From Depression to Startup Exit: Zohaib Rattu on Faith, Failure & Founding Muslim Professionals

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 transformation inspired his mission to uplift others. From getting laid off during a difficult season to leading growth at a company that went on to get acquired, this is a story of resilience, rediscovery, and purpose.

🎧 Topics We Cover:

• Zohaib’s early battles with depression
• Reconnecting with faith and prayer
• The founding story of Muslim Professionals
• Growth tactics and leadership at Social Snowball
• What community building means in a digital age

Whether you’re navigating your own career pivots or exploring what faith can look like in the startup world — this one’s for you.