Malek Akram

Entrepreneur. Business Strategist Lifelong learner. Passionate about building systems, solving meaningful problems, and creating opportunities.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

The biggest waste in the world isn’t money.

It’s human potential that never gets the chance to become something.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

Every time I learn something new, I ask myself one question:

“How can this create opportunities for someone else?”

That’s a much more interesting question than, “How can this only benefit me?”

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

Every generation gets one opportunity that changes everything.
I believe ours is the ability to build businesses from a laptop and an internet connection.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

The future belongs to people who remove barriers, not people who build more of them.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

Read more. Complain less. Build something. Repeat.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

@garyvee Meanwhile I’m in my 30s acting like the deadline was yesterday.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

If you could redesign online selling for Africa from scratch, what’s the first thing you’d change?

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

I just finished listening to a podcast with @amasad on the Muslim Founder Podcast.

For years, I admired @Replit because of what it made possible. But after hearing Amjad’s story, I have a completely different level of respect for him.

I learned about his family’s journey, the years of struggle, and how he chose to stand for what he believed was right, even when it came at a personal and professional cost. Many people would have stayed silent. He didn’t.

It reminded me that behind every great company is a story most people never hear. We often admire success without understanding the sacrifices, convictions, and hardships that made it possible.

When someone is willing to stand for what they believe is right, especially when it costs them something, they deserve respect.

If you haven’t listened to his story yet, I highly recommend it. It gave me a new perspective not just on Replit, but on the man behind it.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

Honor is earned through hard work. Success doesn’t come from excuses, comfort, or endless sleep. Every meaningful achievement demands sacrifice. Wherever greatness exists, hardship stands beside it. Most people want the reward. Few are willing to pay the price.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

Some of the brightest people in the world spend years building products that make someone else incredibly wealthy.

They have the talent to create their own, but many never take that leap.

Maybe the biggest gap isn’t skill.

It’s ownership.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

One thing I realized recently: when you are deep in a field, you assume everyone knows what you know. Being around AI every day makes you think the world understands what’s happening. But when you actually talk to people and businesses, you realize many still don’t know what AI can do for them. That’s why I don’t believe we are even at the beginning of the AI revolution yet. There is still a huge gap between what AI can do and what people actually know.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

One important lesson I learned from Bitcoin: patience beats emotions.

I believe Bitcoin needs to test the $49K level. If it reaches that area, I’ll watch how the market reacts and decide whether it makes sense for me to buy or not.

I’ve seen many people rush into Bitcoin after hearing promises of guaranteed wealth. Some bought near $100K believing it could only go higher.

The market teaches you humility. You don’t win by chasing hype you win by learning, managing risk, and staying disciplined.

Not financial advice. Just sharing my experience.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

The internet changed the world, but many parts of Africa were late to fully benefit from that revolution. Now another major shift is happening: AI.

This time, the gap could become even bigger if access is limited.

Imagine every African child having access to a laptop, affordable internet, and AI tools that allow them to learn, create, build businesses, and solve problems. A student in a small town could have access to the same technology as someone anywhere in the world.

The future may not only belong to large corporations. We are already seeing the rise of the creator economy, where individuals can build companies, create content, develop products, and reach millions without traditional gatekeepers.

AI has lowered the barrier to creation. The question is no longer only who has the biggest resources, but who has access, imagination, and the ability to use these tools.

Governments that understand this shift can create computer centers, provide access, and prepare young people for the next economy. The countries that embrace this early may create a new generation of builders and innovators.

Missing the AI revolution could create a much bigger economic gap than missing the internet revolution.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

As a Replit user, I remember when I first started using it, it was very different. Now it can actually interact and build with you. It’s interesting to think that our interactions with these tools are becoming part of creating another mirror of human knowledge. Watching it happen is amazing.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

@patrickbetdavid I agree with this. The crazy thing is, years ago access was the biggest advantage. Some people got a head start just because they were in the right place. Today, the interne, AI basically gave the whole world the same library. The question is who is actually using it?

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

The world has changed, but many people are still preparing for the old one.

For decades, the formula was simple: go to school, get a degree, get a job, and stay there. That era is fading.

Companies today care less about titles and more about what you can build, solve, and deliver. Your skills and proof of work matter more than ever.

Social media came first and created a world where billions of people became consumers while their data, behavior, and attention were collected. Now AI has arrived in a world full of information and is being used to automate tasks, businesses, and jobs.

Self-driving technology, AI coding, and automation are already here. Many jobs built around repetition will change.

The next competition is not humans vs humans. It is humans who understand technology vs those who ignore it.

The people who adapt will lead. The people who don’t will struggle.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

More than 40 years ago, I arrived in Chicago in search of an idea. I was a young man looking for purpose, who believed deeply in America, was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, and wanted to be a part of something larger. The America I believed in was one where everyone has opportunity, everyone is seen, everyone belongs—because that was an America that had a place for me, too.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

Congratulations on this historic milestone. Becoming the longest-serving Prime Minister in Somalia’s history is something that deserves recognition.

But beyond the title, I believe the biggest achievement has been working with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and carrying out the mandate given to you. In a country rebuilding institutions, security, and stability after decades of challenges, cooperation between leaders is not easy and that deserves respect.

My advice is: continue supporting your President and continue building Somalia. The next year is important, and the foundation being created today will shape the future.

If you continue serving with dedication, history will remember this chapter, and perhaps one day you can take the next responsibility of leading Somalia as President.

Somalia moves forward when its leaders work together. 🇸🇴

[Hamza Abdi Barre @HamzaAbdiBarre]

My beloved people of Somalia,
Today marks a special moment in our nation's journey and in my own life of public service.

As we celebrate four years since the formation of the DanQaran Government, I am deeply humbled by the trust that the Somali people have placed in us and by the opportunity to serve our beloved nation. This day, 15 June 2026, also carries a historic significance.

By completing four full years in office since my appointment, I have become the longest-serving Prime Minister in the history of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

I receive this milestone not as a personal achievement, but as a testament to the growing maturity, stability, and resilience of our democratic institutions.

The true achievement is not the length of service, but what that service has delivered for the people of Somalia.

Four years ago, when President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud entrusted me with the responsibility of leading the government, we committed ourselves to a simple but profound mission: to serve the Somali people and advance the national interest.

Together, we set out to strengthen our institutions, improve security, expand public services, create opportunities for our youth, empower women, rebuild infrastructure, and restore Somalia's place in the region and the world. Today, we can proudly say that Somalia has made meaningful progress.

We witnessed historic debt relief that unlocked new opportunities for economic growth.

We secured the lifting of the decades-long arms embargo. Somalia joined the East African Community and took its seat on the United Nations Security Council. We expanded education, recruited thousands of teachers, strengthened healthcare services, modernised government systems, advanced digital identification, improved infrastructure, and expanded support for vulnerable communities.
These accomplishments belong to every Somali citizen.
They belong to the soldier defending our nation.
They belong to the teacher shaping our future.

They belong to the farmer, the fisherman, the entrepreneur, the civil servant, the mother raising her family, and the young person striving to build a better tomorrow.
As we approach the 66th anniversary of our independence, we are reminded that nation-building is not measured in years alone. It is measured in the lives we improve, the opportunities we create, and the hope we inspire.

Our work is not finished.
There are still challenges before us. There are still dreams waiting to be fulfilled. There are still communities that need greater opportunity and development.

But I remain confident because I have seen the strength of the Somali people.
I have seen a nation that refuses to give up.
I have seen citizens who continue to believe in a better future.

I have seen a Somalia that is rising.
I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to H.E President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for his leadership and partnership, to the Council of Ministers, members of Parliament, regional leaders, civil servants, security forces, development partners, and most importantly, the people of Somalia.
Thank you for your trust.
Thank you for your support.

Thank you for allowing me the honour of serving our nation during this historic chapter.

The road ahead remains long, but our destination is clear: a peaceful, prosperous, democratic, and united Somalia.
Together, we have made history.
May Allah bless the Federal Republic of Somalia and its people.
Thank you.

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

The biggest misunderstanding about AI right now is that people think the future belongs to the person who knows the best prompt.

I don’t think that’s true.

AI is a tool.

A powerful one.

But the person behind the tool matters more.

I see a lot of people online saying:

“You can build anything in one day.”

Maybe you can create a prototype.

Maybe you can create a demo.

But building something real — something people trust, use, and depend on — requires much more.

It requires a mind that can sit with a problem.

A mind that can research.

A mind that can think through thousands of possibilities.

A mind that can keep going when the excitement disappears.

The people who create things that change the world are not only talented.

They have curiosity.
They have discipline.
They have patience.
They have the ability to focus.

Believing in an idea does not mean ignoring reality.

The strongest builders believe deeply, but they also test everything.

They study.
They adjust.
They listen.
They improve.

AI is going to change many industries.

The first areas affected will likely be repetitive tasks — things that follow patterns, repeat processes, or require the same answers every day.

That means the future advantage will move toward higher-value thinking:

Problem solving.
Creativity.
Strategy.
Decision making.
Building.

The next competition will not only be about who has access to technology.

It will be about who can learn, adapt, and use technology better.

A person’s brain can grow.

Skills can be developed.

Knowledge can be gained.

But it requires a person who is willing to change.

AI gives people more power than any generation before.

The question is:

Who will actually use that power?

[Malek Akram @malekakrim]

Mr Prime Minister, protecting children is important, but the focus should also be on the environment they are entering. A conversation with social media companies should start with reducing the reach of bad actors who spread hate, division, and harmful content. If platforms prioritize educational, positive, and responsible creators, young people can use social media as a tool to learn, grow, and explore the world safely.