EP 003// My journey as an entrepreneur Feat. Syed Abdul Rafey
Episode description
On this episode of the "LET'S WALK" podcast we have Syed Abdul Rafey, the co-founder @Surreal.Co and founder @Surreal Clothing. He shares how he started his freelancing at the age of 16, working for a company part-time and then starting his own company. We also discuss about how he's changing the corporate culture, setting an example and much more!
Timestamps
(00:00) - Intro
(00:32) - How we met?
(01:11) - Rapid Fire
(04:11) - Most Controversial Question?
(04:56) - Starting freelancing and birth of clothing company
(10:09) - The birth of Surreal.Co
(11:27) - Naming Surreal.Co
(13:37) - Getting pressed with legal charges
(19:20) - Why the clothing company had to be shut down?
(19:58) - Current Projects and Surreal Academy
(27:03) - Buying a bike at 19 30:02 - Expanding into different countries
(35:16) - Physical Offices liability or an asset? 38:38 - Saudi Return Struggles and unconventional route
(44:53) - Removing digital footprint from YT 52:26 - Cat Love and being a cat parent
(54:26) - Relationships 59:47 - Business adaptations to Covid-19
(01:05:00) - Why charge money for Surreal Academy?
(01:15:00) - Qualities to look for while hiring
(01:22:22) - Dealing with the 'experience hai?' stereotype
(01:24:21) - Advice for passion projects
(01:26:42) - Something for the kids!
Rafey
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