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Khaled Abuljebain
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Welcome to Hope It Helps the home of "AHA!" moments.Weekly conversations that turn talk into transformation.Stay tuned your next breakthrough is one episode away.

  1. The Truth About Startups No One Talks About | Peter Thomsen

    1D AGO

    The Truth About Startups No One Talks About | Peter Thomsen

    Peter Thomsen is an entrepreneur, investor, and startup coach helping founders navigate the realities of building and backing startups from both sides of the table. With experience spanning company building, venture dynamics, and storytelling, he brings a sharp, practical lens to what it actually takes to grow a business, make the right calls, and survive the inevitable challenges that come with it. In this episode, we unpack when founders should pivot, we explore first-time founder struggles, how to approach investor relationships, and the difference between building for growth vs. revenue. Last Message: "Life is too short, not to try" 0:00 Intro 3:20 Peter’s background 7:40 When is the right time to pivot? 10:40 Founder/Investor relationship 16:46 When is the right time to bring an investor? 28:41 1st time founder struggles 35:28 Growth vs Revenue business models 42:25 Founders storytelling challenges 54:53 Knowing your value as a founder 1:02:11 Do your research 1:12:07 Getting the right feedback 1:19:55 Behind the hustle podcast 1:27:12 Proud 1:30:45 Last message Follow Peter: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterthomsenx/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterthomsenx/ Website: https://www.thomsenadvisory.com/ Youtube:  @peterthomsenx   Follow Hope It Helps: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-abuljebain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeithelpspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeithelpspod Website: www.hopeithelps.net

    1h 34m
  2. Research Expert: The War on Truth in the Age of AI | Bilal Sabouni

    MAR 23

    Research Expert: The War on Truth in the Age of AI | Bilal Sabouni

    Bilal Sabouni is a research and insights leader & Regional Managing Director at Guidepoint, operating at the intersection of data, expertise, and decision-making in today’s intelligence economy. With a career built around connecting organizations to real-world expertise, he brings a unique perspective on how research is evolving in an age shaped by AI, misinformation, and information overload. In this episode, we explore whether research is an art or a science, why AI still falls short of human judgment, and how to navigate bias, misinformation, and analysis paralysis in a world flooded with data.  0:00 Intro 2:54 Bilal’s background 4:32 Research an art or a science 6:26 AI is still inferior to humans today 8:25 AI & Research / Guidepoint 14:20 Countering data bias in AI 17:11 The social media misinformation war 20:12 How do you select experts to add to the network? 26:35 Becoming experts in a new sector 30:23 What is research? 35:05 What is a futurist? 37:35 Analysis paralysis 41:33 Staying relevant as an expert 44:51 What makes a researcher stand out? 46:53 Research misconceptions 52:25 Guidepoint & the intelligence economy 57:29 What is an expert? 1:03:20 Insight vs structure foresight 1:04:55 Compliance & liability 1:07:22 How did Bilal enter research? 1:11:00 Bilal’s legacy 1:14:17 Proud 1:18:13 Last message Follow Bilal: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilalsabouni/ Website: https://www.guidepoint.com/ Follow Hope It Helps: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-abuljebain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeithelpspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeithelpspod Website: www.hopeithelps.net

    1h 24m
  3. The Alpha Mindset: Why Most People Never Reach Their Potential | Seif El Hakim

    MAR 9

    The Alpha Mindset: Why Most People Never Reach Their Potential | Seif El Hakim

    Seif El Hakim is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, Founder of The Alpha Group and host of The Alpha Talks Show, one of the region’s top podcasts. A former Mr. Olympia athlete and ex-Regional CMO at Samsung where he led a $3B business portfolio, he is now an eight-figure entrepreneur known for helping leaders and organizations unlock growth, clarity, and impact. In this episode, we explore the journey behind transformation, we dive into why many people struggle to reach their potential, the difference between corporate and entrepreneurial thinking, and the frameworks to simplify success. 0:00 Intro 2:43 Seif’s background 3:28 What impact did martial arts have on your life? 8:40 The Samsung journey 13:50 Finding clarity 23:40 Why don’t we live up to our potential? 30:42 Entrepreneur vs corporate mindset 42:35 Coaches vs mentors 49:18 Design for success 1:00:29 Personal branding 1:09:27 Alpha Traits 1:12:34 Self-belief 1:14:32 Proud 1:16:45 Last message Follow Seif: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issam-alanqar-74912a7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seifelhakim/ Website: https://seifelhakim.com/ Follow Hope It Helps: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-abuljebain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeithelpspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeithelpspod Website: www.hopeithelps.net

    1h 24m
  4. What No One Tells You About Consulting | Issam Alanqar

    JAN 10

    What No One Tells You About Consulting | Issam Alanqar

    *APOLOGIES TO OUR AUDIENCE FOR THE AUDIO WE RAN INTO SOME TECHNICAL ISSUES* Issam Alnaqar is a consulting veteran and is the Managing Director at Accenture. He brings over 15 years of experience as a consultant, traveling across the world and managing global teams to break down what consulting really is.  In this episode we dive into the biggest misconceptions, the skills and mindset required for a successful career in the field and how consulting shapes leaders who know how to think, adapt, and deliver. Last message: "Leave the place better than you found it" 0:00 Intro 2:50 Issam’s background 4:23 Why do consultants travel so much? 10:07 What is consulting? 19:12 Learning and development in consulting 23:12 The skills consulting teaches you 26:22 Builder vs Advisor 30:05 Consulting misconceptions 35:52 Managing client expectations 41:52 Consulting career growth 49:44 Technology is changing learning & training in organizations 1:05:47 Becoming a leader 1:14:52 Leadership 1:22:37 Leadership in business vs sports (Arsenal vs United) 1:33:47 Patience & progress 1:45:22 Proud 1:46:17 Last message Follow Issam: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issam-alanqar-74912a7/ Follow Hope It Helps: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-abuljebain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeithelpspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeithelpspod Website: www.hopeithelps.net

    1h 49m
  5. How To Be Consistent: A Simple Secret To Personal Development | Westley Harnett

    12/18/2025

    How To Be Consistent: A Simple Secret To Personal Development | Westley Harnett

    Westley Harnett is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, coach & Founder of Satoris. He brings over 25 years of experience scaling businesses and is now on a mission with this coaching to provide people with the direction and tools they need to find their purpose, generate more clarity and grow through consistent, persistent and positive thoughts and action. In this episode, we talk about everything from regrets and resilience, to values, fatherhood, and the cost of building a business that feels more like a prison than freedom. Last Message: "You have greatness inside you" 0:00 Intro 2:53 Westley’s background 4:17 Should we have regrets? 17:15 Values & Intentions 31:09 Stepping up 39:04 Routines 48:49 Being aligned with yourself 59:49 Balancing empathy and discipline 1:07:34 What is a family? 1:12:59 Mission to change 1 million lives 1:17:13 Proud 1:19:16 Last message Follow Westley: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westley-harnett-59027514a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satoriscoaching/ Follow Hope It Helps: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-abuljebain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeithelpspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeithelpspod Website: www.hopeithelps.net

    1h 22m
  6. How 3D Websites Will Transform the Internet | Lucas Poelman

    12/06/2025

    How 3D Websites Will Transform the Internet | Lucas Poelman

    Lucas Poelman is a former pro tennis player turned tech founder who’s on a mission to reinvent the web. After walking away from the court, he co-founded PeachWeb and launched its latest creation, PeachMagic, a tool that lets anyone build stunning 3D websites in minutes.  In this episode, we explore his journey from athlete to innovator, why 3D websites are the future and how his work is shaping the future of online creativity and digital expression. Last Message: "Choose your team wisely" 0:00 Intro 2:38 Lucas’s background 3:02 Early Pro Tennis Career 8:21 Tennis rankings 10:51 The athlete identity crisis / leaving tennis 13:49 Moving from Brazil to Slovenia 20:45 Launching a software/app development company 26:21 The birth of 3D Websites 30:51 Creating a 3D Website builder 40:21 The evolution of websites 47:51 Do you still need a website in 2025? 51:11 Scrollytelling 53:31 Build a 3D website in 4 steps 58:10 The team is the secret 1:06:56 Proud 1:07:57 Last message Follow Lucas: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-poelman-5a729583/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peachweb.io/ Website: https://peachweb.io/ Follow Hope It Helps: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-abuljebain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeithelpspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeithelpspod Website: www.hopeithelps.net

    1h 10m
  7. Money Expert: Why Tracking Your Money Changes Everything | Ajinkya Tanpure

    11/29/2025

    Money Expert: Why Tracking Your Money Changes Everything | Ajinkya Tanpure

    Ajinkya Tanpure is a mechanical engineer turned venture capitalist turned fintech founder. He is the Founder & CEO of Crossval on a mission to eliminate the pain of accounting with automation, AI, and smart financial workflows.  In this episode, we talk about his leap from engineering to finance, the realities of the founder-to-CEO journey, and why good communication, clear positioning, and tracking what matters can make or break your startup. Last Message: "Being successful is about finding balance" 0:00 Intro 3:02 AJ’s background 3:57 Switching from engineering to finance 11:04 Should you join a VC when you’re young? 15:49 The founder journey is the same 25:04 The importance of communication for founders 33:14 Positioning 35:30 Going from founder to CEO 43:39 Why is finance hard to learn? 47:59 Crossval Academy 52:15 Why we don’t like to track 1:00:22 Crossval is revolutionizing your accounting 1:10:44 Working with startups vs enterprise 1:16:20 What is Crossval? 1:18:39 Accounting pain points 1:22:45 Gov’t initiatives supporting Crossval 1:25:04 Biggest challenge launching fintech company 1:32:44 Proud 1:34:14 Last message Follow Ajinkya: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajinkyatanpure/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossval_/ Website: https://www.crossval.com/ Follow Hope It Helps: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-abuljebain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeithelpspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeithelpspod Website: www.hopeithelps.net

    1h 39m
  8. The Hidden Truth About Art, Creativity & Passion | Samar Jodha

    11/21/2025

    The Hidden Truth About Art, Creativity & Passion | Samar Jodha

    Samar Singh Jodha is a photographer, installation artist, mentor, speaker & publisher who, over the last 25 years, has been using photography, film and public art projects across the world to address various issues such as community development and conservation. In this episode we deep dive the world of art, creativity & discover the secret to fueling your passion. Last Message: "How will you use your privilege for good?" 0:00 Intro 3:06 Samar’s background 13:26 How would you define art? 16:21 Judgement of art 20:59 Art is about emotion 26:19 Your passion doesn’t have to be your career 32:45 Boredom is the greatest gift 42:16 How many lives can you live? 48:38 Art across different cultures 55:21 Tolerance & adaptability 1:00:00 How do you measure the success of a project? 1:06:55 Listening to wisdom of elders 1:15:23 Proud 1:18:26 Last message Follow Samar: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samarjodha/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samarjodha/ Website: https://samarsinghjodha.com/ Follow Hope It Helps: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-abuljebain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeithelpspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeithelpspod Website: www.hopeithelps.net

    1h 26m
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Welcome to Hope It Helps the home of "AHA!" moments.Weekly conversations that turn talk into transformation.Stay tuned your next breakthrough is one episode away.

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  • Creator
    Khaled Abuljebain
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Hope It Helps
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