In Between Meetings, Musap (Moose) Abdelhag shares his perspective on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and the power of mentorship. As the founder of Struggle Is Your Success (SIYS) and Mini Techies, Moose has dedicated his career to helping at-risk and underserved youth unlock their potential through entrepreneurship, technology, and education. We discuss the story behind Struggle Is Your Success, why entrepreneurship can be a pathway to opportunity, the misconceptions surrounding at-risk youth, and how mentorship and a sense of belonging can change the trajectory of a young person's life. The conversation also explores AI's growing impact on education, the inspiration behind Mini Techies, and why turning screen time into skill time could help prepare the next generation for an AI-driven future.

Takeaways

Mentorship and a sense of belonging can transform a young person's future.
Society often underestimates the potential of at-risk youth.
Entrepreneurship is a mindset that helps people solve problems, build confidence, and create opportunities.
AI is reshaping education and creating new opportunities for young people.
Critical thinking will become even more valuable as AI becomes more capable.
Technology should empower young people, not replace their creativity and curiosity.
Mini Techies was created to turn screen time into skill time through AI-powered STEM education.
Authentic leadership begins with purpose, impact, and serving others.
Every young person has untapped potential when given the right support and opportunity.
Dreams become achievable through purpose, planning, and perseverance.

Musap (Moose) Abdelhag is the founder of Struggle Is Your Success (SIYS), a Calgary-based nonprofit that empowers at-risk and underserved youth through entrepreneurship, mentorship, and innovation. He is also the founder of Mini Techies, an AI-powered educational platform that helps children develop STEM skills by turning screen time into learning time. His work bridges technology, education, and social impact, with a mission to help young people build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the future.

Between Meetings is a video podcast with industry leaders, startup founders, and ecosystem builders. Each episode explores the realities of building, investing, and supporting innovation while catching guests between meetings during a car ride across town. Along the way, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice. Since 2023, Between Meetings has been helping tell Calgary's innovation story one conversation at a time.

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