Amal Wakim: How I Scaled After a $10M Deal Fell Through

Amal Wakim is the co-founder and CEO of health-tech company IQ , a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, and one of the most impressive founders I’ve ever sat down with. Her business was scaling fast until a $10 million funding deal collapsed mid-flight. No money. Half the team. And somehow… 300% growth. In this episode, Amal reveals what happened next and how rebuilding with fewer people, a tighter focus, and more discipline led to the company’s biggest growth year yet. If you’re scaling a business and feel like the pressure is mounting, this episode gives you the blueprint for doing more with less and leading without losing yourself. We dive deep into the identity shifts that fuel sustainable growth, the reality of leadership without perfection, and what it really takes to build a business that’s profitable, purposeful, and built to last. From losing 30kg and reshaping her entire identity, to letting go of ego and leading without pretending to have all the answers, Amal’s journey is raw, real, and wildly relevant. This one is honest, energising, and a reminder that the best businesses are built by founders who do the inner work, stay true to themselves, and play the long game. Find Amal Here: Instagram equ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – Deal Collapse: The Turning Point 06:00 – Rebuild Under Pressure 12:00 – Identity Shift & Inner Work 18:00 – 300% Growth With Less 24:00 – Leadership Without Ego 30:00 – Sustainable Scaling & Purpose 36:00 – Closing Thoughts & Action Steps

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Amal Wakim: How I Scaled After a $10M Deal Fell Through is an episode from The Jack Delosa Podcast by Elevate With Jack Delosa.

This episode is 00:38:21 long.

This episode was published on Jul 16, 2025.

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