Youth ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION in the UAE | Mohd. Mukhtar: Co-founder - Unipreneur

In this episode, Mukhtar, the co-founder of Unipreneur, talks about the amazing efforts made by Unipreneur to foster a culture of entrepreneurship & innovation in the UAE.Mukhtar also shares valuable insights on finance, saving money, and choosing good friends. He emphasizes the need to avoid excessive spending and not to spend beyond one's means. Mukhtar highlights the negative influence of the "more is never enough" mindset perpetuated by influencers and media, urging listeners to focus on making good, ethical money rather than seeking quick riches.Mukhtar also discusses the role of friends and family in his personal and professional life. He credits his friends for teaching him patience, wisdom, and the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences. He also acknowledges the impact of his father's business ethics and his mother's business sense, shaping his approach to entrepreneurship.Furthermore, Mukhtar shares his role models in business, including his father, UAE leaders like His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and historical figures such as Khadijah, the wife of Prophet Muhammad. He highlights the importance of ethics, transparency, and hard work in business, drawing inspiration from these role models.Throughout the episode, Mukhtar emphasizes the value of frugal spending, wise financial decisions, and the significance of halal (ethical) earning money. He encourages listeners to prioritize value and quality in their products and services and always provide more than expected.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Trailer

00:44 - Intro

03:22 - The status quo

05:33 - Unipreneur

09:34 - Friendship

14:22- Finance

17:44 - Controversial Gen Z take

19:16 - Prevalence of get-rich-quick schemes

21:07 - Forbes 30 u 30

22:37 - Inspirations

26:41 - Off-topic, off-theme, wild tangent