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About
I've started four companies from scratch. Built REZY 360, a B2B loyalty and rewards platform, from zero to $110M+ in revenue across five countries. Currently running JOYIZM, a lifestyle membership marketplace in the Bay Area, and ZAYNA Ventures, a global expansion services firm.
I've raised capital, hired teams, negotiated enterprise deals, expanded into new markets, pivoted when necessary, and learned to tell the difference between failure and feedback.
I'm also the author of three books on entrepreneurship: "Beyond the Box: Building What Doesn't Exist Yet," "JOYIZM: Healthier Living and Happier Being," and "The Multi-Dimensional Puzzle: Life & Business."
What I can help you with:
Moving from idea to MVP and finding early customers. Building business models that actually work (SaaS, marketplaces, subscriptions). Raising your first round and talking to investors without losing your soul. Scaling operations and hiring your first team. Expanding into new markets (I've done Americas, EMEA, APAC). Staying sane while building something from nothing.
I don't give you answers. I help you ask better questions. My style is Socratic, direct, and rooted in real experience. If you want theory, read a book. If you want to build, let's talk.
What happens when you start
You tell ILYAS your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. ILYAS reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
