In Part 2 of The Lucky Hustle, Samm Marshall and Darren Morris continue their deep dive with Akhram Mohammed

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In Part 2 of The Lucky Hustle, Samm Marshall and Darren Morris continue their deep dive with Akhram Mohammed, a self-made entrepreneur who went from selling samoosas on the street to leading major tech brands like Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Blackberry, and Huawei.

This time, we explore the realities of entrepreneurship—the risks, the setbacks, and the lessons that come from building multiple businesses, including The Blanks Canvas, Geekhub.co.za, Thinking Out Loud Podcast, and the soon-to-launch Gyfter.co.za. Akhram shares his insights on navigating the tech industry, branding in a digital world, and what it takes to stay ahead in e-commerce.

If you’re looking for motivation, real business talk, and practical advice from someone who’s hustled his way to the top, this episode is for you! Tune in now.
24 Mar English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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