Thought Behind Things

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In tonight’s conversation with our special guest, Haroon Yasin. What has his early life been like? What is his educational background? How it all started? What was the thought behind starting Taleemabad? What were some challenges and experiences they faced?  How did it all begin? Where can we watch this content now? Explaining the Taleemabad App? Why did they introduce the aggregator? Are they working on distance learning programs? What type of schools are there? How does standardization work? The procedure to open a school & branding guidelines? Can Taleemebad grow to be a brand that pulls you in? Education franchising in Pakistan? What funding have they gotten? What prevented him from raising venture capital? What was it like to meet the Queen? How does he envision Pakistan in 2050? Catch this and so much more in tonight’s episode. Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan   Haroon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haroon-yasin-632b54158/?originalSubdomain=pk Taleemabad’s website: https://taleemabad.com/news/ One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support   You can also audio stream our podcast on the following platforms:  • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F    • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd     • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI 

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings  In tonight’s conversation with our special guest, Dr. Uzair Luqman. What was his early life and education like? What happened post graduation & why did Uzair want to become a dentist? What are some of his experiences? How does one choose which patient to save and how does it affect them? What type of training are they given? The benchmark of good vs. bad doctors in Pakistan? How did he become an oral maxillofacial surgeon? What was Germany like? What does an oral maxillofacial surgeon do? What happened to me? During the procedure, where did the doctor struggle? What were the pre and post-surgery complications? What were the potential risks? Was I a difficult patient? What are the most prevalent illnesses and how can we prevent them? What do I appreciate from all of this? How does he envision Pakistan of 2050? Catch this and so much more in tonight’s episode. Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Uzair’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uzairluqman/?igshid=MTA0ZTI1NzA%3D One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support You can also audio stream our podcast on the following platforms: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In tonight’s conversation with our special guest, Sunny Ali. What has his early life and journey been like? When and why did he start e-commerce? Which markets was he operating in, what was the model they were using back then and how did he expand it? How did he fail his way to success? Where was his family? How did he battle depression? What formula worked for him and led to his success? Why did he bring e-commerce to Pakistan and how did it go from there? How is Extreme Commerce different from Amazon? How to earn money without Amazon? What are the training programs like and what do they entail? Initially, what was the cost and process of the courses? Virtual boot camp - Why, When & How? Where is Extreme Commerce at the moment? How to start this journey? Why trust Sunny Ali? Consumer protection & what is Extreme Commerce doing for it? Why is there so much cult behavior? Why ban people? Are the market leaders working together? The ecosystem & why can’t we see enough collaborations? Are they doing the right thing? Can the industry be regulated by the government? What is Extreme Commerce college & what was the thought behind it? Why isn’t he connecting people to the industry? How does he envision the Pakistan in 2050? Catch this and so much more in tonight’s episode. Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Sunny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunny1ali/ Sunny’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-ali-02047618/ One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support You can also audio stream our podcast on the following platforms: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In tonight’s conversation with our special guest, Syed Muzamil Hasan Zaidi. How does Muzamil feel about being the guest? What was his life growing up? The thought behind Lolz Studios & how it went? How did the Paris attack video affect him? How did he handle the subsequent depression? How did he end up in Teradata? When did he pursue the Media, and how did he build on it? Why did the Prime Minister meetup occur? What transpired during the Covid worldwide crisis? During his time away from social media, what else did he do? Why does he always keep "Value" in mind? What’s the thought behind TBT? How does Muzamil feel about “Thought Behind Things”? What impact has TBT created? Is TBT shutting down? Why did he not choose to work in data? Why are his beliefs now in doubt? How does he envision the Pakistan of 2050? His predictions, and what should be done? Catch this and so much more in tonight’s episode. Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan   Usra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/  One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings  In tonight’s conversation with our special guest, Syed Ali Zia Jaffery. What was his journey like? What was his first job like, and how did his career progress? How was his experience with Meningitis? What’s really happening in Europe? Repercussions, Globalization & what we need to realize? Will the Russia-Ukraine war affect us? Why are we even in this situation? Where is Pakistan standing right now? Why don’t we take oil and gas from Russia? The importance of having good relations? Pakistan-US relations? Where are we headed from here? How did the Indians cope with it back then? Understanding India-Pakistan relations, & what should be done? What is the main source of conflict between Pakistan and India? Is this a war game? Catch this and so much more in tonight’s episode.  Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan   Ali’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/syedalizia1992?s=11&t=JEd0Er913H0wKkZ8tzb5RA One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support   You can also audio stream our podcast on the following platforms:  • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F    • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd     • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings  In tonight’s conversation with our special guest, Haseeb Awan. How did he decide on his profession? What has his journey been like? How committed were they to finding solutions back then? Did they anticipate it would be so successful back then? What was his early life like? How does he feel about his growth? What was his experience in Y Combinator like? What happened after? Why did he start EFANI? How do SIM swaps work? What does the company do? Services, Security protocols & USP? Does he plan on exploring other niches? Can we really protect our data? Implications of cybersecurity? Is Web 3.0 a gamechanger? Does the current model depict wealth generation, and how to distribute it? Can currencies die? Why are we excluded from Paypal and other things? Should Pakistan even be concentrating on cryptocurrency right now? How does he envision the Pakistan of 2050? Catch this and much more in tonight’s episode.   Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way!  Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan   Haseeb’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/haseeb Haseeb’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haseebawan/ One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support   You can also audio stream our podcast on the following platforms:  • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F    • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd     • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI 

Talha Khan and Hasan Anwer discuss their career paths, from working in China and the UK to founding Pakistan Environmental Trust. They delve into climate finance, zero emissions, rewilding Pakistan, and the country's green energy potential, aiming to make a significant impact in sustainability and economic growth.

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings  In tonight’s conversation with our special guests. Anoushey Ashraf and Rafae Dossal. What is Waggles, and why was it started? What do they do, & how are they different? How has the brand evolved? What has Rafae’s journey been like? Why does your pet require this? Are the ingredients supplied locally? Why does Anoushey like pets? Animal rights, and what needs to be done? Pricing, and the cost breakdown? How did Anoushey come across Waggles, and why does she use it? What is the company's strategy going forward? How long does it stay fresh? The fish tank, & what it’s like to keep fish in Pakistan? How do they plan to compete on the global stage? How does Rafae see the Pakistan of 2050? How does Anoushey envision the Pakistan of 2050? Catch this and much more in tonight’s episode.  Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way!  Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan   Anoushey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anousheyashraf/ Rafae’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rafaedossal/ Waggles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wagglespetfood/ One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings  In tonight’s conversation with our special guests, Akram Ali, Badar Khushnood, and Yang Gu. What has Yang’s Journey been like? How did OPPO become one of Pakistan’s leading brands? What is their target market? What’s upcoming at OPPO, and will Pakistan get to see it? Where is our software industry at? What has Akram Ali’s Journey been like? Pro Pakistani and how it’s going? When to expect 5G? Why haven’t we been able to get 5G until now? What is OPPO doing in terms of 5G? What is OPPO doing in terms of 5G? Is there potential for 5G in Pakistan? Which countries have 5G and how’s it going? What are some used cases? The importance of having the right technology at the right time? Can 5G change the future of jobs in Pakistan? What needs to be done? How does Yang envision the Pakistan 0f 2050? How does Akram see Pakistan 30 years from now? In Badar's opinion, What should be done? Catch this and a-lot of other interesting insights in tonight’s episode. Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings   • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan   Akram Ali's Instagram: https://instagram.com/akramali1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Akram Ali's Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/akramalipropk?_rdc=1&_rdr Badar Khushnood's Instagram: https://instagram.com/badar76?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Badar Khushnood's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badar76 OPPO’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oppopakistan/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D OPPO’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPakistan/ One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000 Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In tonight’s conversation with the Co-Founder of Qist Bazaar, Mr. Arif Lakhani. Diving right into Arif’s different nodes of work? How does Arif manage everything? How much one can earn through film and drama production? How has he ended up on the production side with Hareem Farooq? What is the process of producing a drama in Pakistan? Has Arif focused on the Video on Demand-side? How can we pitch any series to Netflix? How Arif’s journey has been with Qist Bazaar? What is Qist Bazaar? How transparent and Shariah-compliant are their processes? How is Qist Bazaar tackling the loan sharks scare among the masses? If someone loses their job, what are the payment terms at Qist Bazaar? Will we ever see data collaboration in partnerships in Pakistan? Tune in to know more about Grameen Bank, Arif’s educational background, and how Arif envisions Pakistan of 2050! Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Arif’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariflakhani One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support