Will Smith and Jay Shetty during a session on the second day of the Web Summit Qatar at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. Photo by Oussama Abbassi/ The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: American superstar Will Smith took center stage alongside Jay Shetty at the Web Summit Qatar 2025, captivating a packed audience with his reflections on career transitions and the evolving meaning of success.
Smith emphasized that embracing fear is crucial for growth, stating, "You'll never be rid of fear. Don't try to not be scared. The courage to lean into the unknown and to be scared and do it anyway, is a really huge part of transitioning."
He highlighted that creating content that helps others is a key motivator for him, noting, "There's nothing above seeing something you've created help another person." Smith also underscored the importance of storytelling in business, emphasizing the power of a brand's origin story and purpose.
The session concluded with a rapid-fire Q&A, where Smith described some of his iconic roles, reflecting on his journey as "a beautiful work in progress."
