Immigrants Building Companies

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Welcome to Immigrants Building Companies, where we uncover the extraordinary journeys of entrepreneurs who crossed borders, overcame challenges, and redefined success. Hosted by Asim Amin, Founder and CEO of Plumm, this podcast isn’t just about business, it’s about resilience, determination, and purpose. Each episode dives into the struggles, failures, and victories that shaped these founders, offering lessons on turning adversity into opportunity. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or curious about the human side of success, tune in and be inspired to break barriers

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    From War, Rejection and COVID Chaos to UK Tech Leader (with Jasmine Sayyari)

    She survived a collapsing healthcare system, a rejected US visa, political turmoil, and a pandemic that nearly killed her and still built three companies from scratch. In this extraordinary episode, Jasmine Sayyari shares her journey from medical doctor in Iran to UK tech founder, community builder, and Inspiring 50 award winner. She takes us inside the fear of working through COVID with no PPE or vaccines, the grey hair that formed in six months, and the exact moment she realised she had to rebuild her entire life elsewhere. From fleeing political instability to starting a business from a Telegram channel, living out of a suitcase in Istanbul, getting rejected at the US Embassy, and finally building Chansey AI in London, Jasmine explains the resilience, creativity and raw survival instinct behind her success. In this episode you’ll learn: How crisis shaped Jasmine’s ability to build fast, lead through uncertainty, and spot opportunity Why her first “accidental startup” became a blueprint for lean, profitable growth The truth about immigration, fear, identity and belonging Why she believes upskilling will define the next decade of work How Chansey AI is rethinking employability, job matching, and internal mobility Why Jasmine says: “Don’t hide. Build in public.” If you’ve ever doubted your path, this conversation will shift something deep. Subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs inspiration today.

    55 phút

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    The Delusional Strategy That Built His Entire Life

    What if being “delusional” is the only reason he made it? In this raw and revealing episode, Tobi Oluwole shares how he built his life with intention, storytelling, and a level of delusion he believes every successful immigrant needs. From moving across continents to quitting Shopify the day after buying a house, to generating over 300 million impressions on LinkedIn, Tobi explains the mindset, strategy and frameworks that transformed his life. We talk about designing your future through writing your own eulogy, applying delusion where the odds actually work, why immigrant founders succeed at higher rates, and how storytelling became the engine behind every opportunity in his career. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why Tobi believes delusion is a strategy, not a flaw How writing his own eulogy changed every decision he made The truth about immigrant pressure, sacrifice, and ambition How storytelling on LinkedIn built a global business Why fear of judgment stops 99% of people from succeeding How to design a life you can actually live, not escape from If you’re an immigrant, an entrepreneur, or someone trying to build a life on your own terms, this episode will shift your perspective forever. Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think and inspire how you live. Chapters 00:00:00 — The Anomaly in the Room 00:01:06 — Growing Up on Three Continents 00:02:19 — The Football Dream Meets Reality 00:03:54 — Accepting Limitations Without Losing Ambition 00:05:35 — Why Quitting Can Be a Skill 00:07:41 — The Power of Delusion (Used Correctly) 00:09:27 — The Strategy Behind His Delusion 00:11:00 — Raised by Builders: The Family Influence 00:13:00 — Laid Off, Broke, and Rebuilding 00:14:42 — Why Shopify Became His MBA 00:16:36 — Buying a House, Then Quitting the Next Day 00:18:38 — Writing a Eulogy to Design His Life 00:20:34 — The Identity That Drives Everything 00:22:30 — Living in Your Own Design, Not Society’s 00:23:40 — Does He Believe in Manifestation? 00:25:10 — Being a Seed Sower, Not a People Pleaser 00:27:14 — Harvesting Without Apology 00:28:40 — How Shopify Taught Him the Storytelling Framework 00:30:03 — The LinkedIn Post That Changed Everything 00:31:39 — Becoming a Magnet, Not a Hunter 00:33:00 — The Real Reason People Don’t Post Online 00:35:45 — Pushing Past Judgment and Execution Barriers 00:37:45 — Why Personal Branding Feels So Hard 00:39:26 — Why LinkedIn Is a Cheat Code 00:41:09 — Why He’ll Never Be a ‘Content Creator’ 00:43:26 — One LinkedIn Lead vs Twenty Social Leads 00:45:32 — Building Businesses from Attention Alone 00:47:08 — The Toronto Conference: A New Chapter 00:49:38 — Immigration Is Not the Problem You Think It Is 00:52:50 — What No One Says About Immigrant Sacrifice 00:55:07 — Solving the Problem Instead of Complaining 00:57:48 — Need-trepreneurs vs Want-trepreneurs 01:00:47 — What He’d Tell His Younger Self 01:02:55 — Gratitude, Grounding, and the Long Game

    1 giờ 5 phút

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    From War Child To Founder: Tijana’s Journey To Redefining Success

    She grew up in a war zone, arrived in London with nothing, and built one of the UK’s most exciting female-led creative agencies. Tijana Tamburic, co-founder and CEO of Female Narratives, shares her extraordinary immigrant journey, from bunk beds and burnout to building campaigns for global brands like Bumble and Merell. This is a story of resilience, hustle, and redefining success on your own terms. In this conversation: Growing up in Serbia during war and moving to the UK The immigrant mindset: autonomy, proving your value, and finding belonging Building Female Narratives and creating campaigns with purpose The hidden cost of overwork, burnout, and redefining success in your 30s Chapters 00:00:00 – Meet Tijana: Founder of Female Narratives 00:00:38 – Born in a country that no longer exists 00:02:36 – Returning to Serbia as war breaks out 00:05:01 – Escaping Belgrade & moving back to London 00:06:14 – Growing up fast & raised for autonomy 00:08:09 – Adapting to a new culture & proving worth 00:11:22 – Class divides & being told ‘you’re not one of us’ 00:12:59 – The drive to prove value through success 00:14:04 – Addicted to stress & chasing validation 00:16:01 – The immigrant safety net: bunk beds & starting a business 00:18:22 – Publishing comics & hustling early ventures 00:20:17 – Modeling, freelancing & never working for anyone else 00:25:00 – Moving to LA on an ‘extraordinary ability’ visa 00:29:49 – The kitchen floor idea: Female Narratives is born 00:32:11 – Building an all-female creative collective 00:35:31 – Riding the wave: Bumble, Nike & global campaigns 00:37:55 – Rebranding for inclusivity & brand intimacy 00:41:30 – Clients from female-led apps to heritage brands 00:43:41 – The power of events & being the host 00:50:44 – Scaling vs. staying sane: choosing balance 00:57:04 – Redefining success & setting financial goals 01:03:39 – The breaking point: burnout & physical collapse 01:08:35 – Lessons from burnout & learning boundaries 01:11:04 – What I’d tell my nine-year-old self

    1 giờ 14 phút

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    She Built The UK’s First South Asian Pre-Loved Fashion Platform

    What if the outfits you wore once could have another life and save you money while saving the planet? Anoli Mathur, founder and CEO of Circular Threads, shares her incredible journey from management consulting at EY to creating the UK’s fastest growing platform for pre-loved South Asian clothing. From the struggles of cultural identity growing up in London to spotting a gap in the wedding fashion market, Anoli has built a business that’s rewriting the rules of tradition, sustainability, and style. In this conversation, we explore: How immigrant roots shaped her identity and entrepreneurial drive The painful truth about waste in South Asian fashion Why brides and grooms are embracing the “pre-loved” movement The future of sustainable weddings and circular fashion This is a story about heritage, identity, and building a business that challenges the way we think about clothing, culture, and sustainability. Chapters 00:00 – Meet Anoli Mathur, founder of Circular Threads 00:30 – An immigrant story shaped by chance encounters 04:00 – Growing up in London & struggling with cultural identity 07:00 – Fitting in vs. celebrating heritage 10:00 – Life in consulting & the spark of entrepreneurship 12:30 – The loft discovery that sparked Circular Threads 15:00 – Why South Asian fashion is broken 19:20 – Selling vs. renting – what really works 21:00 – Menswear, bridal wear & expanding the market 23:20 – From weddings to wardrobes: new customer habits 26:00 – How long can outfits last? 28:30 – Solving the “clothes in storage” problem 34:30 – The environmental impact of South Asian weddings 36:40 – Why price and design matter more than sustainability (for now) 39:20 – Building a movement beyond fashion 42:00 – The future: partnerships, accessories & one-stop shop for weddings 44:30 – Final reflections & why sustainability must also be convenient

    45 phút

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    Harris Cheng: Disrupting Content Creation with Jupitrr

    He never worked for anyone. And he doesn’t regret a single failure. Harris Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Jupitrr, takes us on an inspiring journey from photographer to entrepreneur, breaking down barriers and disrupting the content creation space with AI. From his roots in Hong Kong to building companies in Toronto and London, Harris reflects on the mindset shift that led him to create a platform that’s revolutionising the way we make videos. In this conversation, we explore: The immigrant founder experience and navigating cultural identity Why personal branding isn’t just about social media How Harris built a community of 150,000 users with zero paid marketing How Jupitrr is reshaping content creation with intelligent editing This episode is filled with raw insight and powerful lessons for anyone navigating entrepreneurship, tech, or the immigrant journey. 👉 If you found value in this episode, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more powerful stories. Chapters 00:00:00 – From Hong Kong to London Harris’ story begins in Hong Kong and his move to London. 00:02:57 – Why He Left Canada The decision to leave Canada and pursue bigger dreams. 00:05:25 – Being an Immigrant Founder in London Facing challenges and building a new life as an immigrant entrepreneur. 00:07:18 – Culture Shock & Identity in the UK How adapting to the UK culture shaped Harris’ perspective. 00:10:22 – What Hong Kong Hustle Feels Like The fast-paced, high-energy mindset that defines Hong Kong’s work culture. 00:12:27 – Upbringing in Obedience vs. Creativity Balancing conformity with creative expression from a young age. 00:16:52 – Why He Never Worked for Anyone Harris reflects on his choice to never be an employee and the lessons from that. 00:18:20 – Building Freehunter & His First 100K Users The journey of creating a platform that grew exponentially. 00:20:16 – Why Personal Brand ≠ Social Media Breaking down the real meaning behind personal branding. 00:23:45 – The Real Power of LinkedIn & Attention The key to using LinkedIn to grab attention and build influence. 00:28:12 – The Algorithm Is Killing Your Videos How algorithms are impacting video content and engagement. 00:30:39 – How YouTube, TikTok & LinkedIn Compare A comparison of video performance across platforms. 00:32:50 – Where Jupitrr Videos Perform Best How Jupitrr helps optimize video content for maximum impact. 00:35:06 – The Secret to Getting VC Attention Harris shares his strategy for catching the eye of venture capitalists. 00:37:04 – LinkedIn Is Betting Big on Video Why LinkedIn is pushing video content and what it means for creators. 00:39:13 – Can AI Replicate Lara Acosta-Style Edits? The potential of AI to replicate high-end video edits. 00:42:48 – What Jupitrr Actually Does An in-depth look at how Jupitrr transforms video editing. 00:46:59 – Talking Heads Are the Future Why talking-head videos are a game-changer in content creation. 00:50:50 – The New SEO: Getting Found in ChatGPT How ChatGPT and AI are changing the way we think about SEO. 00:55:08 – How to Rank in AI Search Practical advice on ranking content in AI-driven search engines. 01:00:23 – Jupitrr’s Vision for the Future Harris shares his vision for the future of content creation. 01:03:07 – Why You Need to Start Now The urgency of adopting AI in today’s fast-moving digital landscape. 01:05:13 – What He'd Tell His Younger Self Harris offers powerful advice to his younger self on building success.

    1 giờ 12 phút

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    Quantum Tech: The Future of Cybersecurity Explained

    What’s the future of cybersecurity in a world where quantum tech is transforming everything? In this episode, Wenmiao Yu takes us through her journey from Singapore to the UK, from growing up in a highly competitive education system to pioneering the use of quantum technology in cybersecurity. Key Takeaways: Cultural Shifts: Moving from Singapore to the UK and how it shaped her view of resilience and inclusivity. Quantum Tech Demystified: An insider’s look at the booming field of quantum computing, sensing, and communications. Building a Future-Proof Business: How Wemya’s company is enhancing cybersecurity with quantum random number generators. Navigating the Quantum Space: From early challenges to raising funding, learn how the quantum industry is evolving and what’s driving its growth. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation about the intersection of technology, security, and the future. Chapters 00:00:00 – From Singapore to the UK: A Life of Change 00:04:05 – Cultural Shock: Moving to a New World 00:07:15 – How Early Education Shapes Our Futures 00:12:00 – The Journey into Quantum Tech 00:16:30 – Quantum Sensing, Computing, and the Future 00:22:40 – Building a Company from Scratch 00:27:00 – Navigating the Quantum Investment Space 00:32:10 – How Quantum Tech Is Changing Cybersecurity 00:38:20 – Quantum Encryption and the Future of Security 00:43:00 – The Challenge of Educating the Market 00:47:30 – Scaling Quantum: From Space to Smartphones 00:52:00 – Advice for Anyone Looking to Enter Quantum Tech 00:57:00 – A Lesson from a 10-Year-Old Moving to the UK

    35 phút

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    She Built a Tech Company by Accident. Then This Happened

    Bobbie King never planned to become an entrepreneur. She never even planned to move to the UK. But a cancelled project, a packed suitcase, and a leaky ceiling changed everything. In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Bobbie shares how she went from a Romanian mountain village to becoming the CEO and co-founder of SquepTech, a competency intelligence platform transforming high-risk industries. This episode is a powerful story of resilience, perspective, and the immigrant experience woven with humour, hard truths, and hard-earned wisdom. 🔑 Key themes: The reality of starting over in a new country What immigrants really bring to the table Building a company from scratch without a plan or a budget The true cost (and power) of freedom, choice, and voice 🎧 If this moved you, subscribe and share. These are the stories that matter. Chapters 00:00:00 – Intro: Who is Bobbie King? 00:01:12 – A marriage, a move, and no plan 00:03:50 – Life in a leaky UK flat 00:06:40 – The bus stop & the walking stick story 00:10:00 – Has the UK changed since? 00:12:30 – Accent barriers & bias in the workplace 00:17:00 – A different kind of belonging 00:22:45 – What immigrants miss—and what they gain 00:29:00 – Growing up under communism 00:32:10 – The power of voice and freedom 00:35:00 – From temp jobs to tech founder 00:38:00 – SquepTech is born (with wine & instinct) 00:43:00 – Scaling through instinct and consulting 00:50:00 – Why she added payroll (despite vowing never to) 00:56:00 – The emotional cost of building something real 01:00:30 – AI vs. competency: Why data isn’t enough 01:07:30 – The problem with "one-size-fits-all" systems 01:14:00 – All-in-one HR platforms: A comeback story 01:19:00 – The unspoken power of integration 01:25:00 – Her real vision for the next 3 years 01:28:00 – Why she’s not taking VC money 01:30:00 – It’s not about exit—it’s about people

    1 giờ 44 phút

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    They Stole My Product. So I Fought Back

    They copied his idea. So he dressed as a burglar and went to war. This is the extraordinary story of Giuseppe, the immigrant founder behind Gusto Snacks, a sustainable snack brand born from food waste and bootstrapped with grit. When a major UK retailer copied his product, he didn’t hire lawyers. He went guerrilla. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Giuseppe shares how heartbreak turned into hustle, and how one viral marketing stunt generated £60,000 in sales with just £12 and a cardboard sign. In this episode: How a startup founder took on a major UK supermarket and won attention worldwide Why Giuseppe believes being underestimated is his greatest advantage The unspoken reality of starting over in a foreign country Why failure is your greatest asset and how it fuels true innovation If you’ve ever felt like the odds are stacked against you… this one’s for you 👉 Subscribe for more founder stories that break the mould. 📩 Share this with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters 00:00:00 – Meet Giuseppe: The Founder of Gusto 00:00:48 – When a Supermarket Stole My Product 00:02:45 – The Birth of a Campaign 00:05:03 – Going Viral with £12 and a Sign 00:06:39 – David vs Goliath: The Emotional Toll 00:07:53 – From Italy to the UK: Starting Over 00:09:58 – Dreams of Basketball, Reality of Landfill 00:12:18 – Why London Changed Everything 00:16:54 – Language Barriers & Mental Roadblocks 00:20:59 – Warehouse to University: My Turning Point 00:24:20 – The Moment I Became an Entrepreneur 00:26:25 – Entrepreneurship Runs in the Family 00:28:15 – The Hunger That Fuels Immigrants 00:31:50 – Luck Is Just Hard Work in Disguise 00:34:10 – London: The Underrated Silicon Valley 00:36:29 – The Truth About Social Media & Startups 00:41:25 – The MrBeast of Snacks? 00:43:04 – How Waste Inspired My Business Idea 00:49:16 – Making Fruits Great Again 00:51:05 – Door-to-Door Distribution & Early Wins 00:54:08 – What It Really Takes to Get Listed in Tesco 00:58:03 – Why Branding & Timing Matter Most 01:03:03 – International Interest After Tesco Rejection 01:05:24 – Am I Too Much of the Brand? 01:06:28 – People Buy People, Not Products 01:09:36 – Storytelling Is the Marketing Strategy 01:11:42 – The Opportunity You Already Have 01:13:35 – Where Gusto Is Headed in 3 Years 01:17:34 – Why Consistency Is the Only Strategy 01:17:58 – Advice to My Younger Self 01:20:34 – The Power of Connection and Giving Back

    1 giờ 24 phút
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Welcome to Immigrants Building Companies, where we uncover the extraordinary journeys of entrepreneurs who crossed borders, overcame challenges, and redefined success. Hosted by Asim Amin, Founder and CEO of Plumm, this podcast isn’t just about business, it’s about resilience, determination, and purpose. Each episode dives into the struggles, failures, and victories that shaped these founders, offering lessons on turning adversity into opportunity. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or curious about the human side of success, tune in and be inspired to break barriers

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    Asim Amin
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    2024 - 2025
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    44
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    © Asim Amin
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    Immigrants Building Companies