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Immigrant Founders Podcast

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by Asim Amin

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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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December 31, 2025

He Scaled a Business 40x… Then Quit to Save His Life

“Most people think founders have to sacrifice themselves.”James says that belief can make you successful, but broken. In this episode, I sit down with James - who once lived overseas building businesses as “the only foreigner in the room”, scaled a company 40x in three years, and later scaled a family recruitment business to 88 people across five countries before selling it in 2020. We talk about what growth really costs and why James chose a different definition of success: one built around presence, health, and a life that actually works. In this conversation, we get into: Why “job security” can be a dangerous illusion - and how it shaped his entire career The brutal truth about marketplaces: “the only power sellers… are bike thieves” The shift founders must make in the scaling phase: from “do more, go faster” to “do less, achieve more” Why founders chase control when they’re stressed and how it quietly wrecks teams and decisions The real value of a business coach: not advice… but a pure space to think clearly and lead better If this episode hits home, subscribe and share it with a founder who needs to hear it. Chapters:00:00:00 - Why James is “an anomaly” guest00:00:27 - China at 18: choosing the uncomfortable path00:02:02 - Language, identity, and becoming a generalist00:03:30 - The fear of losing your edge without language00:04:44 - How culture changes business and trust00:05:34 - The Philippines: being young in an age-hierarchy culture00:06:44 - Jardines’ program: training “mini CEOs”00:09:29 - “Job security is a fallacy”00:10:12 - Scaling obsession: fast, but sustainable00:12:02 - Flipping the playbook: people-led to product-led00:13:07 - The lifestyle trap: “it wasn’t owned”00:14:35 - Generalist skills as the safest bet00:18:32 - First startup: an online bike marketplace00:19:28 - “You don’t know what you don’t know”00:22:04 - Attention vs product: the painful mismatch00:22:49 - “Power sellers”… and the dark reality00:24:38 - The hard choice: scale it or stop it00:26:59 - When a ‘failure’ becomes a launchpad00:27:56 - Back to family business: scaling to 88 people00:28:46 - Why he didn’t start again after the exit00:30:39 - Designing life first: family, stress, and priorities00:31:06 - Coaching: combining practical + personal00:33:23 - The “value capture” question and why he avoided it00:35:28 - Defining success: happy wife, happy son00:37:19 - Why founders trust ex-founders more00:40:45 - Why founders resist coaching (and what it really is)00:42:30 - Coaching as “time back” and better decisions00:44:56 - The hiring belief that changed everything00:48:23 - “Successful but broken” - the founder sacrifice myth00:49:03 - AI anxiety, competition, and modern founder pressure00:51:11 - James’ 3-part framework for founders right now00:55:45 - Final question: what he’d tell his 18 year old self00:58:38 - Closing: “We will be talking after the pod.”

December 17, 2025

Your Home Is Stressing You Out (And You Don’t Know It) | 5 Pillars Of Health & Longevity Spaces

Your stress isn’t just “in your head”, it’s built into your environment. In this episode, Karina Valencia breaks down how the spaces we live and work in quietly shape our sleep, stress, energy, and long-term health and why the “fix” isn’t more biohacking… it’s rebuilding the fundamentals. What you’ll take from this conversation: Why passport/visa limbo can delay your dream and how she used that time to iterate The moment motherhood made her say: “I’ll build my own company.” How longevity buildings work (air, water, circadian light, sleep design) - and why you “feel it” more than you see it Practical, low-cost habits you can start today: sleep rhythm, meal timing, ventilation, and stress downshifts If this hit home, subscribe for more conversations like this - and share it with someone who’s been running on empty. Chapters:00:00:00 - Expectation vs reality moment00:00:57 - Consistency is the real “hack”00:01:44 - 11 years in the UK, 9 countries00:04:06 - The fear of building00:05:19 - Becoming British: identity + freedom00:08:23 - Why London feels different00:09:34 - “I never saw myself founding”00:10:40 - Motherhood bias at work00:12:26 - Why healthspan became the mission00:14:17 - Stress, pregnancy, and the real cause00:15:45 - Angina, stents, and stress reality00:17:22 - What longevity spaces actually include00:20:08 - Designing for sleep, nutrition, movement00:21:33 - ROI: when developers say yes00:24:22 - Who actually buys into this00:26:49 - The 5 pillars of health00:31:29 - Is the market growing fast?00:33:05 - Clients come educated, globally00:34:27 - Longevity hub vs your daily life00:36:06 - You don’t “fix” - you reset fundamentals00:39:58 - Could this work as a day clinic?00:40:33 - What if you can’t afford it?00:41:41 - Ventilation: the £20 upgrade00:42:58 - Sleep as a ritual, not a need00:44:17 - Meal timing and deep sleep gains00:46:57 - Laughter, hugs, and real recovery00:49:18 - What she’d tell her younger self00:52:58 - The future: staying open00:53:26 - Final takeaway + social presence

December 3, 2025

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.

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What is Immigrant Founders Podcast?: 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
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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