Racing Cars & Building IT Firms Ft. Muhammad Raza Saeed | 287 | TBT

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In tonight’s conversation with our special guest, Muhammad Raza Saeed. What was his early life in Bahawalpur & education like? How did he manage to build a startup while studying? What is the journey of Confiz? What makes him stay & grow his company here in Pakistan? What is the headcount of Confiz currently? What is his experience with co-working spaces & work-from-home work ethic like? What does Confiz expertise in? How is this company different from others? The current situation of Confiz & what will it be in its future? Will Confiz be going IPO in the future? Why did he introduce a startup alongside PakWheels? What is PakWheels' mission? Real estate tax amnesty scheme Pakistan Vs. India? How does the infrastructure affect the growth of automobiles in Pakistan? Why is there a need for branded automobile workshop outlets in Pakistan? What’s the growth & profit rate of PakWheels? What will the growth of IT services & digital platforms look like over the next decade? How does he see the entire structural regime for the IT business? How does he see the future of Pakistan in 2050? Catch this and much more in tonight's episode.
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00:00 Tonight’s guest: Muhammad Raza Saeed
01:03 Raza’s early life & education
03:04 Growing up in Bahawalpur
04:22 Building a startup while studying
11:17 Starting Confiz
13:19 Journey of Confiz
15:37 What makes him stay & grow his company here in Pakistan?
17:20 What is the headcount of Confiz currently?
20:07 His experience with co-working spaces & work-from-home work ethic?
25:47 What does Confiz expertise in?
30:56 How is this company different from others?
31:56 The current situation of Confiz & what will it be its future?
39:48 Will Confiz be going IPO in the future?
47:24 Introducing a startup alongside PakWheels
53:32 What is PakWheels' mission?
56:31 Growth rate of automobile cars in Pakistan
1:01:03 Real estate tax amnesty scheme Pakistan Vs. India
1:04:59 How does the infrastructure affect the growth of automobiles in Pakistan?
1:10:02 The need for branded automobile workshop outlets in Pakistan
1:12:55 What’s the growth & profit rate of PakWheels?
1:16:14 If not Confiz what sort of company would Raza introduce?
1:20:48 His advice for the smaller agencies to grow
1:27:33 What will the growth of IT services & digital platforms look like over the next decade?
1:41:19 Problems that need to be solved
1:42:44 The need for digitization
1:46:43 How does he see the entire structural regime for the IT business?
1:53:55 How is Raza’s work-life balance?
1:57:05 His love for racing & rally racing
2:00:27 How does he see the future of Pakistan in 2050?
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[@ItachiUchiha-sp8lk]

Im a proud Confiz employee, Its motivating to see how he grew his company so much in such short amount of time.

[@AdilQayyumOfficial]

Being a techie in the industry for more than a decade now, this episode was brilliant! The amazing insights Raza shared around building the company, his thought process and all, commendable and really helpful. I don't know if it's about the time you upload the videos or what, but the channel and the videos are way too underrated man! Such information needs to be seen by millions for people to develop insightful thinking and bring the required change in the overall system! A regular on your podcast for as long as I can remember, lovin' the TBT Go series! Keep rocking mate!

[@pakoreans]

P😂❤p

[@Faizank97]

A true entrepreneur! Quite a wise man and very insightful thoughts about the IT industry. Loved to hear the guest.

[@faizanalvi3932]

im sure raza is a busy man and will never read this comment but if he does Pakwheels should have its version of used car financing where we essentially have a subscription service to the car and rent a car servicing(entire process of renting a car should be on the app with a time and date set for the use of the car ) which can expand into the weddings industry as well as consumer industry as well ( we see the model in the UK US where you rent a car from the airport and pick it up drive it and drop it off at the airport and the keys into a box and go on with your journey )

[@moosasarwar3118]

That actually is a great idea. Especially the wedding part. Renting cars has a notoriously bad reputation in Pakistan. You should pitch this idea to Suneel Munj as well.

[@faizanalvi3932]

@@moosasarwar3118 it doesn't disturb the dealers either it brings more business and makes it easier for them to find client

[@AliWadood]

What if someone rent the car that get into accident and customer don't pay how it will recover, so it it will leads to more fights etc.

[@faizanalvi3932]

@@AliWadood usually these rental companies have deposits and insurance to cover for the damage

[@junaidimran1715]

Muzammil Bhai I want to bring your attention on this comment please... Please Muzammil Bhai we need 2hr+ podcast completely related to automobiles and cars and bikes, please make that happen... We've got passion to watch podcasts upto 12hrs+ but as much as you're comfortable... Please make this happen, would make my day absolutely

[@jamilhussain7850]

Indeed, this is an insightful, motivational, and optimistic podcast. Its mind boggling at times to even imagine such progressive approach in our country to be taking place and having the ability to spread our IT problem solving services across borders and in return have influx dollars to our country while providing growth in our country. My salute to Raza saheb for sticking in this country and aiding in its progressive growth! I wish you all the best for your future ventures! - Respect from Canada

[@AbdulRehman-pp1un]

This is my first episode of tbh jisko maine pura suna hai. And what intelligent person raza saeed youth should follow these type of person steps. Great person 👏

[@MuhammadUsman-fv1ou]

Raza Saeed Sahab Is Not Only A Good Great Successful CEO ., But Also A Very Good Humble And Great Person 🙂👍 ..

[@IndoPakCanvas]

Syed Muzaamil does excellent work. Genuinely inquisitive yet allows guest to ponder question before answering. Not the typical snap Q & A podcast.

[@debaprasad9379]

Finally found a good channel to get knowledge about Pakistani businesses 🙂

[@ShaikhOmerAlmas]

We need more people like Raza Saeed, I think as he my elder he can mentor boys like me.

[@Vivek.101]

Today an indian automobile company (Pravaig) which is a start up launched its electric Suv which has a range of 500 km of range.

[@muhammadraffay719]

So?

[@m.zohaib8479]

Great man! Good for your country. May you prosper more

[@Vivek.101]

1:04:07 whenever I go outside I carry only my phone. No card No wallet No cash required anywhere. I dont remember when did I used an atm last time.

[@ibratnak]

How do you pay thelay walas?

[@Boyka488]

@@ibratnak they have a qr code of paytm which is linked to their bank account

[@amanjaiswal7065]

This is actually a mind boggling truth. We switched from wallets to just phones way to quickly . It's almost scary

[@amanjaiswal7065]

@@ibratnak bro , you have no idea. leave thela wala , even street hawkers have QR

[@durontooprotiroddho8316]

@@amanjaiswal7065 So India is becoming cashless society just like China

[@BlueEyedW0lf]

We would love to see Yasser Bashir, CEO of Arbisoft at TBT.

[@pps21april]

Not only samose wala Fruit Sabzi wala in Thela also carries QR in India

[@ibratnak]

Do all street-sellers carry QR? Do all customers pay cashless?

[@pps21april]

@@ibratnak yes , when we go to sabzi mandi 95% of payments are cashless Its been a long time we went to bank to collect cash

[@ibratnak]

@@pps21april surprising because currency to GDP percentage in India is 13% whereas in Pakistan it is 18% (so a 5% difference). But street-sellers don't use QR or fintech here even though there are plenty like EasyPaisa and Raast.

[@pps21april]

@@ibratnak Black money usually is in cash and there is plenty of it in india

[@amanjaiswal7065]

@@ibratnak just come to india, you'll be surprised. The thing is their 20 % of people you only use UPI . And rest 80% who use both UPI and cash. So every business/ shop has QR code cause he wouldn't want to loose 20 % of it's market share. Also many a times a person will pay using UPI when ever their is a change issue. For eg : I have to pay 2312 rupees. I'll either pay whole amount through UPI or 2000 through cash and 312 through UPI

[@razlink]

Very Nice person. We need one million people like him to succeed Pakistan.

[@HassanKhan-cu3tj]

I first ever saw raza saeed on Pakwheels forum when pakwheels didn’t have any yt channel , he was really passionate for cars back than too.

[@AbdullahFarrukh]

My first episode of TBH and I came here for Raza Saeed. What an Insightful man.

[@zaheerabbas8626]

Wonderful conversation. The good part was, host has lot of knowledge of fields on which he raised question s which in most of podcasts does not happen to seem.

[@faheemkhan01]

Please Saleem ghauri ko b lyky ayen kisi podcast me. IT industry k logon ko lyky ayen Pakistan k top software companies k.

[@umerali4u]

so this podcast was way better than Tkxel's CEO, Umair's pod cast. He seemed more engaging and genuine. I am just waiting for Muzammil to bring Devsinc CEO, Usman Asif. He's a true inspiration for all of the young CEOs out there.

[@talhashoaib8708]

Really impressed such a role model this guy is tbh .

[@Lahoredefence]

Mr Raza is very clear in his thoughts. Everyone should get benefit from the company instead of the company it's self. Great money comes with great responsibility. These are the thoughts and it's very good to see this podcast.

[@Waleedkkhan594]

Its was so much valuable conversion! As always 2 Hours well spent, Thank you

[@farazali2835]

Its amazing. These kind of entrepreneurs who have visions are much needed for our society.. hats off...

[@arhamhassan5590]

Very interesting and insightful. would love to see him again on TBT.

[@Awanzia]

We should support public transport, countries appreciating public transport are saving a lot in all aspects of a simpler easy and clean life....

[@DanishJalbani]

For sure one of the best podcasts I have heard till date. Brilliant job team

[@fahadhafeez213]

Very insightful and optimistic conversation. And you shouldn't have to worry about the time if the conversation flows.

[@muhammadhannanali8908]

Sirrrr thanks for uploading

[@hamzalari4366]

Watched the complete podcast.. Totally worth watching

[@AyazMayo]

I love this podcast, Raza Saeed was a mystery for me but now i knew him and inspired!

[@naseeraziz]

Very insightful podcast. Truly loved it!

[@ghiashaiderkhan7504]

raza or suneel bhai ek sath podcast ma ayen tb maza hai

[@AGTHESHAHEEN]

Its was so much valuable conversion. commendable and really helpful. I

[@shariqbawa4643]

Loved it! What a guy!!

[@ammaryasir110]

Nice Insights shared by Raza bhai, Hats off to you Muzammil bhai you are a Gem keep up the good work.

[@jhulelall642]

love you raza sir! btw i just emailed confiz my cv for react developer position.

[@asjad_ahmad]

A very insightful & articulated discussion. Raza seems like a very clear headed guy

[@akifraza5097]

Amazing conversation. I knew raza as some of pakwheels, i thought me might be some guy. But didnt knew this side of him. Loved the conversation amazing guy

[@champnumber1gmail]

i work in confiz, good to know about Raza bhai a little more.

[@MABDULLAH-tq7pi]

Great intellectual discussion!!!!

[@Sadamh2o]

Very insightful podcast

[@chaingang7071]

The problem is ’ trust’ in the society. When you don’t trust in the society you don’t invest, you don’t go cashless etc.

[@Welc797]

sir love you and your work is to good about the students

[@CC.Clothing]

great Inspiration , you are a genius Reza

[@m.zeeshannabi6254]

Loved it 👍

[@muhammadsalman4625]

GREAT PODCAST. 💙

[@SwagWaliSarkar]

Guy with great vision. Always wanted to hear his thoughts.

[@umarrabbani7274]

In the current negative environment, Muzamil you are always giving really logical & learning content❤.

[@JunaidMalik]

Beautiful Background 😍 Well done Wasif.

[@manidrumi636]

Sir Muhammad raza saeed is a legend

[@doorlasst293]

Man had been waiting for this

[@mmubashir1719]

An Insightful Podcast

[@qaiserbowler]

Bring Usman Asif, Devsinc CEO. We need to hear ppl who are more passionate about changing the defined norms.

[@user-es5xu9hq3q]

😮 واو انت كيكة تستحقين جائزة نوبل للسلام والنظافة

[@manidrumi636]

Waiting for part 2

[@noormuhammadkhan9744]

Keep it Up Muzammil bhai

[@yog-sadhna3415]

Muzamil the background looks so pretty

[@youngstartupspk9171]

watched 2 hrs podcast...it was a good experience though

[@monisbinzia456]

Very nice and decent person.

[@vloggingbymustafa]

Its just Amazing podcast... MashALLAH

[@notzul7138]

Why are u delaying the podcast with syed muzammil (other one)?

[@razisidiki6344]

Wish to discuss hurdles in I.T. Industry in Pakistan.

[@manidrumi636]

Please do a podcast with sir suneel and sir raza together

[@syedkabeerulhassan4371]

Would be much better if the questions by the host were a bit more concise (short)🙂

[@alizaidi2856]

If we put this in gong, Muzzamil speaks more than 70% of the times, which is very annoying. A 10mins question doesn’t make sense at all. Pls try to be more articulated in upcoming podcasts. Having said that, you’re doing an exceptional work. Salutes and kudos to you on such a content. We always wanted to listen to all of this. Thank you so much

[@ttdbitch2712]

Raza bhai mvp

[@Saifauthor]

Bhai krdo syed muzamil ki upload please

[@attiyaakhtar4359]

❤❤

[@haiderbasra6878]

😍

[@champnumber1gmail]

one point to note, the mic is blocking the face of the guest.

[@AbdulBari-vo1ye]

To good video

[@sirrumarr]

wao

[@danielkazmi2180]

Why aren't u uploading podcast with syed muzammil??😕

[@komailhussain5632]

Whyyyyyyyy ?;(;(;(

[@SulemanKhan008]

Do a podcast with suneel sarfraz munj Please muzammil bhai ❤️

[@abdulrafaywaheed1494]

Sir plz invite CEO devsinc

[@hamzamalick3771]

Muzammil, please do podcast with Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza,

[@architectworld786]

10:34 LMAO. I still get this dream that i have failed one paper

[@Pointofview_pov287]

i would like add one thing being subscriber and viewer that muzammil s mic should be bit down as we can see them properly that isnt big thing but watching continously it irritates alot

[@Abdullah-ul5jc]

Bhai jitna bhi lmba podcast ho koi msla nhi hai bhale 10 ghnte ka ho aur jb ek baat chl rhi ho aur usse doosri baat nikl jaye tou pehli wali baat jahan stop ho rhi hai woh likh len kionkeh is trhan ke podcast main har cheez informative aur important hoti hai

[@notzul7138]

Post the podcast with other muzammil!!

[@alishankhann]

He is not founder of pakwheels..the one and only Hanif bhatti is the founder of pakwheels

[@muhammadzeshan981]

Plz have a podcast with Engineer Muhammad Ali mirza plz pl

[@shaheerahmad5438]

Please Invite Usman Asif CEO DevsInc.

[@meowkitty3100]

Muzamil, literally why do speed up at the end?

[@muqaddar-me-zalat]

Please have session with befiler's CEO

[@AbhijitJoshitheone]

As an indian i can confirm that atleast in the top cities around 60%- 70% people dont use cash anymore..now I get surprised if I dont see a QR code at even at a local fruit seller or samosa seller ..it has truely gone to the lowest scale of businesses ..the change in the last 5 years is siimply incredible. I hardly use cash anymore may be once in a month or so

[@samwilliam2143]

Rahul gandhi zindabad

[@samwilliam2143]

#bharatjodo

[@AbhijitJoshitheone]

@@samwilliam2143 when it comes to digitization of india all parties are on the same page.

[@user-uu8pr2ho6v]

That is a good thing. Keep forward

[@ProfessorKk]

Invite to Sheikh Atif Please !

[@MohsinAli-wl9dc]

He more intelligent then suneel munj

[@muhammadaurangzeb7079]

Regarding the 17 cars for 1000 people in Pakistan, yes it is a very low number but do consider two major factors here: 1. Pakistan is one of the youngest countries in the world so hardly enough earning hands to buy a car 2. Women In Pakistan (half of population) are unemployed by a significant number compared to other countries

[@arsalch533]

Second annual

[@fahadhafeez213]

Who is the "Ali" he is referring to btw?

[@Omark711]

Ali Suneel Munj Sarfaraz

[@leo99380]

I was also trying tofind that Ali 😀

[@MuhammadUsman-fv5cs]

Ali Naqi CEO of Coeus Solutions. They started IT business together

[@fahadhafeez213]

@@MuhammadUsman-fv5cs thanks

[@ayeshaahmed19]

Why you are always so interested in early education particularly schools I have always observed .

[@test17email84]

India don't have 23-24 cars per thousand. india have 60 cars per thousand. Pak have 30 cars per thousand.

[@MuhammadImran-xj1hn]

Bro u talk to much i think guest need to talk as much u r talking Make it boring long long speech on every question by the host

[@merajuddin5083]

Chalo ye bunda ALLAH ka khauf rakhnay Wala bunda hay warna saray champion James bond atay hain

[@RabiaAslam-xn7zu]

Imran Khan zindabad ❤

[@asimkhan-yp9ip]

Sir num plz

[@gqtravelandtours1866]

atne lambe swal kr rha hay