Faisal Abid

Faisal Abid, a distinguished tech maverick and visionary leader. Faisal's impressive career includes a 12-year stint, where he became an expert in Google Cloud and a Google developer.

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Hilmarie Hutchison

Faisal Abid

Co-Founder & CTO of Eirene Cremations

In this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison welcomes Faisal Abid – a distinguished tech visionary and startup leader. With a 12-year career in tech, including work as a Google Cloud developer expert, Faisal now leads Eirene Cremations, a company disrupting the funeral industry with AI-powered innovation. From dropping out of university to launching startups, his story is one of bold decisions and transformative ideas.

About this Episode

Faisal shares his journey from Android developer to entrepreneur, spotlighting his practical approach to tech and entrepreneurship. Learn how his early ventures laid the foundation for launching Eirene Cremations and how technology is humanizing an industry often overlooked by innovation.

Key discussion points include:

Lessons from dropping out of university and building real-world experience
Working as a Google Developer Expert and its influence on his career
The tech transformation of the funeral industry through AI and automation
Overcoming regulatory hurdles and scaling a startup
Entrepreneurship tips – from staying patient to focusing on the big picture

Don’t miss the rapid-fire segment and Faisal’s powerful “Green Pill” moment – the turning point that defined his path in tech leadership.

“So every time I had a problem, I tried solving it by just working for someone or doing it myself and just learning it the hard way.”

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“Build for ten people; don’t build for a million; otherwise, you’re never going to launch.”
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Show highlights

You need to learn to have patience, and you need to learn to focus on the big picture - Faisal Abid Click To Tweet

“The businesses that haven’t been successful are businesses where I didn’t fully understand the industry.”

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“All these businesses that have gone through accelerated growth periods like this, with people whom I can leverage on, and I’ve seen this firsthand on what to expect and what not to expect.”

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