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Earlier this year, I wrote about losing my mentor, the Aga Khan IV, who has been the Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims for longer than I have been alive. Losing him felt like losing a guiding light. Not long after, Shah Rahim Aga Khan V stepped into his role

In March 2024, I wrote: We had a miscarriage. Today, I get to write this: We did not have a miscarriage. Right now, I can hear my nearly 5-month-old making that perfect mix of laughter and cries while her grandmother rocks her to sleep. My wife is in

I've been reflecting a lot lately on the word "purpose" and why it no longer resonates with me. It's a word that's become so diluted - everywhere you turn, someone's advising you to "find your purpose," as if it&

This post continues our journey from Good to Great. If you missed it, start with Chapter 1: Unshakeable Truths. Shenzhen used to be a quiet fishing village. Today, it’s the Silicon Valley of China, one of the fastest-growing cities in human history. Most of the tech you use

I lost my first mentor. On Feb 4th 2025, Hazir Imam – known to many as the Aga Khan IV – peacefully passed away in Lisbon, Portugal. His departure marks not just the loss of a leader, but of the guiding light that has steered my journey from my earliest days. I

As our Emagineer team surpasses 70 members, I’ve recognized the growing need to communicate, teach, and collaborate more closely with my team on our journey from good to great. These emails are collected here for record keeping and will serve as a valuable reference for both current and future