From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Khalil El-Amin's Journey from Side Hustler to AI Tech Startup Cofounder with Nichefire
08/14/23 • 64 min
Who said 'Once an athlete, always an entrepreneur'? No one? Well, that’s about to change with our podcast guest today! We sat down with Khalil El-Amin, former University of Cincinnati football player, who as a senior played in the Orange Bowl. He is now the marketing genius behind Nichefire, a tech start-up that’s disrupting the data game.
With his keen eye for detail and a relentless entrepreneurial spirit, Khalil shared some insightful tips on how to turn a side hustle into a full-blown profitable business. From bootstrapping with partners who have coding skills to hustling in the gig economy, Khalil has navigated the choppy waters of entrepreneurship with grit and persistence.
Let's jog down memory lane as we relive the formidable years of Khalil's life on the UC football field. Sharing some cherished moments from his junior year, Khalil sheds light on the undeniable bond between the city and its undying love for Bearcats football. We also delved into the stories of UC alumni like Jason Kelce, celebrating their success and the indomitable UC spirit.
But it wasn't all gridiron glory. Khalil opened up about his journey , the challenges he faced growing up, and how being amidst a group of friends, all with the same goal to win, propelled him to scale new heights. His message is clear: surround yourself with success, and it will rub off on you. From building a successful tech team to developing a winning strategy, Khalil shares insider tips on what it takes to make it in the tech world. So, tune in, sit back and get ready for a conversation that blends sports, success, and start-ups like never before.
About Nichefire
Nichefire is an AI-powered marketing analytics company. We believe that better consumer and competitive insights mean better decisions. Nichefire’s Artificial Intelligence collects millions of data-points on brands’ digital marketing strategies, categorizes it, and delivers action plans and recommendations to help optimize your marketing strategies.
What Now?
As you're inspired to embark on your own side hustle journey after listening to this episode, you might wonder where to start or how to make your vision a reality. That's where our trusted partner, Reversed Out Creative comes in.
Specializing in strategic branding and digital marketing, Reversed Out Creative is an advertising agency dedicated to helping you turn your side hustle into your main hustle. With a team of experienced professionals and a track record of helping clients achieve their dreams, they are ready to assist you in reaching your goals.
To find out more about how they can elevate your side hustle, visit www.reversedout.com today and start your journey towards success. Our blog is also full of great information that we work hard on to provide you with a leg up on the competition. We also recently launched our YouTube Channel, Marketing Pro Trends, which summarizes all of our blog posts.
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Who said 'Once an athlete, always an entrepreneur'? No one? Well, that’s about to change with our podcast guest today! We sat down with Khalil El-Amin, former University of Cincinnati football player, who as a senior played in the Orange Bowl. He is now the marketing genius behind Nichefire, a tech start-up that’s disrupting the data game.
With his keen eye for detail and a relentless entrepreneurial spirit, Khalil shared some insightful tips on how to turn a side hustle into a full-blown profitable business. From bootstrapping with partners who have coding skills to hustling in the gig economy, Khalil has navigated the choppy waters of entrepreneurship with grit and persistence.
Let's jog down memory lane as we relive the formidable years of Khalil's life on the UC football field. Sharing some cherished moments from his junior year, Khalil sheds light on the undeniable bond between the city and its undying love for Bearcats football. We also delved into the stories of UC alumni like Jason Kelce, celebrating their success and the indomitable UC spirit.
But it wasn't all gridiron glory. Khalil opened up about his journey , the challenges he faced growing up, and how being amidst a group of friends, all with the same goal to win, propelled him to scale new heights. His message is clear: surround yourself with success, and it will rub off on you. From building a successful tech team to developing a winning strategy, Khalil shares insider tips on what it takes to make it in the tech world. So, tune in, sit back and get ready for a conversation that blends sports, success, and start-ups like never before.
About Nichefire
Nichefire is an AI-powered marketing analytics company. We believe that better consumer and competitive insights mean better decisions. Nichefire’s Artificial Intelligence collects millions of data-points on brands’ digital marketing strategies, categorizes it, and delivers action plans and recommendations to help optimize your marketing strategies.
What Now?
As you're inspired to embark on your own side hustle journey after listening to this episode, you might wonder where to start or how to make your vision a reality. That's where our trusted partner, Reversed Out Creative comes in.
Specializing in strategic branding and digital marketing, Reversed Out Creative is an advertising agency dedicated to helping you turn your side hustle into your main hustle. With a team of experienced professionals and a track record of helping clients achieve their dreams, they are ready to assist you in reaching your goals.
To find out more about how they can elevate your side hustle, visit www.reversedout.com today and start your journey towards success. Our blog is also full of great information that we work hard on to provide you with a leg up on the competition. We also recently launched our YouTube Channel, Marketing Pro Trends, which summarizes all of our blog posts.
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As you're inspired to embark on your own side hustle journey after listening to this episode, you might wonder where to start or how to make your vision a reality. That's where our trusted partner, Reversed Out Creative comes in.
Specializing in strategic branding and digital marketing, Reversed Out Creative is an advertising agency dedicated to helping you turn your side hustle into your main hustle. With a team of experienced professionals and a track record of helping clients achieve their dreams, they are ready to assist you in reaching your goals.
To find out more about how they can elevate your side hustle, visit www.reversedout.com today and start your journey towards success. Our blog is also full of great information that we work hard on to provide you with a leg up on the competition. We also recently launched our YouTube Channel, Marketi
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As you're inspired to embark on your own side hustle journey after listening to this episode, you might wonder where to start or how to make your vision a reality. That's where our trusted partner, Reversed Out Creative comes in. Specializing in strategic branding and digital marketing, Reversed Out Creative is an advertising agency dedicated to helping you turn your side hustle into your main hustle. With a team of experienced professionals and a track record of helping clients achieve their dreams, they are ready to assist you in reaching your goals. To find out more
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Side Hustle City - From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Khalil El-Amin's Journey from Side Hustler to AI Tech Startup Cofounder with Nichefire
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Welcome to Side Hustle City
Speaker 2and thanks for joining us . Our goal is to help you connect to real people who found success turning their side hustle into a main hustle , and we hope you can too . I'm Adam Kaler . I'm joined by Kyle Stevie , my co-host . Let's get started , all right ? Welcome back , everybody to the Side Hustle City pod
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