Co-founder and CTO of Tekrevol LLC, Asim has over a decade’s worth of hands-on experience in development and enterprise digitalization and is an expert in next-generation technology and software solutions. As a methodical leader with immaculate attention to detail, his vision is to make a real difference in people’s experience of technology, through cutting-edge innovations and a progressive approach.
- CEO Hack: The people working with me and those surrounding me
- CEO Nugget: Measure your impact to stay on focus
- CEO Defined: An inspirer, supporter, mentor and guide
Website: https://www.tekrevol.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asimrsiddiqui/
Medium: https://medium.com/@asimraissiddiqui
https://www.business.com/advice/member/p/asim-rais-siddiqui
https://www.business2community.com/author/asim-rais-siddiqui
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Intro 00:02
Do you want to learn effective ways to build relationships, generate sales and grow your business from successful entrepreneurs, startups and CEOs without listening to a long, long, long interview? If so, you've come to the right place. Gresham Harkless values your time and is ready to share with you precisely the information you're in search of. This is the I Am CEO podcast.
Gresham Harkless 00:29
Hello, hello. Hello, this is Gresh from the I Am CEO podcast and I have a very special guest on the show today. I have Asim Rais of Tekrevol LLC. Awesome, it's awesome to have you on the show.
Asim Rais 00:39
Hey, How are you Gresham?
Gresham Harkless 00:42
Yeah, definitely great to have you on the show. I'm doing well. I hope you are too. And what I wanted to do was just read a little bit more about Asim, so you can hear about all the awesome things that he's doing. And he's the co-founder and CTO of Tekrevol LLC. Asim has over a decade's worth of hands-on experience in development, and enterprise digitalization and is an expert in next-generation technology and software solutions.
As a methodical leader with immaculate attention to detail. His vision is to make a real difference in people's experience of technology through cutting-edge innovations and progressive approaches. Asim, are you ready to speak to the I am CEO community?
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Asim Rais 01:20
Yes.
Gresham Harkless 01:20
Awesome. Let's do it. So I wanted to kick everything off and hear a little bit more about what I call your CEO story. And what led you to start your business?
Asim Rais 01:28
Yeah, sure. So starting your own company is never easy. In the beginning, you're faced with all kinds of challenges, risks and uncertainties which you could have never imagined. So I always knew I wanted to play a bigger role and wanted to create something valuable of me. So I have worked for around 10 years in established app development companies.
And when one day, the company I worked for found itself in the middle of a crisis, and they decided to shut down. Along with other people, I found myself jobless. And I did not appreciate that feeling of being jobless and uncertain about my future. So that was, that was the time when I decided to take matters into my hand, and started my own company.
And two years later, my partner and I have around 65 people working with us, and three different offices across the globe. We have been nominated 19 times and featured on platforms like Baltimore Sun. So, so far, this has been the most thrilling experience of my career. And it has changed my life completely.
Gresham Harkless 02:52
Yeah, absolutely. I can see that I have been laid off myself. And I didn't like the feeling either. And I know that when it happened, I said that. I don't want to ever have that feeling again. So I know how difficult that can be. But it's good that good things have come about from that it sounds like.
Asim Rais 03:08
Yeah.
Gresham Harkless 03:08
And so I wanted to drill a little bit deeper here a little bit more on what you're doing to support the clients you work with. Could you take us through that?
Asim Rais 03:17
Yeah, so like about business and product service today, if I had to really break down our business, the truth is that what we have in the company is set up by the entrepreneurs, who get a kick out of helping other entrepreneurs. So our aim is not to just build digital solutions but to help businesses achieve sustainable growth and scalability.
So using emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence, and machine learning blockchain, and integrating that into the mobile application, is something which we do so in a short time. Tekrevol is an app development company that uses these kinds of technologies to help businesses.
Gresham Harkless 04:02
Absolutely, yeah, I think that a lot of times, we forget how important technology is to our business. And it's not like it's one, you know, specific industries or every single industry has just kind of talked about. So you always kind of need that and have an understanding of that and make sure you're doing that effectively to communicate.
Asim Rais 04:19
Exactly, exactly.
Gresham Harkless 04:21
Nice. So I wanted to drill down in here about what I call your secret sauce, and it could be for you personally or for your business. But what do you feel kind of sets you apart and makes you unique?
Asim Rais 04:33
Yeah, sure. So we just don't build technological products for clients. We use our imagination to facilitate this digital transformation for businesses, communities and lives. So like, it's a problem-solving, aspect and approach which basically, can be found with every aspect of our organisation and that's basically a mentality that sets us apart from other players in the market.
So we primarily focus on two different things. One is like customer-centric product development. And other one is a holistic approach of entrepreneurial mindset that helps us to achieve some great results. So we use our own experience and passion for helping others come up with and bring their ideas to life.
And then we can just go one, one step ahead and skill that further. So this is what we really we are very good at. And I think this is our USP.
Gresham Harkless 05:42
Yeah, absolutely, that makes so much sense. And I can, we can definitely see how those things overlap, especially that, you know, when you're trying to create solutions or find solutions for problems, and you're able to do that to me like is at the heart of what it means to even be an entrepreneur because you're solving solutions for clients and for customers and helping them make the world a better place.
Asim Rais 06:03
Right, right.
Gresham Harkless 06:04
Awesome, awesome, awesome. So I wanted to switch gears a little bit. And I wanted to ask you for what I call a CEO hack. So this could be an app, a book or a habit that you have, but what's something that makes you more effective and efficient?
Asim Rais 06:15
So in my case, being a CEO, its always been the result of the collective efforts of the people I surround myself. So, for me, my favourite resource would be the people that I work with and the people who actually supported me my vision, and my entrepreneurial journey. And even they allowed me to become this version of myself. So that is basically my family, my partners, and everybody associated with that role at this moment.
Gresham Harkless 06:52
Yeah, that makes so much sense. And I always say your environment will determine your attitude. So no matter how you know, successful, we want to be how much you know, we want to grow and create awesome things and do awesome things. If you don't have the family, friends, and environment around you to help make sure that or increase the likelihood of you being successful. It's extremely difficult, not impossible, but it makes it a lot harder if you don't have that environment.
Asim Rais 07:16
Yes, yes, true.
Gresham Harkless 07:19
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. So now I wanted to ask you another question, which is which is for a CEO nugget. And this is like a word of wisdom or a piece of advice. Or if you could happen to be a time machine, what would you tell your younger business self?
Asim Rais 07:33
I think you have an opportunity to change lives. So having a product idea or service, which you think adds potential and that has a really big impact, then go for that. For me, like do not take business as an opportunity to make money only. It's a great payoff, obviously. But if you are looking for that, then I think you are limiting yourself the ability to make the decision, and this is essential for every entrepreneur.
Gresham Harkless 08:04
Yeah, absolutely. And I think you know, when you have kind of like that, that I sometimes call it like a triple bottom line. Because obviously, you want to be able to generate revenue to be in business. But if you don't really have a way to measure, like the impact that you're having the reason why you're probably really doing the business or doing and creating the app or creating the product or service, you have the sight of that and sometimes you lose the focus on what really matters when it comes to creating a business.
Asim Rais 08:32
Yeah. That is important, yeah.
Gresham Harkless 08:34
Absolutely. So now I wanted to ask you my absolute favourite question, which is the definition of what it means to be a CEO. And we're hoping to have different quote unquote, CEOs on this show. So someone just being a CEO means to you.
Asim Rais 08:44
CEO means a lot. It means having an opportunity to inspire and develop entrepreneurship thinking and discuss with the people you're working with. So it feels like it means being a supporter man, pro leader, and guide. So it comes with a lot of responsibilities and a lot of challenges. But I think a part of myself believes that every person has an inner entrepreneur with them inside them. And as a CEO, I get to help them want to tap into that and put their ideas into action.
Gresham Harkless 09:28
Nice I like that because you sound like you have a lot of people that have certain ideas, but they don't know necessarily how to where to go from there. So you kind of get to tap into that entrepreneurial.
Asim Rais 09:39
Exactly, yes, exactly. This is our mindset this is what we are focusing on a lot, yeah.
Gresham Harkless 09:46
Yeah. I appreciate that so much because I to believe the exact same thing that we all have entrepreneurs within us a lot of reasons why we have that I am CEO podcast. So getting that opportunity, you know from your advantage point to be able to tap into that and help people have that imagination, that thing that they want to create, not sure how to do it, but you guys can help people do it is definitely very phenomenal.
Awesome, awesome, awesome. So I appreciate your time. Asim, and what I want to do is pass you the mic so to speak, just to see if there's anything additional, you can let our readers and listeners know. And then of course, how best they can get a hold of you and find out all the awesome things you guys are working on.
Asim Rais 10:22
I think if you're an entrepreneur who believes that you have the next big idea to change life, so I would suggest just go for it. Go with that. Go out there and start working on that. Get some light on your idea and do not wait for any sort of funding or like anybody who is who will come to you and rescue you. So start working on your idea and the Investment and the opportunity will come through for sure.
Gresham Harkless 10:52
Absolutely, yeah. And people that want to follow up with you what's the best way for them to do that?
Asim Rais 10:57
They can follow me on my Facebook as well as on Twitter as well.
Gresham Harkless 11:02
Okay, awesome. And we will have the links and information in the show notes as well too. But definitely, I appreciate that reminder because there is no perfect time to go for it to reach your goal to try to go after your dreams if you have a vision for something the best time to do it is now so definitely you know get to work on that. So thank you for that reminder again and I hope you have a phenomenal rest of the day.
Outro 11:23
Thank you for listening to the I am CEO podcast powered by Blue 16 media tune in next time and visit us at iam ceo.co I AM CEO is not just a phrase, it's a community. Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and everywhere you listen to podcasts, SUBSCRIBE And leave us a five-star rating grab ceogear@www.ceogear.co. This has been the I am CEO podcast with Gresham Harkless Thank you for listening.
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Do you want to learn effective ways to build relationships, generate sales and grow your business from successful entrepreneurs, startups and CEOs without listening to a long, long, long interview? If so, you've come to the right place. Gresham Harkless values your time and is ready to share with you precisely the information you're in search of. This is I am CEO podcast.
Gresham Harkless 00:29
Hello, hello. Hello, this is Gresh from the I am CEO podcast and I have a very special guest on the show today. I have Asim Rais of Tekrevol LLC. Awesome, it's awesome to have you on the show.
Asim Rais 00:39
Hey, How are you Gresham?
Gresham Harkless 00:42
Yeah, definitely great to have you on the show. I'm doing well. I hope you are too. And what I wanted to do was just read a little bit more about Asim, so you can hear about all the awesome things that he's doing. And he's the co founder and CTO of Tekrevol LLC. Asim has over a decade's worth of hands on experience in development, and enterprise digitalization and is an expert in next generation technology and software solutions. As a methodical leader with immaculate attention to the detail. His vision is to make a real difference in people's experience of technology through cutting edge innovations and progressive approach. Asim, are you ready to speak to the I am CEO community?
Asim Rais 01:20
Yes.
Gresham Harkless 01:20
Awesome. Let's do it. So I wanted to kick everything off and hear a little bit more about what I call your CEO story. And what led you to start your business?
Asim Rais 01:28
Yeah, sure. So starting your own company is never easy. In the beginning, you're faced with all kinds of challenges, risks and uncertainties which you could have never imagined. So I always knew I always wanted to play a bigger role, and wanted to create something valuable of me. So I have worked around 10 years in established app development companies. And when one day, the company I worked for found itself in the middle of the crisis, and they decided to shut down. Along with other people, I found myself jobless. And I did not appreciate that feeling of being jobless and uncertain about my future. So that was, that was the time when I decided to take matters in my own hand, and started my own company. And two years later, my partner and I have around 65 people working with us, and from three different offices across the globe. And we have been nominated 19 times and featured on platforms like Baltimore Sun, and we see farmers playing and polls. So, so far, this has been the most thrilling experience of my career. And it has changed my life completely.
Gresham Harkless 02:52
Yeah, absolutely. I can definitely see that I have been laid off myself. And I didn't like the feeling either. And I know that when it happened, I myself said I don't want that. I don't want to ever feel that feeling again. So I know how difficult that can be. But it's good that good things have come about from that it sounds like.
Asim Rais 03:08
Yeah.
Gresham Harkless 03:08
And so I wanted to drill a little bit deeper here a little bit more on what you're doing to support the clients you work with. Could you take us through that?
Asim Rais 03:17
Yeah, so like about business and product service today, if I had to really break down our business, the truth is that what we have the company is set up by the entrepreneurs, who get a kick out of helping other entrepreneurs. So our aim is not to just build a digital solutions, but to help businesses achieving sustainable growth and scalability. So using the emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence, machine learning blockchain, and integrated that into the mobile application, that is something which we do so in a short time. COBOL is an app development company that uses these kinds of technologies to help businesses.
Gresham Harkless 04:02
Absolutely, yeah, I think that a lot of times, we forget how important technology is to our business. And it's not like it's an one, you know, specific industries, or every single industry has just kind of talked about. So you always kind of need that and have an understanding of that and make sure you're doing that effectively to communicate.
Asim Rais 04:19
Exactly, exactly.
Gresham Harkless 04:21
Nice. So I wanted to drill down in here about what I call your secret sauce, and it could be for you personally or for your business. But what do you feel kind of sets you apart and makes you unique?
Asim Rais 04:33
Yeah, sure. So we just don't build technological product for clients. We use our own imagination to facilitate this digital transformation for the businesses, communities and lives. So like, it's a problem solving, aspect and approach which basically, can be found with every aspect of our organisation and that's basically a mentality that sets us apart from other players in the market. So we primarily focus on two different things. One is like the customer centric product development. And other one is a holistic approach of entrepreneurial mindset that help us to achieve some great results. So we use our own experience and passion for helping others come up and like bringing their ideas to the life. And then we can just go one, one step ahead and skill that further. So this is what we really we are very good at. And I think this is our USP.
Gresham Harkless 05:42
Yeah, absolutely, that makes so much sense. And I can, we can definitely see how those things overlap, especially that, you know, when you're trying to create solutions, or find solutions for problems, and you're able to do that that to me like is at the heart of what it means to even be an entrepreneur, because you're solving solutions for clients and for customers and helping them make the world a better place.
Asim Rais 06:03
Right, right.
Gresham Harkless 06:04
Awesome, awesome, awesome. So I wanted to switch gears a little bit. And I wanted to ask you for what I call a CEO hack. So this could be an app, a book or a habit that you have, but what's something that makes you more effective and efficient?
Asim Rais 06:15
So in my case, being a CEO, its always been the result of collective efforts of the people I surround myself. So for my, for me, the favourite resource would be the people that I work and the people who actually supported me and my vision, and my entrepreneurial journey. And even they allowed me to become this version of myself. So that is basically my family, my partners, and everybody associated with that role at this moment.
Gresham Harkless 06:52
Yeah, that makes so much sense. And I always say your environment will determine your attitude. So no matter how you know, successful, we want to be how much you know, we want to grow and create awesome things and do awesome things. If you don't have the family, friends, and that environment around you to help make sure that or increase the likelihood of you being successful. It's extremely difficult, not impossible, but it makes it a lot harder if you don't have that environment.
Asim Rais 07:16
Yes, yes, true.
Gresham Harkless 07:19
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. So now I wanted to ask you another question, which is a which is for a CEO nugget. And this is like a word of wisdom or a piece of advice. Or if you can happen to a time machine, what would you tell your younger business self?
Asim Rais 07:33
I think you have an opportunity to change lives. So having a product idea or the service, which you think adds potential and that has a really big impact, then go for that. For me, like do not take business as an opportunity to make money only. It's a great payoff, obviously. But if you are looking for that, then I think you are limiting yourself the ability to take the decision, and this is something which is essential for every entrepreneur.
Gresham Harkless 08:04
Yeah, absolutely. And I think you know, when you have kind of like that, that I sometimes call it like a triple bottom line. Because obviously you want to be able to generate revenue to be in business. But if you don't really have a way to measure, like the impact that you're having the reason why you're probably really doing the business or doing and creating the app or creating the product or service, you have the the sight of that and sometimes you lose the focus on what really matters when it comes to creating a business.
Asim Rais 08:32
Yeah. That is important, yeah.
Gresham Harkless 08:34
Absolutely. So now I wanted to ask you my absolute favourite question, which is the definition of what it means to be a CEO. And we're hoping to have different quote unquote, CEOs on this show. So someone just being a CEO means to you.
Asim Rais 08:44
CEO means a lot. Like it means having an opportunity to inspire and develop an entrepreneurship thinking and discuss with the people you're working with. So it feel like it's mean being a supporter man, pro leader, and the guide. So it comes with a lot of responsibilities and a lot of challenges. But I think a part of myself believe that every person has an inner entrepreneur with them inside them. And as a CEO, I get to help them want to tap into that and put their ideas into the action.
Gresham Harkless 09:28
Nice I like that because you sounds like you have a lot of people that have certain ideas, but they don't know necessarily how to where to go from there. So you kind of get to tap into that entrepreneurial.
Asim Rais 09:39
Exactly,yes, exactly. This is our mindset this is what we are focusing on a lot, yeah.
Gresham Harkless 09:46
Yeah. I appreciate that so much because I to believe the exact same thing that we all have an entrepreneurs within us a lot of reason why we have that I am CEO podcast. So getting that opportunity, you know from your advantage point to be able to tap into that and Help people have that imagination, that thing that they want to create, not sure how to do it, but you guys are able to help people do it is definitely a very phenomenal thing. Awesome, awesome, awesome. So I appreciate your time. Asim, and what I want to do is pass you the mic so to speak, just to see if there's anything additional, you can let our readers and listeners know. And then of course, how best they can get a hold of you and find out all the awesome things you guys are working on.
Asim Rais 10:22
I think if you're an entrepreneur and who believes that they have the next big idea to change life, so I would suggest just go for it. Go with that. Go out there and start working on that. Get some light to your idea and do not wait for any sort of funding or like anybody who is who will come to you and rescue you. So start working on your idea and the Investment and the opportunity will come through for sure.
Gresham Harkless 10:52
Absolutely, yeah. And people that want to follow up with you what's the best way for them to do that?
Asim Rais 10:57
They can follow me on my Facebook as well as on Twitter as well.
Gresham Harkless 11:02
Okay, awesome. And we will have the links and information in the show notes as well too. But definitely appreciate that appreciate that reminder because there is no perfect time to go for it to reach your goal is to try to go after your dreams if you have a vision for something the best time to do it is now so definitely you know get to work on that. So thank you for that reminder again and I hope you have a phenomenal rest of the day.
Outro 11:23
Thank you for listening to the I am CEO podcast powered by blue 16 media tune in next time and visit us at I am ceo.co I am CEO is not just a phrase, it's a community. Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and everywhere you listen to podcasts, SUBSCRIBE And leave us a five star rating grab ceogear@www.ceogear.co. This has been the I am CEO podcast with Gresham Harkless Thank you for listening.
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