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Daniel catches up with Mona Zia, Founding Director of Avant Tech. After moving to Australia in 2003, and an outstanding 17-year career in communications and payments, Mona started her tech development business in 2020. Since then, Mona’s business has gone from strength to strength, growing her team of expert IT creators in Melbourne and Pakistan. 

Daniel and Mona discuss the profound courage it takes to start a business in Australia and touched on Mona’s determination to create a bridge between Australia and her homeland, Pakistan, through business. They further discussed how to seperate your personal brand from that of your business and why no marketing strategy beats the power of word of mouth.

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FAVOURITE QUOTE:
Future belongs to those who believe in their dreams.
GREATEST LESSON(S) IN BUSINESS:
Stay true to yourself, your values and your vision. Everyone has their own strengths, own weaknesses and their own journey, Embrace it.
Consistency and discipline is the key to success, not just luck. Luck may open doors, but only consistency can keep them from closing.
WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT CUB:
Meeting awesome likeminded people who are always willing to help and support. I have learnt a lot from other members and gained good business opportunities and have also made some life long friendships.