HAMMAD SIDDIQUI

I redefine business strategy and branding for startup founders and corporate professionals. Over the years, LinkedIn, branding and business strategy has become my forte. At the age of 55, I quit my job after 36 years of corporate career, working in 12 countries. In 2020 I started my transformational journey as a coach and digital creator.

Currently working on three exciting projects: Canada Startup Association where I am helping Canadian Startups grow globally, my Solopreneurship Coaching and Consulting where I am helping my clients in brand building and starting their Solopreneurship careers and my LinkedIn Management Agency. 

Startups, business strategy and eLearning are three topics close to my heart. For over 36 years, I have helped countless clients in achieving excellence in growth and personal branding. 

Canada Startup Association: A membership not for profit organization that helps Canadian Startups in growth and going international. 

My eLearning projects are targeted towards creating online learning programs, personalized coaching and corporate mentoring. 

I am a strong believer in building powerful personal brands. For corporate professionals as well as for Startups, personal branding is an essential element that can ensure professional growth. 

The truth is that in today’s world LinkedIn is the most powerful personal branding tool. 

I grew my business on LinkedIn. 

Making things complicated for clients is the way to make more money, but I believe in simplicity. 

Keeping things simple works for me. 

I do the same with my clients, I have SIMPLIFIED the use of LinkedIn for Job Search, personal branding and building online business. 

Over the years, I have helped hundreds of Senior Executives in LinkedIn optimization and technical support, most of them work for global corporations. 

LinkedIn is growing leaps and bounds and rolling out new features backed by the power of Generative AI. The opportunity is in your hands to make the best use of SIMPLE Techniques. 

I want you to become in-charge of your professional branding.  

Let’s talk, I will keep it simple! 

In 1990, I started my career at British Foreign Office. Served as Head of Trade with British FCO in Pakistan and next as Regional Director at the Center for International Private Enterprise (an affiliate of US Chamber of Commerce). 

I love Canada, now my home!

I have authored three books which will help you immensely in understanding the tips and trick of using LinkedIn easily and effectively.

Visit canadastartups.co - Join us today or visit linkedinimpact.com

Founder and Executive Director 

As the Founder Executive Director, I am on a mission to help new startups coming to Canada so that they start progressing quickly in the ecosystem.

LinkedIn Post Impressions are Dead. 

Everyone is struggling. My question is: Is LinkedIn helping creators by suppressing visibility? 

Obviously not. 

This is what I wrote to them: 

How LinkedIn distributes content - That's a major issue. 

I see some not so good content (I actually wanted to say rubbish content) - goes viral and some great knowledge content does not get far. 

To me its not the content issue anymore - Its the distribution issue. 

For example, newsletter - Now LinkedIn does not push newsletter to every subscriber - Who came with this idea of rationing? In my view every subscriber must get the newsletter. 

To me the bigger issue is again distribution of content - That needs fixing! 

This message was supported by Bobby Umar too. 

He added: Agreed 100%. People who subscribe to my newsletter or my company page actually WANT to get the content, yet they don't always get it or see it. Never understood that aspect. They get frustrated and DM me and I don't know what to say. 

Last point:  I think the new distribution algorithm is harming us - We create so that people read - Crap is going far - Quality is not being pushed by the algorithm! 

If you agree, REPOST and Share your thoughts in Comments.

HAMMAD  SIDDIQUI

Executive Director & Startup Advisor | Founder | Business Strategist for Social Branding on LinkedIn | Authored 3 Books

Stop Waiting for "The Right Time" - Founders do not wait. 

They execute using this 5-steps framework. 

Stop planning to see the "perfect" moment.

Moment of Peak Confidence doesn't exist. 

And success is not reserved for the most talented or the most prepared; it belongs to the people who are willing to be messy, stay consistent, and execute while everyone else is still overthinking.

If you are tired of standing still, here is your 5-step action plan to stop dreaming and start doing. 

1. Kill the "Perfection" Delusion
Perfectionism is just procrastination in a fancy suit. When you insist on everything being perfect before you launch, you aren't being high-standard; you’re being afraid.

The Action: Adopt the "Version 1.0" mindset. Whether it’s a business, a fitness journey, or a creative project, your goal is to get it out of your head and into the real world. You cannot improve what doesn't exist. Launch poorly, then iterate.

2. Practice "Productive Ignorance"
We live in an era of information overload. We think we need to read ten books and watch fifty tutorials before we take the first step. This leads to "analysis paralysis."

The Action: Stop consuming and start creating. Give yourself a 24-hour window to gather the bare minimum information needed to take one step. Once that step is taken, move to the next. Learn "just-in-time" rather than "just-in-case."

3. Build a "Bias for Action"
The difference between high achievers and everyone else is the gap between the thought and the trigger. High achievers have a very short fuse between having an idea and taking an initial action.

The Action: Use the 5-Second Rule. The moment you have an instinct to act on a goal, count 5-4-3-2-1 and physically move. If you don't act within that window, your brain will kill the idea with excuses.

4. Optimize Your Environment, Not Your Willpower
Willpower is a finite resource. If you have to fight your environment every day to get work done, you will eventually lose.

The Action: Audit your surroundings. If you want to write, leave your laptop open on your desk the night before. If you want to eat healthy, clear the junk out of your pantry today. Make the "good" habits the path of least resistance.

5. Focus on the Process, Not the Prize
The "big win" is a byproduct of boring, daily repetitions. If you only focus on the end goal, you’ll get discouraged when it doesn’t happen in a week.

The Action: Set "Input Goals" rather than "Output Goals." Instead of saying "I want to lose 20 pounds," say "I will walk for 30 minutes every day." You have 100% control over your inputs. Win the day, and the year will take care of itself.

The Bottom Line

The world is full of talented people who never started.

I am sure you do not want to be in that league! 

Your Challenge: Pick one thing you’ve been putting off.Spend the next 15 minutes taking the first physical action toward it. 

Go.

I became a founder very late in my life. (at 58 years). 

Most founders I have worked with (or have mentored) are pretty young. 

They are inspiring, full of passion and energy. 

Almost everyone drove success by using this trio:

Talent + Timing + Action 

READ the newsletter - REPOST, share your story in comments.

I am a firm believer in this "Actions Bring Rewards" I have spent over 20 years working inside the startup founder ecosystem. I have sat across the ta

Open article: What 10 entrepreneurs did differently after hitting rock bottom by HAMMAD SIDDIQUI • 4 min read

What 10 entrepreneurs did differently after hitting rock bottom

None of this existed 3 years ago 👇

89,000 followers.
50,000 newsletter subscribers.
6,000+ students and clients across the globe.



No ads.
No shortcuts.
No viral hacks.
 
Just content every single day. 

Conisistency is painful, but rewarding. 

The first 90 days feel pointless.

You post → Crickets.
You engage → Nothing.
You wonder if anyone is even reading.

They are.

They are just not ready yet.

LinkedIn is a compounding machine.

Week 1 — you plant a seed.
Month 3 — you see a sprout.
Month 6 — people start noticing.

Year 1 — opportunities come to you.
Year 2 — you become the go-to person in your niche.
Year 3 — the numbers above become your reality.

The people who quit at week 8?

They never saw what week 52 had waiting for them.


I didn't just build an audience.

I built:

→ A personal brand that works while I sleep
→ A newsletter that lands in 50,000 inboxes
→ A community of founders, professionals & leaders who trust my voice
→ A business where clients come to me

All of it started with a single post.

Then another.
Then another.

Consistency compounds → Becomes Invisble Wealth 

Start before you are ready.
Post before it's perfect.
Show up before you feel qualified.

To win the game, staying in the game is essential. 

Drop a 🌱 in the comments.

I read every single one.

♻️ Repost this to someone who almost gave up on LinkedIn last week.
And follow me for real strategies on personal branding and LinkedIn growth.

Startups Would Love this one.. 
Warren Buffett is one of the smartest money creator in business.

He challenged himself.
He made money.
He diversified.

Built wealth.

Can you build wealth and enjoy freedom in your jobs?

In my 36 years of corporate career, I made money and did some savings, but learned that real wealth can only be built in a business.

And freedom - jobs don’t provide any.
Jobs have micro-competition, that’s mentally draining and a total energy waster.

Working 9-5 is not enough challenging.

Corporate life is not enough challenging.

9-5 is a great comfortzone.
Your salary is a comfort trap.

I challenged myself in 2020.

10x freedom + wealth.

Challenge yourself a bit.

Start a side hustle in 2026 or go a step more, build a startup! 

Ready?

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AsFi Immigration Consulting Services

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

Assisting individuals, families and businesses for temporary and permanent pathways for Canadian Immigration

RCIC-IRB

EduQUEST Hub

•	Directing business development efforts, driving revenue growth, and fostering key partnerships through strategic collaborations.
•	Managing overall business growth and operations from startup to scaleup, contributing to over 200% revenue growth in two years.
•	Directing project management initiatives, driving revenue generation through strategic collaborations and partnerships.
•	Overseeing budgeting and financial planning processes, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial health.
•	Hiring, training, and managing team members to drive revenue generation and ensure project success.
•	Hosted a successful Silicon Valley Bootcamp, uniting leading financial and telco sponsors, innovators, and educators from Silicon Valley with budding entrepreneurs from Cambodia.
•	Organized the first EdTech panel discussion and conference in collaboration with Digital Cambodia.
•	Coordinating motivational talks, conferences, and seminars to guide students toward overseas higher education, and supported the Robotics Cambodia initiative.
•	Spearheaded marketing campaigns, go-to-market strategies, social media planning, and public relations efforts for the organization.
•	Directing comprehensive startup initiatives, encompassing product-market fit analysis, MVP creation, investor presentations, and entrepreneur boot camps.
•	Managing projects and cultivating relationships with CXOs to foster business growth and development.

Director of Business Development

SAASPro Inc.

Assisting individuals, families and businesses in planning for their retirement, financial planning, insuring their future and create wealth.
Assisting travelers in insuring their stay either as visitors or under super-visa

Clinosol Research Inc.

Clinosol specializes in providing certificate courses in clinical research to students to help them become career-ready professionals and offers placement assistance by partnering with leading companies in the life-science industry
We train students to be the best
Clinosol provides the latest and most relevant training courses in Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Clinical SAS, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Writing, Clinical SAS, CDISC SDTM and relevant Business skills - so you can be the best!
Career assistance
We offer a number of complementary courses that teach you additional skills to equip your resume with, such as Business Skills - including Communication skills, Office software and Networking skills. We also offer placement assistance for students.

Managing Partner

Nova World Immigration Services Inc

•	Managed recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members, enhancing sales capabilities and performance.
•	Led global business expansion initiatives, collaborating with the CEO and other directors to drive revenue generation and market growth.
•	Implemented technology solutions for streamlined case management, reporting, and business tracking.
•	Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective follow-up and comprehensive training programs.

Director Of Business Development

Pathmazing

•	Conducted interviews with key stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives.
•	Assisted in project planning to ensure timely and successful completion.
•	Provided strategic and operational excellence to drive business growth.

Advisory Board and Management Consultant

Thakral Group - Cambodia

•	Organized quarterly meetings between the Singapore head office and the CEO to review performance metrics and track progress toward strategic objectives.
•	Recruited and developed high-performing sales, marketing, presales, and services teams, driving incremental revenue and enhancing customer satisfaction.
•	Oversaw overall P&L, achieving the highest topline and bottom-line results in the organization's 25-year history in Cambodia.
•	Directed the successful grand opening of Cambodia's first Apple Premium store, managing the entire PR strategy, and achieving the highest opening sales.
•	Hosted multiple launch events, training sessions, and channel discussions for OEM vendors.
•	Represented the company and country's growth strategy at international forums to secure new partnership associations.
•	Managed end-to-end delivery of projects for FinTech and business productivity solutions.
•	Oversaw business analysis to ensure project delivery met customer requirements, achieved successful UAT, and adhered to the project management cycle.

Country Manager - Business Operations

Responsible for generating revenue and margin in the Large and mid market for Eastern India.
Need to sell Technology with Innovating HP products in Server, Storage and Networking Space.

ESSN Account Manager - TSG Group

Lenovo Group Ltd

Roles & Responsibilities:
Handling Direct Large enterprise vertical for Western region of India (Mumbai, Pune and Gujarat). 
Planning and implementing Business plans & targets. 
Forecasting business trend and implementing strategies to achieve targets.

Inside Sales Account Manager

Accenture

Learn the skills, process and technology used to perform clinical data validation by using Oracle Clinical, Oracle RDC 
Communicate with the Data management liaisons and clinical scientist to fix study specific issues.
Helping Clinical Data Validation Expert (CDVX) to build different study quality checks tracker.

Organization

Senior Process Associate

Forward-thinking professional with several years of experience enhancing sales, organizational leadership, and client-relationship management. Talented at strategically pursuing new business opportunities and capitalizing on emerging market trends. Exceptional business acumen and history of achieving remarkable channel growth with results-oriented approaches. Recognized for guiding teams to success through coaching, sales technique training,g and revenue target achievement.

Passionate to interact with students, budding entrepreneurs, and businesses assisting them in their business strategy, growth and operations.

Reachable at ashish.fitkariwala@gmail.com for any inquiries.

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