marriott Marquis, and many more!   Additionally, Stephanie shares some incredible moments from her story, including how she worked with the Royal Sheikh family in Dubai, flourished in her music career singing with some of the biggest artists & DJs, and her...

In this episode, Big Moe and I delve into his incredible journey of growing his own 7-Figure Luxury Watch Business and building his own team from scratch.   Additionally, Big Moe shares his incredible story about how he sourced a Rolex for one of the biggest Watch YouTubers Nico Leonard. Make sure to stick to the very end to hear the complete story of how this happened and how perseverance always wins.   Additionally, we also talk about: How is Big Moe different from other Luxury Watch...

In this episode, Barber Mo and I delve into his incredible journey of launching his own Men's Grooming Business - Skills by Mo in Dubai. The journey wasn't easy as this is a true rags-to-riches story amidst all the challenges and criticism that he had to face in growing a successful men's grooming business.   As we wrap up the episode, Barber Mo shares his incredible story about how he styled hair for Will Smith and Diego Maradona so make sure to stick till the very end to hear how it came...

In this episode, Jay Rathod and I take a trip down memory lane with us as we reminisce about the initial launch of the PAPAFAM, and how we planned it ALL in a Google Doc. We peel back the layers to reveal the compelling story of the PAPAFAM, delving into all the highs and lows that have shaped the PAPAFAM into a 6 Figure thriving business! We also delve deep into: How we turned an Idea into a 6 Figure Thriving Business with all its ups and downs How we met at the University of Kent and our...

In this episode, Ania Kubow and I delve into her inspiring journey of launching her own coding course amidst challenges and criticism in the predominantly male world of programming. We explore: Her unique experiences working with Free Code Camp The inception and growth of her YouTube Channel The debut and development of her signature Course - Code with Ania The dichotomy of Social Media: its benefits and pitfalls for YouTubers   As we wrap up the episode, Ania and I engage in a lively...

In this episode, Myself, Leon and Jay talk about Leon's journey from an Expelled student to becoming a Doctor of Machine Learning & AI in Cancer Immunology studying at Cambridge, Harvard & MIT along with: How thinking "out of the box" can help you get into well-renowned universities What's it like studying at Cambridge, Harvard & MIT The Effectiveness of AI on Machine Learning How AI tools like ChatGPT can affect our jobs and help us solve complex problems What a day in the...

In this episode, Myself and Jay talk about the biggest wins we have had in the year 2023 as a company, Including: Hitting 200,000 Subscribers on YouTube Partnering with Tech Giants like Microsoft and IBM Buying my First property Buying my First Rolex Launching a new SaaS product Purchasing my First Gold ingots!   + So much more!   We also discuss the challenges along the way and how I'd best recommend climbing over them if I was exposed to the same situation in the present day. The...

In this episode, Myself and Jay discuss the challenges of moving an entire company abroad, from the technical challenges to the emotional ones; From setting up a new company to finding a place to call home again. We break down each encounter, weighing in on the pro’s & con’s between UK and Dubai and my current perspective on which i’d recommend after living here for a considerable time. We try to uncover and explain the pain points a new business owner may experience when moving abroad;...

In this episode, I speak to one of our Diamond Zero to Full Stack Hero members Luke Menton on his amazing journey as a Software Developer based in Ireland. We talked about Luke's interview process where he turned a failed junior interview into a successful internship interview; he then used his soft skills acquired since joining the PAPAFAM and went on to land the job earning £20,000 more than the initial junior base rate. Luke and I discuss the different paths to becoming a developer and...

In this Episode of The Reactive Entrepreneur I sit down and celebrate a huge WIN for the PAPAFAM with Jay Rathod, we hit 100,000+ subscribers on YouTube! We discuss the journey and how we went from less than 1000 subscribers and 0 members in our community to growing a channel past 100,000 and a course with over 500 members inside pushing a revenue of £250,000+ Together we break down the things we learnt along the way, the battles we faced both in the business and personally including the...

In this Episode of The Reactive Entrepreneur I sit down with a good friend of mine Dr Leon Chlon , we share how we first met through our shared love of vlogging in Heathrow Airport, our key moments and adventures in Dubai, and dive all the way into Leon’s life to find out how he was able to go from being a struggling student to finding his inner passion for mathematics and computational physics which lead to him studying at the top institutions & universities around the globe including...

In this episode, I speak to one of our Diamond Zero to Full Stack Hero members Alex Eklund on his amazing journey as a Software Developer/Freelancer based in Thailand. You'll get a breakdown of the pro's & con's of remote working and the unique struggles that are associated with taking the leap to becoming a fully remote developer abroad! Alex and I discuss the different paths to becoming a developer and which might be best suited for a newcomer whether it's a coding bootcamp, community...

In the second episode, I open up about my entire journey and my background, all the obstacles I faced whilst pursuing the life I live now and the struggles along the way! I talk about my experiences from the moment I wrote my first line of code all the way to when I started my first ever company (which failed!). I explain how I moved from job to job, how the corporate world wasn't for me and how my transition to YouTube lead to a huge realisation for me and changed what I actually saw as...

In the first official episode, we discuss the challenges faced with starting a 6-figure business and how two friends were able to remain friends & overcame the obstacles that were thrown their way in the short span of 6 months as they grew the PAPAFAM to 350+ members with over 60,000 YouTube Subscribers! You'll get to meet me, Sonny (The CEO and founder of the PAPAFAM & Zero to Full Stack Hero) and Jay, one of my best friends from back in uni who went on to become a partner /...