How a Refugee Escaped Persecution to Become a Tech Multimillionaire in America | Ep 12 | Soul Boom
In this episode of Soul Boom, Rainn Wilson sits down with tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Payam Zamani. They explore Payam’s incredible journey from fleeing religious persecution in his home country for his Baháʼí faith to founding an incredibly successful tech company in the United States. Delving into themes of resilience, optimism, and the integration of spiritual principles in business, this conversation is both inspiring and thought-provoking. Discover how Payam’s experiences have shaped his approach to life and work, and learn why he believes in leading with love and intention.
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In this episode, we discuss:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Payam's Early Life & Religious Persecution
16:53 Payam’s Escape
20:22 Challenges of Refugee Life and Building a New Life in the U.S.
36:09 Founding AutoWeb and Achieving an IPO
47:28 Spiritual and Ethical Business Practices
50:25 Reflections on the American Dream and Capitalism
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Heartbreaking to hear about the horrible and violent persecution this man and other Bahai people endured. I can't stop thinking about how his own grandmother wouldn't touch him because of religious dogma.
Payam's story is inspirational on so many levels. I'm in the middle of his book right now and it's riveting. Great stuff Rainn!
God willing, I hope Wayfarer Productions will collaborate with Payam Zamani to make a film of his book. The story deserves to be told in wider and wider circles. Thank You, God 🙏🏽
What perseverance and spirit! Your story is inspirational Payam! Thank you for sharing it with us!
im iranian, borned into a muslim family but left the religion (secretly!) when I was 18. they teached us in school about how wrong and evil baha'is are. and that they are dirty and we shouldn't touch them or accept food from them. I'm just learning about what really this peaceful religion is about (27 years old) and I'm absolutely heartbroken and sorry. I'm really sorry for what Payam and all other members of Baha'i religion had to go through. hearing his story was very painful specially as an Iranian person.
@SoulBoom
4 күн бұрын
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@Banana12813
4 күн бұрын
Every religion has it's lunatic, I hope you don't judge Muslims because of this
@snd-fw6vg
3 күн бұрын
@@Banana12813 humanity comes first
@Banana12813
3 күн бұрын
@@snd-fw6vg for sure
@valeriesmith5780
3 күн бұрын
@@Banana12813 Not at all.
That was quite the interview.
Great episode and what an interesting guest/story! Can you please turn the lava lamp on in the background 😂
Loving this podcast. This guest is inspiring as well
Love this podcast and love the book. Awesome soul soldiering here
Loved the episode, i think u and Jordan Peterson would have a wonderfull interview! Keep it Up!
@dancoyle6911
4 күн бұрын
I don’t think Jordan Peterson is capable of a chill vibe. I don’t think Jordan Peterson is capable of having a conversation with someone he disagrees with, without turning it into a debate. I’ve never seen him do either of those things.