INTERNATIONAL AGENTS PREPARING FOR TOMORROW Chekhub Joins with Nomad Futurist Foundation to Launch Academy By Bruce Christian Chekhub, a work-enablement software provider that helps companies scale their capabilities, announced on Jan. 11, that it will partner with the Nomad Futurist Foundation as the Learning Management Systems (LMS) platform to aid educational and training initiatives for the Nomad Futurist Academy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Nabeel Mahmood, SCB Global’s director in the Americas region. “The Nomad Futurist Foundation came to fruition after years of leaders talking in the industry about making a change and creating more awareness about the industry through education as well as addressing the human capital deficit,” Mahmood said during a recent interview. “The stark reality is that the younger generation doesn’t know that this industry we rely on exists. There is a dire need to bridge that gap as well as encourage the leadership of tomorrow and create opportunities for the younger generation.” Mahmood said a core driver for starting the organization was three heart attacks he suffered, in which he “flatlined.” In medical terms, that means Mahmood’s electrical system failed causing his heart to stop pumping. He recalled that during his recovery from the near-death experience, he tried to figure out “my premise here on earth.” After his release from the hospital, Mahmood said he and Phil Koblence, the chief operating officer at New York Internet, wanted to bring “more awareness to the industry and showcase the diverse backgrounds” that it offers. Originally, the two started a podcast inviting various industry leaders to participate in interviews. “We wanted something very organic, so there was one rule on the podcast, no talking or advertising about products and services,” Mahmood said. “Our podcasts and media platform continue to give listeners insight on how diverse and talented this industry is, but hosting it has also pushed me to further my 24 CHANNELV ISION | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2023
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