Nothing Goes According to Plan: The Incredible Stories of AirAsia X and iFlix | Azran Osman-Rani

"There was no reason why AirAsia X should have survived its first year"
In this episode we had a fascinating conversation with Azran Osman-Rani, former CEO of AirAsia X and co-founder of iFlix. He shares insights into the challenges faced by AirAsia X and the evolution of iFlix's business model. Azran emphasizes the importance of resilience, adaptability, and the ability to learn from failures.
In this episode you will learn about:
✅AirAsia X faced challenges such as the 2008 financial crisis, fuel price volatility, and unexpected events like natural disasters.
✅Azran Osman-Rani's journey to becoming a triathlon athlete taught him the importance of building a foundation before attempting ambitious goals.
✅iFlix's initial business model failed, leading to iterations and a successful pivot that involved collaborating with mobile telcos for user acquisition.
✅Azran emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives in building a business, urging entrepreneurs to co-invest with backers who bring different experiences and viewpoints.
✅Learning from failures and adapting to changing circumstances is crucial for both personal growth and entrepreneurial success.
#leaders #AirAsia #iflix #success
0:00 - Introduction
1:49 - Triathlon Journey
7:15 - AirAsia X : The Biggest Challenge
14:41 - Lessons learned
19:19 - Uncertainty
21:50 - iFlix
30:16 - Naluri
32:46 - Top 3 things to build successful businesses
38:12 - Advice
40:21 - Mirror
43:00 - Time management and energy
More about Azran:
Website: www.azranosmanrani.com
LinkedIN: / azranosmanrani
Company: www.naluri.life/
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Nothing Goes According to Plan: The Incredible Stories of AirAsia X and iFlix | Azran Osman-Rani

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