Umar Yoosuf — Entrepreneur · Muslim Thinker · Podcast Host
Exploring how we can live meaningful lives and build things that matter in a world being reshaped by technology, AI, and unprecedented change.
The Manifesto
Think deeply.
We live in a world of endless information, constant opinions, and accelerating change. Thinking deeply is a way of moving beyond the noise, making space for reflection, wisdom, and a clearer understanding of what truly matters.
Build intentionally.
We are all builders in some way — of businesses, careers, families, communities, and lives. Building intentionally means recognising that what we create shapes the world around us, and that ambition becomes more meaningful when it is guided by purpose.
Live with barakah.
In a world that constantly asks us to do more, have more, and move faster, barakah offers a different way of seeing a good life. It is about seeking goodness in our time, our work, our relationships and our rizq.
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About
A builder at the intersection of purpose and craft.
I've spent much of my life studying and teaching, before finding my way into entrepreneurship, media, and technology. Along the way, I've worked with founders, built businesses, created content, and spoken to people across different parts of the world.
Today, I'm interested in the intersection of faith and modern life, navigating a world shaped by AI while staying grounded in what truly matters. Through my work and the things I build, I hope to help people think deeply, build intentionally, and live with greater Barakah.
More about meThe Podcast
North House
Conversations about what it actually takes to grow as a builder in a world moving at speed — mindset, identity, business, faith, and the inner battles we rarely talk about.
Latest episode · 66 min
Old Gold vs New Age: What Founders Get Wrong About Money & Success
with Sameer Yoonus, Entrepreneur & Cricket Commentator
Projects
What I'm building
Projects that I'm invested in building right now.
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