We recently had the opportunity to interview Amine Razak, Founder and CEO of FUTURES. Amine’s journey over these years, bridging the gaps in the education industry and eventually launching his business in the field, prioritized to fill the gaps, is nothing short of an inspiration. In his organization, Amine offers a perfect blend of top-notch educational content taught by renowned experts and cutting-edge training on various key aspects.
Amine played a crucial role in establishing the organization in its current position as a promising online educational company. In this interview, the CEO shares his profound insights on the company’s transformational journey, plans for the organization, and effective teamwork while offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Spark Behind The Journey
We started the interview by asking, “What prompted you to embark on your professional journey in this field?”
Amine shared, “Passionate about creating, I’ve always wanted to venture into entrepreneurship to address specific challenges. In 2019, I felt a real need for online education, particularly in specific sectors like online entrepreneurship, finance, real estate, etc. When I decided to launch my business that year, there was a scarcity of reliable information on these subjects and a lot of misinformation. The goal was to create a straightforward, affordable educational path for our users.”
A Glimpse Of Amine Razak’s Journey
We were intrigued to learn how Amine started back as an entrepreneur and became established in the industry. So, we asked, “Can you tell us about yourself and your company?”
Amine passionately responds, “I’m a 24-year-old entrepreneur from the southwest of France, originating from Moroccan immigration and a working-class family. I’ve harbored ambitious dreams since childhood. Starting my entrepreneurial journey early, I quickly specialized in e-commerce. In 2019, I founded Futures, an online learning platform spanning various sectors like online entrepreneurship, finance, and real estate. The idea was to offer advanced, simple, and comprehensive online education in an accessible manner.”
Bursting Myths
It’s high time that certain prevalent misconceptions in the industry need to be addressed. So, we asked, “What is the most common misconception about your industry or role that you would like to address?”
Amine responded, “It’s amusing, but when discussing online opportunities in emerging sectors in 2023, some people quickly associate the term “scam” with it. I believe there’s a greater need to educate people about these environments, which, although having their drawbacks and scams, remain genuine means of development, especially in the face of the current economic crisis.”
Adaptability Amidst Challenges
Challenges are a part of every business, and mitigating the same matters the most. We asked, “What have been the main challenges for your company? How did you overcome them?”
“Successfully conveying that it’s now essential to educate oneself and grow beyond one’s current work or study is a significant challenge. In a way, we need to educate our community to make them understand the importance of continuous learning. Education begets education, as they say.” He shared.
Plans We Asked Amine Razak
We further asked, “Tell us about your professional goals and how you plan to achieve them.”
Amine continued, “Our goal is to impact the lives of one million people worldwide. To achieve this, the challenge is to offer our training platform globally. Currently available only in French, we plan to provide comprehensive training in more than three additional languages by 2024.”
Effective Teamwork
Instilling strong teamwork within the company is paramount for its success. So, we asked, “How do you encourage collaboration and teamwork within your organization or group?”
He shared, “I adopt a participatory management style where everyone has a say. It’s crucial that, regardless of your position, you can share your ideas with the group. This strengthens everyone’s commitment to the project.”
Future Of The Industry
With fast-paced transformations within the industry, we wanted to learn Amine Razak’s view on the shape of the industry in the coming times. So, we asked, “How do you envision the future of your industry or field in the next 5 to 10 years?”
He asserts, “I’m convinced that our industry is only at the beginning, and real growth will commence from 2024. More and more people are realizing the importance of education in various fields. Since COVID-19, something has changed; remote work has become the norm, and learning and working from home is now entirely logical. Here lies our opportunity.”
Current Services
“Would you like to discuss your services/products with our visitors?”
Amine shared, “Certainly, we offer packs of online courses in various domains. You can learn through our video academies, daily live conferences with our coaches, participate in discussion groups, and visit our website too.”
Words Of Wisdom For Beginners
We ended the interview by asking, “Do you have advice for those starting in this sector?”
“My advice would be to work, always more than others. There’s no secret; only a repetition of actions will help you achieve your goals. Failure is part of the adventure; don’t reject it, but consider it a lesson to improve you. The industry is evolving rapidly, and the ability to adapt and learn continually is crucial for success.” Amine concluded.
Connect with Amine Razak on LinkedIn.
Find FUTURES on LinkedIn or visit their website to learn more.
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