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'''Sabirul Islam''' ({{lang-bn|সাবিরুল ইসলাম}}; born 12 July 1990) is an English entrepreneur, author and [[Motivational speaking|motivational speaker]]. He has written three [[self-help book]]s. His Teen-Trepreneur board game sold to over 550 schools in the United Kingdom and in 14 countries worldwide. Since 2011, he has spoken at over 700 events worldwide as part of his Inspire1Million campaign. |
'''Sabirul Islam''' ({{lang-bn|সাবিরুল ইসলাম}}; born 12 July 1990) is an [[England|English]] [[entrepreneur]], [[author]] and [[Motivational speaking|motivational speaker]]. He has written three [[self-help book]]s. His Teen-Trepreneur board game sold to over 550 schools in the United Kingdom and in 14 countries worldwide. Since 2011, he has spoken at over 700 events worldwide as part of his Inspire1Million campaign. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Islam was born in [[London Borough of Tower Hamlets|Tower Hamlets]], London, England |
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> and 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> He 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> |
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Islam's 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> with his roots in [[Sylhet Division|Sylhet]]<ref name="newagebd2"/> who came to London to work and live a better lifestyle. He has five siblings.<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/> During his childhood, his family never worked and mainly lived off state benefits in UK, and in his neighbourhood, violence, crime and drugs were regular issues.<ref name="newagebd2">{{cite news |last=Khan|first=Nabil Ahmed|url=http://www.newagebd.com/old_archives/detail.php?date=2013-09-28&nid=67066|title=The power of youth: inspiration, perseverance, success|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[New Age (Bangladesh)|New Age]]''|date=28 September 2013|accessdate=1 October 2014}}</ref><ref name="youtube">{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdffrQZfvek|title=Interview with one of the most Inspiring youth of World: Sabirul Islam (World Merit)|publisher=sudha subedi|date=8 August 2013|accessdate=1 October 2014}}</ref> He was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 11 and his doctors opined that he could never travel in an airplane in his condition.<ref name="newagebd2"/> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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===Early career=== |
===Early career=== |
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At the age of 13,<ref name="juniorbiz"/> Islam was hired by his 14 |
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"/> |
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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"/> |
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"/> They knocked on the doors of five renowned banks asking to design their website to every employee that happened to pass by. The sixth bank was [[Merrill Lynch]] and the executive director took notice of them and gave them a chance<ref name="newagebd2"/> and they 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 other major clients, including [[ABN AMRO]] and [[Morgan Stanley]] and even won an award for 'Best Inner East London Company'.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> |
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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"/> |
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===Teen-Trepreneur Trilogy books and board game=== |
===Teen-Trepreneur Trilogy books and board game=== |
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At the age of 17, Islam spent three months during lunch hours writing his first book.<ref name="entrepreneursmingle"/> After being rejected by 40 publishers he edited, designed<ref name="under35ceo">{{cite news |last= |first=Yinkabrand|url=http://www.under35ceo.co/2012/09/21/how-sabirul-islam-is-changing-lives-globally-at-age-22/|title=How Sabirul Islam Is Changing Lives Globally at Age 22|work= |location= |publisher=''Under35CEO''|date=21 September 2012|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> and marketed the book himself.<ref name="tedxtalks"/> In January 2008,<ref name="juniorbiz"/> 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.<ref name="juniorbiz"/> 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<ref name="mybnk"/> (including 333 schools)<ref name="yhponline"/> nationally and internationally and sold over 42,500 copies of his book.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> The book has now sold 60,000 copies.<ref name="juniorbiz"/> |
At the age of 17, Islam spent three months during lunch hours writing his first book.<ref name="entrepreneursmingle"/> After being rejected by 40 publishers he edited, designed<ref name="under35ceo">{{cite news |last= |first=Yinkabrand|url=http://www.under35ceo.co/2012/09/21/how-sabirul-islam-is-changing-lives-globally-at-age-22/|title=How Sabirul Islam Is Changing Lives Globally at Age 22|work= |location= |publisher=''Under35CEO''|date=21 September 2012|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> and marketed the book himself.<ref name="tedxtalks"/> In January 2008,<ref name="juniorbiz"/> using his own funds<ref name="newagebd2"/> 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.<ref name="juniorbiz"/> 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<ref name="mybnk"/> (including 333 schools)<ref name="yhponline"/> nationally and internationally and sold over 42,500 copies of his book.<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> The book has now sold 60,000 copies.<ref name="juniorbiz"/> |
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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 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 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> |
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===Motivational speaking=== |
===Motivational speaking=== |
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At the age of 18, Islam spent around £600 to be on a magazine that went across every single university in the UK. Six months later,<ref name="youtube"/> a former [[First Lady of Nigeria|Nigerian First lady]] called him personally to Nigeria to speak in front of a crowd which turned out to be over 3,500 people, after she was impressed with the article he wrote in the magazine.<ref name="newagebd2"/> |
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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.<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/> Since May 2011, starting with the Maldives,<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/> 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,<ref name="mybnk"/> and transform the lives of one million people globally to achieve success through enterprise and entrepreneurship.<ref name="bms"/> |
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In November 2010, Islam 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.<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/> In 2010, at Junior Chamber International (JCI) Outstanding Young Persons of the World Award, Islam took the opportunity to launch his Inspire 1 million campaign and asked for help to globalise this campaign. 45 nations came forward. He was then invited to Botswana to speak where he appeared in 43 events hosted in 10 cities over 12 days. 200,000 people attended the events, which is almost 10% of the whole population of Botswana.<ref name="newagebd2"/> |
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⚫ | As of October 2013, he has travelled to 26 countries in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe, made over 63 international visits, spoken at over 777 events, to an attendance of 890,145 people worldwide.<ref name="entrepreneursmingle"/><ref name="bbwhoswho13"/><ref name="dhakatribune">{{cite news |last=Amin Nova|first=Tasnuva|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/development/2013/sep/29/sabirul-islam-motivates-young-entrepreneurs-diu|title=Sabirul Islam motivates young entrepreneurs at DIU|work= |location= |
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⚫ | Since May 2011, starting with the Maldives,<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/> he 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,<ref name="mybnk"/> and transform the lives of one million people globally to achieve success through enterprise and entrepreneurship.<ref name="bms"/> As of October 2013, he has travelled to 26 countries in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe, made over 63 international visits, spoken at over 777 events, to an attendance of 890,145 people worldwide.<ref name="entrepreneursmingle"/><ref name="bbwhoswho13"/><ref name="dhakatribune">{{cite news |last=Amin Nova|first=Tasnuva|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/development/2013/sep/29/sabirul-islam-motivates-young-entrepreneurs-diu|title=Sabirul Islam motivates young entrepreneurs at DIU|work= |location=Dhaka|publisher=''[[Dhaka Tribune]]''|date=29 September 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="eduicon">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.eduicon.com/News/Details/3691.html|title=Sabirul Islam Mesmerizes the Students of AIUB|work= |location= |publisher=''Eduicon.com''|date=13 October 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In November 2010, Islam spoke at the [[TEDx]] Youth Event in Amsterdam.<ref name="yhponline"/> In 2013, he spoke at the TEDx event at |
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⚫ | In November 2010, Islam spoke at the [[TEDx]] Youth Event in Amsterdam.<ref name="yhponline"/> In 2013, he spoke at the TEDx event at 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> |
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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"/> which will now be produced in Bangladesh.<ref name="bbwhoswho13"/> |
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"/> which will now be produced in Bangladesh.<ref name="bbwhoswho13"/> |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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[[File:Mosaic Award 2008.jpg|thumb|Islam receiving the Mosaic Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2008]] |
[[File:Mosaic Award 2008.jpg|thumb|Islam receiving the Mosaic Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2008]] |
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In 2008, Islam was awarded the Mosaic Entrepreneur of the Year by [[Charles, Prince of Wales]] and the Princess of Jordon.<ref name="smarta"/> He was nominated by Merrill Lynch, and was the youngest person nominated for the award.<ref name="yhponline"/> |
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⚫ | In 2010, he was one of [[Junior Chamber International]] (JCI) 10 [[Outstanding Young Persons of the World]],<ref name="newagebd2"/><ref name="vibemagazinebd"/> honoured in the JA-YE Top 20 Young Entrepreneur in Osaka, Japan<ref name="takingonthegiant"/> and shortlisted for Community Business Entrepreneur Award at the [[Spirit of London Awards]].<ref name="flavourmag">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.flavourmag.co.uk/spirit-of-london-awards-competition/|title=Spirit of London Awards Presenting Competition|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Flavour Magazine]]''|date=8 November 2010|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref> Other awards include the Growing Up CEO Award, which he was awarded at [[Harvard Business School]].<ref name="smarta"/> |
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In 2012, Islam was awarded the Tower Hamlets Civic 'Young Achievers Award'.<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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From August to September 2013, Islam visited Bangladesh for the first time in 20 years,<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/> where he spent two weeks promoting his Inspire1Million campaign through a number of events.<ref name="newagebd2"/> He delivered speeches at six universities in Dhaka, visited 10 different universities and colleges at Chittagong, Sylhet and Brammanbaria to deliver his speech and share his experience.<ref name="newagebd1">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.newagebd.com/old_archives/detail.php?date=2013-09-24&nid=66522|title=Entrepreneurship and Innovation Expo-2013|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[New Age (Bangladesh)|New Age]]''|date=24 September 2013|accessdate=1 October 2014}}</ref><ref name="newagebd3">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.newagebd.com/old_archives/detail.php?date=2013-09-28&nid=67070|title=DCCI announces Entrepreneurship Week Sept 23-29|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[New Age (Bangladesh)|New Age]]''|date=28 September 2013|accessdate=1 October 2014}}</ref> |
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In 2013, Islam visited Bangladesh for the first time in 20 years.<ref name="vibemagazinebd"/> |
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==Books== |
==Books== |
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*[http://www.teen-trepreneur.com/ Teen Trepreneur website] |
*[http://www.teen-trepreneur.com/ Teen Trepreneur website] |
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*[http://www.teen-speakers.com/ Teen Speakers website] |
*[http://www.teen-speakers.com/ Teen Speakers website] |
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*[http://bangladesh.inspire1million.org Inspire 1 Million Bangladesh 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 |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = English entrepreneur and author |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = English entrepreneur and author |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 12 July 1990 |
| DATE OF BIRTH = 12 July 1990 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Tower Hamlets, London, England |
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[London Borough of Tower Hamlets|Tower Hamlets]], [[London]], [[England]] |
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সাবিরুল ইসলাম | |
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Years active | 2004–present |
Website | www |
Sabirul Islam (
Early life
Islam was born in
Islam's parents are from Bangladesh[5][6][7] with his roots in Sylhet[8] who came to London to work and live a better lifestyle. He has five siblings.[6] During his childhood, his family never worked and mainly lived off state benefits in UK, and in his neighbourhood, violence, crime and drugs were regular issues.[8][9] He was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 11 and his doctors opined that he could never travel in an airplane in his condition.[8]
Career
Early career
At the age of 13,[2] Islam was hired by his 14 year-old cousin in his company, The Royal Dragons,[10] designing and printing calendars for teachers.[11] Islam was given the role of a production director,[12] however after Islam did not take it seriously and took it for granted, he was fired after two weeks.[5][11]
Proving his cousin wrong was the motivation behind setting up his first business.
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.[11] Three months later he became a part-time trader for a period of nine months.[12][13]
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.[14]
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[15] and marketed the book himself.[10] In January 2008,[2] using his own funds[8] 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[14] (including 333 schools)[12] nationally and internationally and sold over 42,500 copies of his book.[11] The book has now sold 60,000 copies.[2]
Islam invested £20,000 of his own money[11] and spent 10 months developing and launching a business board game with six 11–15-year olds.[10] Teen-Trepreneur teaches key aspects of business from sales, to investment, expenses to loans and the even understanding the stock exchange.[15] 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,[13] the game has been integrated into the BTEC Business Qualification in over 500 schools across the United Kingdom.[11] The game has sold over 300,000 copies in 14 countries[4] world-wide.[16]
Alongside the board game, his second book The World at Your Feet: Three Strikes to a Successful Entrepreneurial Life was published.[11][13]
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][11] The book contains interviews, personal success stories and how others could achieve similar success within their respective fields.[15] Over 100,000 copies of his books have been sold to date, which have been published in multiple languages including Spanish and Bengali.[17]
Business
In November 2010, Islam launched Teen-Speakers Bureau,[12] which is a speakers bureau consisting of 39 of the world's most influential young people, all under 25[17] on a single speaking platform who have stories and talk on a personal, business and political level to enforce change amongst society[4] and striving to empower youth worldwide with a message that 'Generation Y' has what it takes to be successful.[17]
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.[11]
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[18] for young people aged 5 to 25 to publish their books professionally and sold through online retail channels.[11] He also develops interactive websites for young entrepreneurs.[2]
Motivational speaking
At the age of 18, Islam spent around £600 to be on a magazine that went across every single university in the UK. Six months later,[9] a former Nigerian First lady called him personally to Nigeria to speak in front of a crowd which turned out to be over 3,500 people, after she was impressed with the article he wrote in the magazine.[8]
In November 2010, Islam 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 2010, at Junior Chamber International (JCI) Outstanding Young Persons of the World Award, Islam took the opportunity to launch his Inspire 1 million campaign and asked for help to globalise this campaign. 45 nations came forward. He was then invited to Botswana to speak where he appeared in 43 events hosted in 10 cities over 12 days. 200,000 people attended the events, which is almost 10% of the whole population of Botswana.[8]
Since May 2011, starting with the Maldives,[6] he 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,[14] and transform the lives of one million people globally to achieve success through enterprise and entrepreneurship.[4] As of October 2013, he has travelled to 26 countries in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe, made over 63 international visits, spoken at over 777 events, to an attendance of 890,145 people worldwide.[3][17][19][20]
In November 2010, Islam spoke at the
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] which will now be produced in Bangladesh.[17]
Awards
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In 2008, Islam was awarded the Mosaic Entrepreneur of the Year by
In 2010, he was one of
Personal life
From August to September 2013, Islam visited Bangladesh for the first time in 20 years,[6] where he spent two weeks promoting his Inspire1Million campaign through a number of events.[8] He delivered speeches at six universities in Dhaka, visited 10 different universities and colleges at Chittagong, Sylhet and Brammanbaria to deliver his speech and share his experience.[23][24]
Books
Year | Title | Publisher | ISBN |
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2008 | The World at Your Feet | Lulu Press
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978-1847993977 |
2009 | The World at Your Feet: Three Strikes to a Successful Entrepreneurial Life | Marshall Cavendish | 978-0462099521 |
2012 | Young Entrepreneur World: How 25 Teen-Trepreneurs Succeeded and Left World Leaders Scratching Their Heads | Marshall Cavendish Business | 978-9814361095 |
See also
- British Bangladeshi
- List of British Bangladeshis
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