# 50| Hussein Hallak |NFTs, Podcasting, Writing and Journalism

This is the 50th episode of the Publishing for Profit Podcast.

In a special episode, Hussein and Joel have an in-depth conversation where each took turns asking questions of each other. We talk about NFTs, (Non-fungible tokens) our different writing processes and journalism.  

Hussein has been building startups and products all his life. He started his adventures in the tech world by co-founding Xina in 2002, an online gaming startup that was acquired within 3 months by Spacetoon Group (The Disney of the Middle East).

Next, in 2006, he launched CreativeArab, the world’s first and largest marketplace for Middle Eastern art focused on connecting artists across the Arab world with global audiences for their art.

After that came The Content People in 2010, an award-winning content marketing agency. HIs clients included Virgin Mobile, Pfizer, and Starbucks. 

He joined 3 tier logic as VP of Products & Strategy, he worked with the world’s most valuable brands including Universal Studios, P&G, Kimberly Clark, and DreamWorks.

In 2016 he Joined Launch, one of North America’s top tech hubs and startup incubators, helping 3500+ founders and 500+ startups raise over $1 billion.

Next he co-founded Next Decentrum, a blockchain technology and education startup.