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==Early life==
==Early life==
Sabirul Islam was born in [[London Borough of Tower Hamlets|Tower Hamlets]], [[London]], [[England]].<ref name="bbc">{{cite news |last=Scheidies|first=Nick|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2008/01/30/newham_ugc_mybook_feature.shtml|title=Make a difference, do it yourself|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[BBC London]]''|date=30 January 2008|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> He grew up in London, England,<ref name="juniorbiz">{{cite news |last1=Scheidies|first1=Nick|last2=Tart|first2=Nick|url=http://juniorbiz.com/interview-sabirul-islam|title=Sabirul Islam Interview: Fired at 13, Founder at 14|work= |location= |publisher=''JuniorBiz''|date=9 April 2010|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> and attended [[Swanlea School, Business and Enterprise College|Swanlea School]]. In 2008, he left [[City and Islington College]].<ref name="entrepreneursmingle">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.maz.entrepreneursmingle.com/blog/2013/08/06/an-inspiring-interview-with-sabirul-islam/|title=On a journey to inspire young people!! Here is an exclusive interview with Sabirul Islam – author of "world at your feet ".|work= |location= |publisher=''Entrepreneurs Mingle''|date=6 August 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="bms">{{cite news |last=Dalvi|first=Ankita|url=http://www.bms.co.in/interview-with-sabirul-islam-young-entrepreneur-author-global-speaker/|title=Interview with Sabirul Islam, Young Entrepreneur, Author & Global Speaker|work= |location= |publisher=''BMS.co.in''|date=6 May 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>
Islam was born in [[London Borough of Tower Hamlets|Tower Hamlets]], [[London]], [[England]].<ref name="bbc">{{cite news |last=Scheidies|first=Nick|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2008/01/30/newham_ugc_mybook_feature.shtml|title=Make a difference, do it yourself|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[BBC London]]''|date=30 January 2008|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> He grew up in London, England,<ref name="juniorbiz">{{cite news |last1=Scheidies|first1=Nick|last2=Tart|first2=Nick|url=http://juniorbiz.com/interview-sabirul-islam|title=Sabirul Islam Interview: Fired at 13, Founder at 14|work= |location= |publisher=''JuniorBiz''|date=9 April 2010|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> and attended [[Swanlea School, Business and Enterprise College|Swanlea School]]. In 2008, he left [[City and Islington College]].<ref name="entrepreneursmingle">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.maz.entrepreneursmingle.com/blog/2013/08/06/an-inspiring-interview-with-sabirul-islam/|title=On a journey to inspire young people!! Here is an exclusive interview with Sabirul Islam – author of "world at your feet".|work= |location= |publisher=''Entrepreneurs Mingle''|date=6 August 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="bms">{{cite news |last=Dalvi|first=Ankita|url=http://www.bms.co.in/interview-with-sabirul-islam-young-entrepreneur-author-global-speaker/|title=Interview with Sabirul Islam, Young Entrepreneur, Author & Global Speaker|work= |location= |publisher=''BMS.co.in''|date=6 May 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>


His parents are from [[Bangladesh]],<ref name="live-magazine">{{cite news |last=Lai|first=Christina|url=http://www.live-magazine.co.uk/2012/11/%E2%80%9Cthe-world-doesn%E2%80%99t-need-another-jay-z-or-beyonce%E2%80%9D-meet-teen-entrepreneur-sabirul-islam/|title="The World Doesn’t Need Another Jay-Z Or Beyoncé" Meet Teen Entrepreneur Sabirul Islam|work= |location= |publisher=''Live Magazine''|date=22 November 2012|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="vibemagazinebd">{{cite news |last=Hafiz|first=Tanvir|url=http://www.vibemagazinebd.com/interview-with-sabirul-islam|title=Interview with Sabirul Islam|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]''|date=24 October 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="newstoday">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.newstoday.com.bd/index.php?option=details&news_id=2358336&date=2013-10-04|title=Sabirul Islam motivates students at DIS|work= |location=Dhaka|publisher=''[[The News Today]]''|date=4 October 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> and they came to London to work and live a better lifestyle. He has five siblings.<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/>
His parents are from [[Bangladesh]],<ref name="live-magazine">{{cite news |last=Lai|first=Christina|url=http://www.live-magazine.co.uk/2012/11/%E2%80%9Cthe-world-doesn%E2%80%99t-need-another-jay-z-or-beyonce%E2%80%9D-meet-teen-entrepreneur-sabirul-islam/|title="The World Doesn’t Need Another Jay-Z Or Beyoncé" Meet Teen Entrepreneur Sabirul Islam|work= |location= |publisher=''Live Magazine''|date=22 November 2012|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="vibemagazinebd">{{cite news |last=Hafiz|first=Tanvir|url=http://www.vibemagazinebd.com/interview-with-sabirul-islam|title=Interview with Sabirul Islam|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]''|date=24 October 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="newstoday">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.newstoday.com.bd/index.php?option=details&news_id=2358336&date=2013-10-04|title=Sabirul Islam motivates students at DIS|work= |location=Dhaka|publisher=''[[The News Today]]''|date=4 October 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> and they came to London to work and live a better lifestyle. He has five siblings.<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/>


==Career==
==Career==

===Early career===
===Early career===
At the age of 13,<ref name="juniorbiz"/> Islam was hired by his 14 year-old cousin in his company, The Royal Dragons,<ref name="tedxtalks">{{cite web |url=http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxNottingHill-Sabirul-Islam-1;search%3Atag%3A%22TEDxNottingHill%22|title=Sabirul Islam|publisher=TEDxTalks|date=10 September 2009|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> designing and printing calenders for teachers.<ref name="takingonthegiant">{{cite news |last=Besliu|first=Raluca|url=http://www.takingonthegiant.com/2013/04/09/sabirul-islam-motivates-young-people-to-become-entrepreneurs/|title=Sabirul Islam motivates young people to become entrepreneurs|work= |location= |publisher=''Taking On The Giant''|date=9 April 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> Islam was given the role of a production director,<ref name="yhponline">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.yhponline.com/2010/08/31/sabirul-islam/|title=How a young entrepreneur sold over 42,000 copies of his book in 9 months – Interview with Sabirul Islam|work= |location= |publisher=''Your Hidden Potential''|date=31 August 2010|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> however after Islam did not take it seriously and took it for granted, he was fired after two weeks.<ref name="live-magazine"/><ref name="takingonthegiant"/>
At the age of 13,<ref name="juniorbiz"/> Islam was hired by his 14 year-old cousin in his company, The Royal Dragons,<ref name="tedxtalks">{{cite web |url=http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxNottingHill-Sabirul-Islam-1;search%3Atag%3A%22TEDxNottingHill%22|title=Sabirul Islam|publisher=TEDxTalks|date=10 September 2009|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> designing and printing calendars for teachers.<ref name="takingonthegiant">{{cite news |last=Besliu|first=Raluca|url=http://www.takingonthegiant.com/2013/04/09/sabirul-islam-motivates-young-people-to-become-entrepreneurs/|title=Sabirul Islam motivates young people to become entrepreneurs|work= |location= |publisher=''Taking On The Giant''|date=9 April 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> Islam was given the role of a production director,<ref name="yhponline">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.yhponline.com/2010/08/31/sabirul-islam/|title=How a young entrepreneur sold over 42,000 copies of his book in 9 months – Interview with Sabirul Islam|work= |location= |publisher=''Your Hidden Potential''|date=31 August 2010|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> however after Islam did not take it seriously and took it for granted, he was fired after two weeks.<ref name="live-magazine"/><ref name="takingonthegiant"/>


Proving his cousin wrong was the motivation behind setting up his first business.<ref name="live-magazine"/> In September 2004, Islam's first business was a website design company for corporate businesses<ref name="smarta">{{cite news |last= |first=Rebecca|url=http://www.smarta.com/blog/2010/9/guest-blog-sabirul-islam-talks-teenpreneurship/|title=Sabirul Islam talks teenpreneurship|work= |location= |publisher=''Smarta''|date=27 September 2010|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> called Veyron Technology, which he ran with six friends, all 13–14 years old.<ref name="live-magazine"/> Islam made £2000 within the first two weeks.<ref name="juniorbiz"/><ref name="tedxtalks"/> Two years later he closed it down.<ref name="live-magazine"/> His company had several major clients, including [[Merrill Lynch]], [[ABN AMRO]] and [[Morgan Stanley]] and even won an award for 'Best Inner East London Company'.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/>
Proving his cousin wrong was the motivation behind setting up his first business.<ref name="live-magazine"/> In September 2004, Islam's first business was a website design company for corporate businesses<ref name="smarta">{{cite news |last= |first=Rebecca|url=http://www.smarta.com/blog/2010/9/guest-blog-sabirul-islam-talks-teenpreneurship/|title=Sabirul Islam talks teenpreneurship|work= |location= |publisher=''Smarta''|date=27 September 2010|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> called Veyron Technology, which he ran with six friends, all 13 to 14 years old<ref name="live-magazine"/> Islam made £2000 within the first two weeks.<ref name="juniorbiz"/><ref name="tedxtalks"/> Two years later he closed it down.<ref name="live-magazine"/> His company had several major clients, including [[Merrill Lynch]], [[ABN AMRO]] and [[Morgan Stanley]] and even won an award for 'Best Inner East London Company'.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/>


At the age of 16, whilst still studying at school, he was employed by Merrill Lynch as junior stock trader,<ref name="bms"/> which provided him with a two-week programme to learn the basics about investment and trading in New York City.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> Three months later he became a part-time trader for a period of nine months,<ref name="yhponline"/><ref name="smarta"/>
At the age of 16, whilst still studying at school, he was employed by Merrill Lynch as junior stock trader,<ref name="bms"/> which provided him with a two-week programme to learn the basics about investment and trading in New York City.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> Three months later he became a part-time trader for a period of nine months.<ref name="yhponline"/><ref name="smarta"/>


In 2006, he met [[MyBnk]] founder, Lily Lapenna, when he entered a competition to invest £10 into various items to sell on at a profit, he turned it into £200.<ref name="mybnk">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.mybnk.org/my-money-journey-sabirul-islam-from-mybnk-loan-to-teen-trepreneur-fame/|title=My money journey – Sabirul Islam, from MyBnk loan to teen-trepreneur fame!|work= |location= |publisher=''MyBnk''|date=11 July 2011|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>
In 2006, he met [[MyBnk]] founder, Lily Lapenna, when he entered a competition to invest £10 into various items to sell on at a profit, he turned it into £200.<ref name="mybnk">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.mybnk.org/my-money-journey-sabirul-islam-from-mybnk-loan-to-teen-trepreneur-fame/|title=My money journey – Sabirul Islam, from MyBnk loan to teen-trepreneur fame!|work= |location= |publisher=''MyBnk''|date=11 July 2011|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>


===Teen-Trepreneur Trilogy books and board game===
===Teen-Trepreneur Trilogy books and board game===
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Islam invested £20,000 of his own money<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> and spent 10 months developing and launching a business board game with six 11-15 year olds.<ref name="tedxtalks"/> ''Teen-Trepreneur'', which teaches key aspects of business from sales, to investment, expenses to loans and the even understanding the stock exchange.<ref name="under35ceo"/> The game was intended to educate young people about enterprise, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.<ref name="bms"/> In June 2009, the game was launched, due to its multi-purpose in introducing 15 of 25 units taught for BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business,<ref name="smarta"/> the game has been integrated into the BTEC Business Qualification in over 500 schools across the United Kingdom.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> The game has sold over 300,000 copies in 14 countries<ref name="bms"/> world-wide.<ref name="young-enterprise">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/case-study/612/|title=Sabirul Islam|work= |location= |publisher=''Young Enterprise''|date=11 July 2011|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>
Islam invested £20,000 of his own money<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> and spent 10 months developing and launching a business board game with six 11-15 year olds.<ref name="tedxtalks"/> ''Teen-Trepreneur'', which teaches key aspects of business from sales, to investment, expenses to loans and the even understanding the stock exchange.<ref name="under35ceo"/> The game was intended to educate young people about enterprise, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.<ref name="bms"/> In June 2009, the game was launched, due to its multi-purpose in introducing 15 of 25 units taught for BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business,<ref name="smarta"/> the game has been integrated into the BTEC Business Qualification in over 500 schools across the United Kingdom.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> The game has sold over 300,000 copies in 14 countries<ref name="bms"/> world-wide.<ref name="young-enterprise">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/case-study/612/|title=Sabirul Islam|work= |location= |publisher=''Young Enterprise''|date=11 July 2011|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>


Alongside the board game, his second book ''The World at Your Feet: Three strikes to a Successful Entrepreneurial Life'' was published.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/><ref name="smarta"/>
Alongside the board game, his second book ''The World at Your Feet: Three Strikes to a Successful Entrepreneurial Life'' was published.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/><ref name="smarta"/>


In February 2012, his third book ''Young Entrepreneur World'' was published. The book contained interviews with 25 of the most influential and successful entrepreneurs around the world, who share their journeys, thoughts and ideologies on a personal, business and political level.<ref name="bms"/><ref name="takingonthegiant"/> The book contains interviews, personal success stories and how others could achieve similar success within their respective fields.<ref name="under35ceo"/>
In February 2012, his third book ''Young Entrepreneur World'' was published. The book contained interviews with 25 of the most influential and successful entrepreneurs around the world, who share their journeys, thoughts and ideologies on a personal, business and political level.<ref name="bms"/><ref name="takingonthegiant"/> The book contains interviews, personal success stories and how others could achieve similar success within their respective fields.<ref name="under35ceo"/>
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Islam created a new business called The World at Your Feet after his first book, which comprises many small enterprises and programs that deliver inspiration, empowerment and entrepreneurial initiatives to youth across the world to open their gateway to success.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/>
Islam created a new business called The World at Your Feet after his first book, which comprises many small enterprises and programs that deliver inspiration, empowerment and entrepreneurial initiatives to youth across the world to open their gateway to success.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/>


He also developed a training programme called The Cycle of Success, which features three training books and DVDs to educate youth about entrepreneurship and setting up businesses through a 15 step programme, teaching self-discovery, personal branding and knowing when you are ready to set up a business.<ref name="bms"/>
He also developed a training programme called The Cycle of Success, which features three training books and DVDs to educate youth about entrepreneurship and setting up businesses through a 15 step programme, teaching self-discovery, personal branding and knowing when you are ready to set up a business.<ref name="bms"/>


He has also created a publishing agency Teen-Publishers<ref name="teenentrepreneur">{{cite web |url=http://www.teenentrepreneur.co.za/inspiring-islam/|title=Inspiring Islam|publisher=SA Teen Entrepreneur|date= |accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> for young people aged 5 to 25 to publish their books professionally and sold through online retail channels.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> He also develops interactive websites for young entrepreneurs.<ref name="juniorbiz"/>
He has also created a publishing agency Teen-Publishers<ref name="teenentrepreneur">{{cite web |url=http://www.teenentrepreneur.co.za/inspiring-islam/|title=Inspiring Islam|publisher=SA Teen Entrepreneur|date= |accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> for young people aged 5 to 25 to publish their books professionally and sold through online retail channels.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> He also develops interactive websites for young entrepreneurs.<ref name="juniorbiz"/>
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In November 2010, [[TEDx]] Youth Event in Amsterdam<ref name="yhponline"/> In 2013, Islam spoke at the TEDx event at [[Muscat, Oman|Muscat]], [[Oman]].<ref name="tedxmuscat">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.tedxmuscat.com/2013/portfolios/sabirul-islam/|title=Inspire1Million Legacy: Purpose of Existence|work= |location= |publisher=''TEDxMUSCAT''|year=2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>
In November 2010, [[TEDx]] Youth Event in Amsterdam<ref name="yhponline"/> In 2013, Islam spoke at the TEDx event at [[Muscat, Oman|Muscat]], [[Oman]].<ref name="tedxmuscat">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.tedxmuscat.com/2013/portfolios/sabirul-islam/|title=Inspire1Million Legacy: Purpose of Existence|work= |location= |publisher=''TEDxMUSCAT''|year=2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>


Islam is due to star in a new South African business reality television series for young entrepreneurs.<ref name="live-magazine"/> The series is a 13 week youth business show, to encourage growth in entrepreneurship in South Africa.<ref name="bms"/>
Islam is due to star in a new South African business reality television series for young entrepreneurs.<ref name="live-magazine"/> The series is a 13 week youth business show, to encourage growth in entrepreneurship in South Africa.<ref name="bms"/>


==Awards==
==Awards==
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In 2013, Islam visited Bangladesh for the first time in 20 years.<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/>
In 2013, Islam visited Bangladesh for the first time in 20 years.<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/>


==Book(s)==
==Books==
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! Title
! Title
! Publisher
! Publisher
! ISBN 13
! ISBN
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| rowspan="1"| 2008
| rowspan="1"| 2008
| ''The World at Your Feet''
| ''The World at Your Feet''
| [[Lulu (company)|Lulu Press]]
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| ISBN 978-1847993977
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|-
|-
| rowspan="1"| 2009
| rowspan="1"| 2009
| ''The World at Your Feet: Three strikes to a successful entrepreneurial life''
| ''The World at Your Feet: Three Strikes to a Successful Entrepreneurial Life''
| Marshall Cavendish
| [[Marshall Cavendish]]
| 978-0462099521
| ISBN 978-0462099521
|-
|-
| rowspan="1"| 2012
| rowspan="1"| 2012
| ''Young Entrepreneur World: How 25 Teen-trepreneurs Succeeded and Left World Leaders Scratching Their Heads''
| ''Young Entrepreneur World: How 25 Teen-Trepreneurs Succeeded and Left World Leaders Scratching Their Heads''
| Marshall Cavendish Business
| Marshall Cavendish Business
| 978-9814361095
|ISBN 978-9814361095
|-
|-
|}
|}
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*[[British Bangladeshi]]
*[[British Bangladeshi]]
*[[List of British Bangladeshis]]
*[[List of British Bangladeshis]]

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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*{{Official website|http://www.sabirulislam.com/}}
*{{Official website|http://www.sabirulislam.com/}}
*{{Twitter|Sabirul_Islam|Sabirul Islam}}
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*Amin Nova, Tasnuva. [http://www.dhakatribune.com/development/2013/sep/29/sabirul-islam-motivates-young-entrepreneurs-diu Sabirul Islam motivates young entrepreneurs at DIU]. ''[[Dhaka Tribune]]. 29 September 2013
*{{Vimeo|940995|Sabirul Islam}}
*[http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3113824.Sabirul_Islam Sabirul Islam] on [[Goodreads]]
*[http://www.theworldatyourfeet.com/ The World At Your Feet website]
*[http://www.inspire1million.org/ Inspire 1 Million website]
*[http://www.teen-trepreneur.com/ Teen Trepreneur website]
*[http://www.teen-speakers.com/ Teen Speakers website]
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*Scheidies, Nick. Tart, Nick. [http://juniorbiz.com/interview-sabirul-islam Sabirul Islam Interview: Fired at 13, Founder at 14]. ''JuniorBiz''. 9 April 2010
*Scheidies, Nick. Tart, Nick. [http://juniorbiz.com/interview-sabirul-islam Sabirul Islam Interview: Fired at 13, Founder at 14]. ''JuniorBiz''. 9 April 2010
*[http://www.yhponline.com/2010/08/31/sabirul-islam/ How a young entrepreneur sold over 42,000 copies of his book in 9 months] – Interview with Sabirul Islam. ''Your Hidden Potential''. 31 August 2010
*[http://www.yhponline.com/2010/08/31/sabirul-islam/ How a young entrepreneur sold over 42,000 copies of his book in 9 months – Interview with Sabirul Islam]. ''Your Hidden Potential''. 31 August 2010
*Lai, Christina. [http://www.live-magazine.co.uk/2012/11/%E2%80%9Cthe-world-doesn%E2%80%99t-need-another-jay-z-or-beyonce%E2%80%9D-meet-teen-entrepreneur-sabirul-islam/ “The World Doesn’t Need Another Jay-Z Or Beyoncé” Meet Teen Entrepreneur Sabirul Islam]. ''Live Magazine''. 22 November 2012
*Lai, Christina. [http://www.live-magazine.co.uk/2012/11/%E2%80%9Cthe-world-doesn%E2%80%99t-need-another-jay-z-or-beyonce%E2%80%9D-meet-teen-entrepreneur-sabirul-islam/ “The World Doesn’t Need Another Jay-Z Or Beyoncé” Meet Teen Entrepreneur Sabirul Islam]. ''Live Magazine''. 22 November 2012
*[http://iamyoungpreneur.com/determined-to-inspire/ Sabirul Islam: Determined to Inspire]. ''iamyoungpreneur''. 15 February 2013
*[http://iamyoungpreneur.com/determined-to-inspire/ Sabirul Islam: Determined to Inspire]. ''iamyoungpreneur''. 15 February 2013
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*Amin Nova, Tasnuva. [http://www.dhakatribune.com/development/2013/sep/29/sabirul-islam-motivates-young-entrepreneurs-diu Sabirul Islam motivates young entrepreneurs at DIU]. ''[[Dhaka Tribune]]. 29 September 2013
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 12 July 1990
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Sabirul Islam
সাব্বিরউল ইসলাম
Born (1990-07-12) 12 July 1990 (age 33)
motivational speaker
Years active2004–present
Websitewww.sabirulislam.com

Sabirul Islam (

motivational speaker. He has written three self-help books
. His Teen-Trepreneur board game has sold to over 550 schools in the United Kingdom and in 14 countries worldwide. Since 2010, he has spoken at over 700 events worldwide as part of his Inspire1Million campaign.

Early life

Islam was born in

Swanlea School. In 2008, he left City and Islington College.[3][4]

His parents are from Bangladesh,[5][6][7] and they came to London to work and live a better lifestyle. He has five siblings.[6]

Career

Early career

At the age of 13,[2] Islam was hired by his 14 year-old cousin in his company, The Royal Dragons,[8] designing and printing calendars for teachers.[9] Islam was given the role of a production director,[10] however after Islam did not take it seriously and took it for granted, he was fired after two weeks.[5][9]

Proving his cousin wrong was the motivation behind setting up his first business.

Merrill Lynch, ABN AMRO and Morgan Stanley and even won an award for 'Best Inner East London Company'.[9]

At the age of 16, whilst still studying at school, he was employed by Merrill Lynch as junior stock trader,[4] which provided him with a two-week programme to learn the basics about investment and trading in New York City.[9] Three months later he became a part-time trader for a period of nine months.[10][11]

In 2006, he met MyBnk founder, Lily Lapenna, when he entered a competition to invest £10 into various items to sell on at a profit, he turned it into £200.[12]

Teen-Trepreneur Trilogy books and board game

At the age of 17, Islam spent three months during lunch hours writing his first book.[3] After being rejected by 40 publishers he edited, designed[13] and marketed the book himself.[8] In January 2008,[2] he self-published his first book The World at Your Feet. The book offers young people guidance and encouragement to turn their entrepreneurial vision into reality.[2] His book launch allowed him to become a motivational speaker. In the first nine months following the launch, he shared his experience as a young entrepreneur at 379 events[12] (including 333 schools)[10] nationally and internationally and sold over 42,500 copies of his book.[9] The book has now sold 60,000 copies.[2]

Islam invested £20,000 of his own money[9] and spent 10 months developing and launching a business board game with six 11-15 year olds.[8] Teen-Trepreneur, which teaches key aspects of business from sales, to investment, expenses to loans and the even understanding the stock exchange.[13] The game was intended to educate young people about enterprise, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.[4] In June 2009, the game was launched, due to its multi-purpose in introducing 15 of 25 units taught for BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business,[11] the game has been integrated into the BTEC Business Qualification in over 500 schools across the United Kingdom.[9] The game has sold over 300,000 copies in 14 countries[4] world-wide.[14]

Alongside the board game, his second book The World at Your Feet: Three Strikes to a Successful Entrepreneurial Life was published.[9][11]

In February 2012, his third book Young Entrepreneur World was published. The book contained interviews with 25 of the most influential and successful entrepreneurs around the world, who share their journeys, thoughts and ideologies on a personal, business and political level.[4][9] The book contains interviews, personal success stories and how others could achieve similar success within their respective fields.[13]

Business

In November 2010, Islam launched Teen-Speakers Bureau,[10] which is a speakers bureau consisting of some of the world's most influential young people on a single speaking platform, who have exceptional stories and talk on a personal, business and political level to enforce change amongst society.[4]

Islam created a new business called The World at Your Feet after his first book, which comprises many small enterprises and programs that deliver inspiration, empowerment and entrepreneurial initiatives to youth across the world to open their gateway to success.[9]

He also developed a training programme called The Cycle of Success, which features three training books and DVDs to educate youth about entrepreneurship and setting up businesses through a 15 step programme, teaching self-discovery, personal branding and knowing when you are ready to set up a business.[4]

He has also created a publishing agency Teen-Publishers[15] for young people aged 5 to 25 to publish their books professionally and sold through online retail channels.[9] He also develops interactive websites for young entrepreneurs.[2]

Motivational speaking

In November 2010, he launched inspire1million, a campaign to inspire one million people around the world to achieve success in life by delivering a host of events and seminars.[6] In 2011, starting with the Maldives,[6] Islam went on a round-the-world tour aiming to go to 20 countries in 12 months to inspire, engage, empower young people to reach their potential,[12] and transform the lives of one million people globally to achieve success through enterprise and entrepreneurship.[4] He has now travelled 25 countries in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe, over 60 international visits, speaking at over 700 events, to an audience size of over 885,000 people.[3][16][17]

In November 2010,

Muscat, Oman.[18]

Islam is due to star in a new South African business reality television series for young entrepreneurs.[5] The series is a 13 week youth business show, to encourage growth in entrepreneurship in South Africa.[4]

Awards

In 2008, he was awarded the Mosaic Entrepreneur of the Year, by

Charles, Prince of Wales and the Princess of Jordon.[11] He was nominated by Merrill Lynch, and was the youngest person nominated for the award.[10]

In 2010, he was one of JCI

Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World,[6] honoured in the JA-YE Top 20 Young Entrepreneur in Osaka, Japan[9] and shortlisted for Community Business Entrepreneur Award at the Spirit of London Awards.[19] Other awards include the Growing Up CEO Award, which he was awarded at Harvard Business School.[11]

In 2012, Islam was awarded the Tower Hamlets Civic 'Young Achievers Award'.[6]

Personal life

In 2013, Islam visited Bangladesh for the first time in 20 years.[6]

Books

Year Title Publisher ISBN
2008 The World at Your Feet
Lulu Press
 ISBN 978-1847993977
2009 The World at Your Feet: Three Strikes to a Successful Entrepreneurial Life Marshall Cavendish ISBN 978-0462099521
2012 Young Entrepreneur World: How 25 Teen-Trepreneurs Succeeded and Left World Leaders Scratching Their Heads Marshall Cavendish Business ISBN 978-9814361095

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c d e f g Scheidies, Nick; Tart, Nick (9 April 2010). "Sabirul Islam Interview: Fired at 13, Founder at 14". JuniorBiz. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ a b c "On a journey to inspire young people!! Here is an exclusive interview with Sabirul Islam – author of "world at your feet"". Entrepreneurs Mingle. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Dalvi, Ankita (6 May 2013). "Interview with Sabirul Islam, Young Entrepreneur, Author & Global Speaker". BMS.co.in. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ a b c d e f Lai, Christina (22 November 2012). ""The World Doesn't Need Another Jay-Z Or Beyoncé" Meet Teen Entrepreneur Sabirul Islam". Live Magazine. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Hafiz, Tanvir (24 October 2013). "Interview with Sabirul Islam". Vibe. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. The News Today. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help
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  8. ^ a b c d "Sabirul Islam". TEDxTalks. 10 September 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Besliu, Raluca (9 April 2013). "Sabirul Islam motivates young people to become entrepreneurs". Taking On The Giant. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ a b c d e f "How a young entrepreneur sold over 42,000 copies of his book in 9 months – Interview with Sabirul Islam". Your Hidden Potential. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ a b c d e f "Sabirul Islam talks teenpreneurship". Smarta. 27 September 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ a b c "My money journey – Sabirul Islam, from MyBnk loan to teen-trepreneur fame!". MyBnk. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ a b c "How Sabirul Islam Is Changing Lives Globally At Age 22". Under35CEO. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ "Sabirul Islam". Young Enterprise. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ "Inspiring Islam". SA Teen Entrepreneur. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  16. ^ Amin Nova, Tasnuva (29 September 2013). "Sabirul Islam motivates young entrepreneurs at DIU". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ "Sabirul Islam Mesmerizes the Students of AIUB". Eduicon.com. 13 October 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  18. ^ "Inspire1Million Legacy: Purpose of Existence". TEDxMUSCAT. 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  19. ^ "Spirit of London Awards Presenting Competition". Flavour Magazine. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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