In this episode, I speak with the CEO and co-founder of TALAB, an app designed to support international students in London. Kazim shares how his own student experience inspired him to create a platform that streamlines essential services like event listings and personal assistance. He discusses the challenges of building TALAB, from skepticism to team-building, and the perseverance needed to succeed.
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Kazim's Background (00:00:42)
Inspiration for Taleb (00:01:54)
How Taleb Works (00:03:50)
TALAB as a Social Buddy (00:05:06)
Features of TALAB (00:06:11)
Challenges in Building Partnerships (00:10:25)
Pricing Model of TALAB (00:13:12)
User Experience with TALAB (00:14:47)
Partnerships and Marketing Strategy (00:15:51)
Future Vision for TALAB (00:16:29)
Expansion Plans (00:18:59)
Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneur (00:20:04)
Kazim's Journey and Initial Challenges (00:22:03)
Conviction in Entrepreneurship (00:24:06)
Final Tips for Listeners (00:26:11)
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