CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadership US Mobile Founder & CEO Ahmed Khattak
Jun 10, 2025
31:01
In this episode, Clint sits down with Ahmed Khattak, the founder and CEO of U.S. Mobile, to discuss his incredible journey from Pakistan to leading one of the most innovative wireless connectivity platforms in the U.S.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - Ahmed's background and inspiration for U.S. Mobile
02:11 - Challenges of getting a cell phone as an immigrant
03:16 - The role of immigrants in the wireless connectivity space
04:07 - How U.S. Mobile operates on top of major U.S. networks
06:38 - Funding and growth journey of U.S. Mobile
09:18 - Customer base and global reach
12:22 - Marketing strategies and the power of Reddit
16:20 - Integrating AI into U.S. Mobile
19:06 - A day in the life of Ahmed Khattak
21:10 - Building a business in the U.S. and New York
23:02 - Reading recommendations and the importance of history
25:34 - Leadership lessons as a CEO
28:29 - The importance of giving and receiving chances
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - Ahmed's background and inspiration for U.S. Mobile
02:11 - Challenges of getting a cell phone as an immigrant
03:16 - The role of immigrants in the wireless connectivity space
04:07 - How U.S. Mobile operates on top of major U.S. networks
06:38 - Funding and growth journey of U.S. Mobile
09:18 - Customer base and global reach
12:22 - Marketing strategies and the power of Reddit
16:20 - Integrating AI into U.S. Mobile
19:06 - A day in the life of Ahmed Khattak
21:10 - Building a business in the U.S. and New York
23:02 - Reading recommendations and the importance of history
25:34 - Leadership lessons as a CEO
28:29 - The importance of giving and receiving chances