#387 Igniting Entrepreneurial Passion: Lessons from Mohammad Bahareth on Resilience and Innovation

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we have the pleasure of hosting Mohammad Bahareth, an award-winning business consultant and entrepreneur from Saudi Arabia. Mohammad shares his personal journey, including his challenges with dyslexia and ADHD, and how they shaped his path to becoming a successful entrepreneur. His story is one of resilience, passion, and continuous learning, with valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs across the MENA region and beyond.

Mohammad discusses his early work experiences, starting in the hospitality industry, before venturing into various fields, including public relations and eventually entrepreneurship. His diverse career path has helped him accumulate a wealth of knowledge, which he now uses to advise and support other entrepreneurs. A key theme throughout the episode is Mohammad’s belief in lifelong learning and the importance of adapting to new opportunities, even in the face of obstacles.

Mohammad talks about the value of structure in setting and achieving goals, highlighting his own framework, the “Goal Model Canvas,” which helps individuals break down their annual, monthly, and weekly goals to stay on track. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity, passion, and problem-solving in entrepreneurship, offering practical advice for anyone looking to carve out a successful path in business.

The episode also explores Mohammad’s views on technology and innovation, particularly his insights on e-learning and the future of education in the MENA region. He expresses the need for more tailored approaches to innovation in education technology, and his frustration with the “copy-paste” syndrome, where successful models from other markets are simply replicated without adapting them to the region’s unique needs.

Mohammad closes the conversation by encouraging entrepreneurs to focus on passion rather than money, advising them to solve real problems, do thorough research, and build strong teams.

More about Mohammad:

Mohammad Bahareth was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, he encountered a significant

challenge early on – dyslexia. Despite facing skepticism from teachers and doctors who

doubted my potential, he embarked on a remarkable journey of overcoming adversity. His

childhood was marked by a determination to prove that miracles could happen, starting at the

age of 11 when he defied expectations, excelling in school and earning a memorable reward – a

trip to NASA. This experience ignited the spark for my uncharted odyssey.

Bahareth’s passion extends to authoring over 50 books in two languages, including the globally

acclaimed Sherlock Holmes 2012 series. Through his literary pursuits and articles in Inc. Arabia,

he delves into entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation, bridging the gap between theory

and practice.

As a fervent advocate for dyslexia awareness, he shares his personal journey to inspire and

educate, championing neurodiversity as a catalyst for innovation. His efforts have been

recognized by Forbes Middle East, the Wagensberg Award, the Jeddah Award, and the Prestige

Awards, affirming my impact in both business and literary fields.

Media Presence and Publicity: 

Websites: MohammadBahareth.com 

Social Handles: 

twitter.com/mbahareth 

facebook.com/mbahareth 

instagram.com/mbahareth 

tiktook.com/@mbahareth 

snapchat.com/add/mbahareth 

https://www.youtube.com/@mbahareth 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammadbahareth/ 

https://t.me/mohammadbahareth