Can AI, Palestine, Purpose & Faith Coexist in Entrepreneurship? | Husain Al-Badry
Care Beyond ProfitsShow Notes
“I had to work out what my purpose was… and that clarified to me that I needed to go out and do my own thing.”
From surviving war in Iraq to rebuilding life in Jordan and New Zealand, to leaving a secure 20-year career, Husain has spent his life navigating change with loyalty, integrity, and deep commitment to community.
His journey shows how purpose-led entrepreneurship can empower people, uplift communities, and create pathways for the future.
In this conversation, Husain shares how purpose guided him through major crossroads, why integrity must underpin leadership, and how courage grows when aligned with values.He also reflects on Palestine, identity, community responsibility, and the mindset shift required to step into entrepreneurship.
About Husain Al-Badry
Husain is a purpose-driven leader who believes in shaping a future where everyone can win. He is a Managing Partner at Seen Ventures, a company he co-founded in late 2024 to uplift businesses and people through the use of AI. Prior to this, Husain served 20 years at Datacom, starting as a grad, and working his way to the Associate Director of Innovation and Growth.
He nerds out when it comes to leadership, innovation, and emerging technologies. He serves as the Secretary of the Harvard Business School Association of NZ, being an alumnus himself. He also advises startups in NZ and globally, and serves on two boards for non-profits that uplift communities he is connected to. Husain’s "third culture kid" experience, life journey and faith gives him a unique outlook. Also, he never turns down a good coffee, especially one that he makes.
Husain shares insights on:
• Why purpose must come before strategy • Loyalty and integrity as foundations of leadership • How AI is reshaping work, capability, and opportunity • The mental challenges of stepping into entrepreneurship • Navigating tension, ethics, and speaking openly on Palestine • Leaving a 20-year career to honour faith, values, and community • Building businesses that uplift communities and future generations
If you want to lead with purpose and stay grounded in values while embracing innovation, this episode is for you!
Timestamps
(0:00) Anchoring in purpose (1:03) Growing up through war, migration, and change (6:24) Loyalty, integrity, and family values (11:08) Faith, intention, and leadership (17:09) Leaving a 20-year corporate career (23:08) Facing fear and stepping into entrepreneurship (27:11) Why purpose matters more than the perfect plan (34:57) AI, capability uplift, and venture building (36:24) Husain's wish for a future shaped by service
Learn more about Husain and his work
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albadry/ • Scene Ventures: https://www.seen-ventures.com/
Learn more about Azoora and her work
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azooraali/ • Website: https://www.accountingandtax.co.nz/
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