Saif Elhager says gaming freedom fuelled his journey from Roblox creator to AI entrepreneur.
A self-made millionaire has revealed the surprising secret behind his success: unlimited screen time as a child.
Saif Elhager, 20, says his parents never restricted his hours online – a decision he believes is the reason he now runs a multimillion-dollar company.
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The Egyptian-born entrepreneur, who now lives in Dubai, is the co-founder of AiHello, a platform that automates advertising for brands.
With schools and governments increasingly warning about excessive screen time, he wants to share an alternative perspective.
“If your kid is actually hustling and taking online platforms seriously, don’t limit their screen time without thinking about the consequences,” Saif told Hype Daily.
“Technology is the future. If gaming or creating apps or using AI is a child’s passion, I don’t think it’s fair for anyone to stand in their way.”
Saif’s own journey began with Roblox at the age of nine. After 500 hours of gameplay, he had made several thousand dollars selling digital products and creating simple sword-fighting games using free models. He reinvested his profits into limited-edition items to trade, kickstarting a habit of entrepreneurship.
By 15, he had moved into trading derivatives, making $60,000 a year, while also dabbling in dropshipping, Instagram page flipping and freelancing.
His father was sceptical, but his mother encouraged him to keep going.
“My dad thought I’d end up with a traditional job, but my mum always believed I’d succeed,” he said.
In 2022, Saif met business partner Ganesh Krishan through their shared passion for AI.
Together they launched AiHello Labs, which now employs 40 people and generates seven figures annually.
Looking back, Saif insists his success stems from the trust his parents placed in him. “Gaming taught me persistence and dedication,” he explained.
“Over time, it gave me the drive to keep trying new tech and business projects, even when they failed. Some kids like being outdoors, others enjoy playing around with tech. Let your children explore their passions – you never know, it could result in them becoming millionaires.”
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