The Caravan Podcast

Hakim went from a quiet Florida town to the fast-paced world of tech startups — and made it count. In this conversation, he shares the journey behind founding Rollfi, the lessons from scaling it, and what it feels like when the dream becomes reality with an acquisition. Perfect for anyone building from the ground up and wondering what it takes to make it out and make it big.

In this episode of The Caravan Podcast, we sit down with Shastri Mahadeo, Venture Partner at Friday Ventures. Shastri shares his remarkable journey — from growing up non-Muslim, to embracing Islam, and carving out a career as a successful investor. His story highlights how taking an untraditional path can still lead to the best outcomes, both personally and professionally.👉 Subscribe to The Carav...

In this episode of The Caravan Podcast, we sit down with Dawood Khan, founder of Gradio — the platform that made sharing ML models simple and accessible. Dawood shares how a casual weekly “show and tell” with friends turned into a company that ultimately exited, and what lessons he’s carried from building in the open to scaling globally.👉 Subscribe to The Caravan for more conversations with found...

We sat down with Ramy Noaman, founder of Habibitech , for a wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss. From exploring the history and leadership lessons of Salahuddin Ayyubi to unpacking what the AI revolution means for Muslims today, Ramy shares both timeless wisdom and forward-looking insights. In this episode, we dive into: The legacy of Salahuddin and how it inspires leadership today Wh...

🚗✨ Cars aren’t just vehicles—they carry our stories, our memories, and our passions. In this episode, Guff from Albon Films shares how cars become part of our lives far beyond the road. From the stories behind the wheel to the culture they create, this conversation dives deep into what makes car culture timeless. Follow us for more stories: Instagram: @CaravanPodcast TikTok: @Caravanpod #Caravan...

In this episode, we sit down with Mouyyad Abdulhadi, founder of Pax & Beneficia, who made the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship — building 7+ thriving coffee shop locations. Mouyyad shares how his corporate experience shaped his approach to business, the challenges he faced in leaving the stability of a 9-to-5, and what it took to create a community-driven café brand. From scaling o...

We sat down with Zachariah, founder of InPairs, to talk about how his app is reshaping the way people build connections online. In this interview, we dive into:The story behind InPairs and why Zachariah decided to launch itWhat makes the app different from traditional dating and networking platformsChallenges of building a community-first tech productLessons for entrepreneurs breaking into the app...

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Nima Akram , the founder of NewsCord — the groundbreaking AI-powered platform that’s changing how we consume news. We dive into how NewsCord exposes media bias, compares coverage across outlets, and helps readers see the truth behind the headlines . We discuss: How NewsCord uses AI to detect and compare bias in news reporting The story behind its creati...

What happens when two twin brothers—one a doctor, the other a government auditor—leave their traditional career paths to build a mission-driven movement at the intersection of faith, personal growth, and entrepreneurship? In this special Caravan Podcast episode recorded live during Muslim Tech Week in London, we sit down with The Tarbiyah Twins (Hassan & Hussain) to explore: 🔹 Their journey f...

What happens when three Muslim founders from completely different worlds come together to launch a venture fund rooted in Islamic values? Meet the team behind Ihsan Ventures , the UK’s first venture studio and fund built for — and by — Muslim entrepreneurs. In this episode of The Caravan , we sit down with Jaasir Ali , Zhagum Arshad , and Mohamed Sheffa to explore: 🔹 How their unique paths led to...

Today’s guest is someone who went from modding video games as a kid to building a game engine that might just change how we see reality. Meet Ameer — a computer science grad who fell in love with programming thanks to his early days hacking together custom levels and skins. That passion evolved into a career that’s crossed through Web3, government infrastructure, and now… game engines. Since 2017,...

In this episode of The Caravan Podcast, we sit down with Arfah Farooq, the dynamic founder of Muslim Tech Fest—a global gathering that’s redefining what it means to be Muslim in tech. From growing up as the only hijabi in her school to building one of the largest Muslim-led tech events in the world, Arfah shares her journey of resilience, faith, and unapologetic ambition. We talk about the challen...

In this episode of The Caravan, we sit down with Zohaib Rattu — co-founder of Muslim Professionals and Head of Growth at Social Snowball — to unpack his deeply personal journey from depression to faith, and ultimately, to building community and scaling startups. Zohaib opens up about the mental health struggles that shaped him, how reconnecting with Islam became his turning point, and how that tra...

She left a stable banking career to build a YC-backed startup. But the real story? It's what pushed her to make the leap—and what she discovered on the other side.🔥 This one’s for anyone thinking about walking away from the “safe” path.menza is a modern data analytics platform. Generate proactive insights and interactive dashboards in seconds using menza's AI technology. Follow at menza.ai

In this episode, we sit down with Hamza Afzal, the founder of the Ummah app — a platform built to centralize local Muslim events, services, and community updates. From humble beginnings selling thobes to building a tech solution for the global Muslim community, Hamza shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of serving a faith-based audience, and the vision behind Ummah. Tune in for an in...

On this episode of The Caravan, we sit down with Shazim Mohammad, the founder of Glorious PC Gaming. From his early days in premed to building one of the most beloved brands in the gaming world, Shazim shares the story behind his leap into entrepreneurship, lessons from scaling Glorious, and how staying true to his values helped him build a global community. Tune in for an inspiring journey packed...

In this episode of the Caravan Podcast, we sit down with Mohammed Hassan to explore his journey from a top research institution to founding Soma Clinical Trials. He shares how faith guided his path—like how a Fajr prayer gathering led to his very first client. A story of purpose, perseverance, and building with barakah. Instagram: caravanpodcast Tiktok: caravanpod