Navigating Loneliness in the Digital Age: Michael Askew’s Solution for Belonging

In this episode of The Alpha Talks, we meet Michael Askew, the co-founder and CEO of Belong - an app that provides deep, meaningful human connection through organised events and meetups. Belong was set up solely to combat one of the most common and difficult problems that effects our world: loneliness.

Listen to Michael recount his personal journey navigating loneliness and how his experiences helped influence the idea and development of Belong. Crucial moments, such as how he adjusted to life by himself in a different part of the world and how the company lost nearly everything while waiting for a pivotal moment are explored in depth this episode.

Michael shares his thoughts on loneliness, its effects and how to stop it from becoming too big of a problem. He explores what sets Belong apart from other products in terms of the solutions it provides and how users benefited from the app since its release.

Michael Askew has found, recognised and dealt with moments of loneliness in foreign lands, and in the process, gained essential knowledge and experience. By climbing out of the darkness and creating a safe, popular way for people to connect, Michael provides a way to push back against this pressing issue most of us face. His journey is a testament to the power of human connection in an increasingly disconnected world.

00:00 Intro
02:33 Who’s Michael?
05:08 From Saudi to Dubai: one of the best moves in my life
09:09 I used digital apps to connect people
16:30 What to look for in a co-founder
20:30 Current tech knowledge and its importance
25:09 What is Belong and how does it stand out from the rest?
31:41 Finding the pivotal moment and solving problems during a rebrand
35:47 Loneliness is equal to 15 cigarettes a day
39:30 Finding the right moment to scale a business and move overseas
46:05 Making the best use of capital runway
50:09 The last card you turn is the only one that counts
53:28 Being an entrepreneur in the digital age
57:56 What's an Alpha
58:40 Quickfire Insights
01:01:34 Conclusion

Learn more about Michael Askew and Belong via the links below:
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https://belong.me/

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