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Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱

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Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱

@aymanalabdul

Former CEO of @AppSumo (grew from $3M to $80M+/yr). I help CEO's go from 7 to 9 figures by working less. Join Waiting List 👇

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Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Aug 25, 2024
Allow me to REintroduce myself I’m Ayman Born in Kuwait - Refugeed to USA My dad is a scientist. My mom is an engineer. I like to think of myself as both What I'm most known for is taking AppSumo from $3M to $84M/year in 6 years The secret? Working Less Let me explain..
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Apr 3, 2023
Anthony Bourdain said: "Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you. Order the steak rare. Eat an oyster. Have a
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Jul 22, 2023
The five levels of wealth: Level 1 - No Watch Level 2 - Apple Watch Level 3 - Rolex Level 4 - Patek Level 5 - No Watch
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Apr 23, 2023
Every company should have a page like this that every employee can reference
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Aug 2, 2022
CEO of a startup vs. CEO of a mature business
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Nov 6, 2025
Every company should have a page like this that every employee can reference
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Sep 28, 2022
A year ago, the founder of Bird scooters had a $300 million stake in his company and bought a $21 million Miami mansion This year, Bird is down 96% and his stake is worth about $12 million. And he's selling the mansion. Lesson: Don't buy the fancy toys until the check clears.
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
May 1, 2022
I was CEO of AppSumo while it grew from $3m to $80m+ in annual revenue. Here are some thoughts on how to be an effective CEO: (1/x)
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Jan 14, 2023
When someone who started a Web3 company last year is suddenly the Founder & CEO of an AI company this year 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Dec 1, 2024
I was CEO of AppSumo while it grew from $3m to $84m+ in annual revenue. A few thoughts and hot takes (on how to be an effective CEO):
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Apr 3, 2023
Replying to @zekester116
Some people are miserable. Nothing will help them.
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Nov 4, 2025
Everyone’s wrong about what a CEO actually does It’s not product. It’s not marketing. It’s not vision boards It’s just 5 things: • Hire/Fire (80% of the job) • Pick one direction, say no to everything else • Build systems so you’re not needed • Keep stretching your
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Jun 5, 2022
I started as CEO of @AppSumo when it was at $3 million in annual sales Last year, we crossed $80 million Here are the main differences between a $3 million company and an $80 million company:
Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱
@aymanalabdul
Jul 13, 2023
The CEO is the most unnatural position at any company You don’t actually “do” anything tangible. Your output is the output of the team. Your metrics are the teams metrics. But in order for the company to be successful, you have to nail 10 major areas of mastery: